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Long Shearling coats at the Front
German soldier WW1 well protected from the cold. The Bund Archive is a good source of WW2 photos which are often dated. Russian Front 1941 Orel Russian Front date unknown What looks like a brand new...
View ArticleELC Werber A2 re-vamp
Looks as though Eastman have re-vamped their excellent Werber contract and from the photos it looks pretty great.... http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_i ... cts_id=168
View ArticleNew Options & Updates @ Headwind Mfg Co
Hey guys. Just wanted to let everyone know that we have some new leather options and materials plus some other updates at the site: http://www.headwindmfg.com/materials.html More to come soon! Regards,...
View ArticleAero quatermasters store
Some bargains for very nice b3's particularly a russet version for 625 gbp http://aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=2460
View ArticleEarthquakers 82nd Bomb Squadron A2
Looking to see if anyone might have pictures saved away or information on an original A2 that was sold on Ebay around October 1, 2008. The seller was RANDOMPROCUREMENT. It was nicely patched...
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Happy Thanksgiving all my VLJ friends !!!! :)
View attachment 345 View attachment 344 View attachment 343 Here's to all my VLJ friends, all the best !!!
View ArticlePlease, can identify this jacket???
Hi, I took in Italy this jacket that was given to me by saying that it had been used in World War II, no civilian. It's widely used, worn, marked by time and some changes were made. The buckles have...
View ArticleItalian kill marks
Anyone ever see Italian kill marks on a jacket? if so any pics? thanks Dave.
View ArticleHelp Identify this Leather Jacket?
Hi, I got this jacket about 25 years ago and from memory was told it was a Swiss or Austrian police jacket. However, there is a Harley Davidson pin on the shoulder on one side that looks like it might...
View ArticleVery cheap A1 jackets !
Are these Eastman photos ? Are these a bargain ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flight-Wi...hash=item3d2be0e356:m:mcSforawLy3eTVoiyhTvFKw
View ArticleBlack Friday Sale @ Headwind MFG
View attachment 347 We have our A-1 and USN37J1 jackets on sale for $100 off! Sale runs from Friday through Cyber Monday. That's $425 for a high quality hand made repro....
View ArticleSeeking "ID" help on emblem .......
View attachment 349 View attachment 348 I have had this B&W image for some time , and recently found a color image of the same emblem in the B&W one, the patch in the B&W image is of course...
View ArticleBuzz Ricksons tanker on eBay.
I've just noticed on eBay that a new with tags Buzz Ricksons first pattern tanker jacket has just sold for £510 !!!! They are £324.99 new on the Buzz website.
View ArticleDescription of combat clothing, March 1944
Hi guys, I thought you might find this of interest. Recently I got a copy of "A Reason To Live" by John Harold Robinson. The copy I got was originally from the Library of Congress - but withdrawn, as...
View ArticleN-2B Parka - question
Just a quick question regarding the N-2B Parka, was the orignal colour Sage Green for all Services or did the USAF have it issued in Blue like their 50's flight jackets or was it only ever issued in...
View ArticleKid's Flight Jackets
Just released a batch of "Apprentice Pieces"for the cooler youngsters http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/products.php?cat=salerv&sub=kids Irvins, Type D-1s , Type A-2s and a few "Civvy" jackets to...
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Some New leather patch works......
View attachment 353 View attachment 352 View attachment 351 View attachment 350 A second order of the 82nd Tac Recon Squadron "Strafin' Saints" and a 545th Bombardment Squadron , and two more modern...
View ArticleResearching A. Pritzker & Sons Inc
Aaron Pritzker (1869-?) was born in Russia and came to Boston in 1885. He married in 1897 to German-born Nettie Bergman (1874-?). They had three sons: Benjamin Morris (1899-1948), Bernard (1900-1967),...
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New York
Hello All, I am visiting New York next week for the first time since the late 1970's , I am wondering is there any recomended shops where they sell flight jackets that I should visit ? Regards John
View ArticleCondolences to John Chapman...
Just read this on his website. "Special note: John Chapman's mother has passed away after an 18 month illness. John and his sister have been primary care givers over that time, and it has been a...
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