US Wings Last Crusade style Jacket

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US Wings Last Crusade style Jacket

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Very kindly recieved this jacket from a friend recently, fits perfectly, very pleased indeed. Never owned a US wings jacket before so i was quite pleased that its a little lighter to wear than my old Gibson & Barnes

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Looks darn good on you!!! :clap:

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I agree, great jacket...which Wings jacket is that? Always keeping my options open.
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Looks really good! :clap: Do you have any pics of the back of the jacket?

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I agree, it looks great, but want to see more pics too. :D
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Michaelson wrote:Looks darn good on you!!! :clap:

HIGH regards! Michaelson
Thank you sir :TOH:

Bit of fun with this one. I was hoping to find Dr Henry Jones Snr in a quiet corner but it wasnt to be. (see plaque to the left of me on the wall)

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Nebraska Schulte wrote:Looks really good! :clap: Do you have any pics of the back of the jacket?

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I'll take some now :)

Im not really sure which Wings jacket it is as it was given to me. The label is black and simply says US Wings :)
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Pic of the back

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Looks great! Do they sell a LC specific jacket or was that custom?
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APL wrote:Looks great! Do they sell a LC specific jacket or was that custom?
I have no idea what kind of jackets Wings sell to be honest as this is the first ive had :-k This was given to me by a friend who weathered it himself and did a very good job i may add! :)
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Well, he certainly did a great job. I need a friend who gives me Indy gear... hehe.
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That looks to be the HERO in Antique lambskin! I'm pretty sure it is!

anyways, it's very nice! Fits you to a T :TOH:
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Holt wrote:That looks to be the HERO in Antique lambskin! I'm pretty sure it is!

anyways, it's very nice! Fits you to a T :TOH:
Agreed, and agreed again. Very nice!

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Holt wrote:That looks to be the HERO in Antique lambskin! I'm pretty sure it is!

anyways, it's very nice! Fits you to a T :TOH:
I'd second that vote. The back on yours:
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...is similar to the back of my import Hero in antique cowhide:

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You've got a fine-looking jacket there! :tup:

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Thanks guys. Yes, i was interested to find out which jacket it was myself once asked so i did a quick search and the label inside does indeed match the Hero jacket :)
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Very good looking jacket! Well done!
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Awesome jacket, very nice! :tup:
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