Hartmann or Luftwaffe repros...Repros or pure inventions...

February 16, 2020, 2:49 am

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“Hartmann “ Luftwaffe repro ...

Hartmann repro made by a little french artisan...

Just found this one, wanted to show it, since I see lot on crapbay and elswhere about so- called Luftwaffe or so called Hartmann vests ( originals all private purchases sure...but nowadays “fakes” = lousy copies or inventions at best...are so off tracks, one can wonder whether those “inventors” ever...

Hartmann or Luftwaffe repros...Repros or pure inventions...

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anyone have any ideas on these leather jodhpurs , possibly military ?

February 16, 2020, 5:01 am

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I was just checking up on a pair of jodhpurs I came across years ago, used to wear them on my classic bikes back when I had a slimmer waist....no markings but a label has been removed that looks similar in size to A2 labels, appear possibly military as the waist lining is very much like A2 lining cotton and the back pocket material is an olive green canvas/cotton. I've looked up various sites but can't see anything resembling them....The fly zip and leg zips are brass Conmar , and looked...

anyone have any ideas on these leather jodhpurs , possibly military ?

Original 1960’s Beck - 666 Cafe racer in Horsehide (Size 45/46)

February 16, 2020, 1:58 pm

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Hi people i’m selling one of my two Beck - 666 Cafe racers in beautiful steerhide. I bought this just under a month ago from a seller in the U.S thinking it would be the same (Size 44) as my other Beck - 666 Cafe racer but sadly this guy comes up different. It’s definitely in better condition that my previous Beck that i posted not that long ago on this great forum.

The jacket size claims to be a size 44 but it’s definitely around a 45 and wider on the arms the body is the same as my other...

Original 1960’s Beck - 666 Cafe racer in Horsehide (Size 45/46)

Cwu36p Top Gun Maverick

February 16, 2020, 11:35 pm

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Love Top Gun & can wait seeing the next movie...So I personalize my cwu36 like new with the TG2 patch / vx-31 squadron

here are pics

FIVESTAR LEATHER A1 JACKET

February 17, 2020, 1:18 am

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Here are some photos of our newly Crafted A-1 jacket. We made this with new top quality, 1.2 mm thick Goatskin leather, 100% Cotton Lining including sleeves, Real Horn Buttons, This one is made in our new Superior Grain Dark Brown Goatskin leather with high quality Knitted Rib. We also have Goat Aniline, & Goat Deer options for this jacket and we will have additional Capeskin options in the near future.

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FIVESTAR LEATHER A1 JACKET

L-2B Find on Ebay

February 17, 2020, 1:58 am

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I found this great L-2B on eBay a few months ago and gave it to myself for Christmas. I think it's the real deal and not one of Alpha's later remakes, but I just don't know much about the nylon jackets. Never been a big fan of them, but what's a jacket collection without a few, right? Before you get too enthusiastic about it, it came without the TAC patch and the name strip. I added them later. The name strip was a random one I pulled off eBay, and it was the only one that looked 70s...

L-2B Find on Ebay

My 1970s Belstaff biking jacket

February 17, 2020, 2:59 am

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Well though that I'd share my motorbike jacket, I've had it for about 2yrs now.
It's in great condition, have added the patches to it.
But it did come already with the tt marshal badge that dates from the 70s aswel.
Goes well with my 1978 honda cb200 caferacer.

G1 patching help sundowners

February 17, 2020, 3:48 am

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Hello Guys,

i'll received a genuine Brill Bros G1 and would like to patch it with Sundowners/tomcat VF-111 era but i'd like to make the correct patches association (chest/shoulder left-right).

What should be consistant ? Leather or not for patches ? 4inch or 5 ?

Thanks

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My Hump pilot tribute jacket

February 17, 2020, 6:01 am

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My tribute jacket to those who flew the “hump” from India to China during WWII is mostly complete. 3 different artists contributed to making this jacket possible. One of my favorite aspects is the name tag in both English and Chinese by Jim Buchanan. My jacket is loosely based on an original A-2 owner by Captain Forrest J Bell seen on page 70 of American Flight Jackests by Jon A Macguire and John P Conway. Big thanks to David F. Bonetti for the inspiration. All multilayer patches by Sean...

My Hump pilot tribute jacket

Jeans to wear with your flight jackets ...

February 17, 2020, 6:22 am

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With the Cone Mills closure Levi is going to rely upon the existing selvedge shuttle loom denim stock for their Levi Vintage Collection (LVC) offerings. I suspect that may mean new LVC supplies for the next few years, but I'm not certain.

I'm stocking up on the LVC 1947, but what about the Japanese jeans like Warehouse, Evisu (having a sale now), Fullcount, and Studio D'Artisan? What does everyone wear and recommend?

P.S. I saw a LVC sizing post that contained a...

Jeans to wear with your flight jackets ...

Original patched A-2 15th AF WWII and 12th Tactical Korean War

February 17, 2020, 6:34 am

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A very interesting jacket. It has patches from both WWII and Korea. On both shoulders there are 15th Air Force Italian made patches which are in sorry condition but still there and on the chest is a super rare Korean War 12th Tactical Reconnaissance squadron which is the Blackbirds squadron (later flew U2s and then the SR71).
The jacket is a Bronco with amazing patina and replaced cuffs and waistband, The jacket came with the original Korean war dog tags, the pilot WWII sterling silver ID...

Original patched A-2 15th AF WWII and 12th Tactical Korean War

ORIGINAL WWII BRONCO 29191 TYPE A-2 (759th BS - 459th BG “Th’ Brokan Dollah”)

February 17, 2020, 8:39 am

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Got this relic a while ago, one of a kind BRONCO 29191 Type A-2.

This jacket belonged to an Aerial Gunner assigned to the 759th BS, 459th BG who flew numerous bombing missions over Italy and Austria during WWII aboard the B-24 Liberator “Th' Brokan Dollah”.

This beauty is extensively decorated and in very good condition, knits and zipper have been replaced, lining still in excellent shape but unfortunately the contract label was removed at some point.

On the front bears an Aerial Gunner...

ORIGINAL WWII BRONCO 29191 TYPE A-2 (759th BS - 459th BG “Th’ Brokan Dollah”)

Nice original WW2 Dubow A-2

February 17, 2020, 8:56 am

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Maybe interesting, WW2 original..OK size
Please see the typical pointed collar tips...
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Nice original WW2 Dubow A-2

NEED HELP! Looking for budget A2 Jacket

February 17, 2020, 9:02 am

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I'm on a budget of $200 and am looking for a brown leather A2 jacket. I'm wanting the best bang for my buck repro, or a vintage in good condition. Also in the vintage/WW2 style, nothing modern like US Wings. Any help is appreciated.

Ja Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics

February 17, 2020, 9:09 am

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Heres my latest acquisition, one of Platon’s Dubow 27798 A-2s, in seal brown horsehide.
This one is a 42 (* see below), I am 5’10 trim, and it fits relatively well.
I could not go smaller, considering the Dubow pattern... (I recently tried on a new BK 1755 in a 40 and it was too small and short. Period. Awesome jacket though, one of the best repro A-2s I’ve ever seen).
Please excuse the pics. I will get around to taking better ones, but they do give a good indication of fit, and this...

Ja Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics

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my latest acquisitions

February 17, 2020, 5:23 pm

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I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug.
The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers, Chicago, USA

they are in great shape. the leather is still soft and plyable. they came with one original MC-162-A rubber ear pad that is also soft and plyable. too bad the other was missing but I got a post war Japan made replacement of the same MC-162-A spec that match perfectly to the...

my latest acquisitions

Good Wear Leather - Willis & Geiger M-422 " American Volunteer Group "

February 18, 2020, 12:57 am

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Looking for the best manufacturer of A-2 and M-422 Jackets , I asked for Brice's advice .
Brice said to me: " Good wear Leather ! There is nothing better than him . "
I sent an email to John to ask him if he has a A-2 or M-422 Jacket size 46 available without believing in a quick response ...
John answered me last night !
He suggested to me this beautiful Willis & Geiger M-422 " Flying Tigers " size 46 ! He took care to ask me for my measurements , and this M-422 is perfect to me !!
I showed...

Good Wear Leather - Willis & Geiger M-422 " American Volunteer Group "

Good B-11 and B-9 Parka repros?

February 18, 2020, 4:50 am

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Does anybody make a decent repro of these? They seem like really practical jackets that deserve more attention than they get!

Fivestar Leather Jacket inspired by Amelia Earhart

February 18, 2020, 5:13 am

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In order to shorten the waiting time for my Aero, I now read all possible posts about leather jackets and stumbled of the nice thread <https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/amelia-earhart-flight-jacket-reproduction-the-aviatrix.19470/> from Skyhawk (thanks for that) and thought, why not try something like that?
Since I also came across @Shawn Ali from FivestarLeather in this forum, I simply asked if he could make me a jacket like this. This should sweeten...

Fivestar Leather Jacket inspired by Amelia Earhart

SWEDISH DISPATCH RIDER'S JACKET

February 18, 2020, 6:23 am

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Seems like forever I've been looking for one of these lovelies in wearable condition. Nailed this one today on eBay. Appears to be in great shape. This one even has pockets on the sleeves. How good is that.

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SWEDISH DISPATCH RIDER'S JACKET