Buzz Rickson L-2A - anybody got one in a size 44?
Hi all, I’ve been pondering another nylon for a while now. I did have a Buzz L-2 repro a size 44 earlier this year but I moved it on to fund my Eastman A-2. I’ve been looking again at nylon and the...
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Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...
Hi guys, I have spent the beautiful day in our garden....and cleaned some of my boots. Guess there is another obvious Obsession! Four Pairs of Redwings, two Pairs of Thorogoods, one Pair of Whites's....
View ArticleDistressing a newly painted jacket question
hi all I did a few searches before I decided to ask this question. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about how to distress a newly painted jacket? Thanks Mike
View ArticleNEW KNITS AND LINING
Both of the cuffs on my ELC RW 1401 are falling apart and require replacement The lining at the collar is also starting to fall apart as typically seen with A2s that have had excessive wear. As a...
View ArticleHow do you tell when Jacket was made?
I have a: TYPE A-2 DRAWING NO. 30-1415 CONTRACT NO. 1978-01 UNICEPT REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. U.S.ARMY AIR FORCES Is there a way from the above info to know when this was made. Is it a reproduction or...
View ArticleMy new ELC monarch
Just got this. It’s a tad big on me so I am trying to decide to keep or sell. Anyway, the jacket is most definitely an oil pull up type or it’s chrome tanned or combination tanned. It’s from a Jan 2018...
View ArticleEbay seller - advise / opinions needed
Hello everyone, I´m really into A-1 or A-2, love both designs - unfortunately never own one. I´m interesting in some budget/middle entry. During reviewing Ebay I´ ve found seller offering lot of repros...
View Articledubow mfg
this just in: platon, remember him? has left bill kelso to start dubow mfg. should prove to be interesting.
View ArticleWWII Impressions Service Boot
does anyone have a pairs of these service boots? I believe they are made by Corcoran? Any opinions? http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusarmyrusset.html
View ArticleCockpit Horsehide A-2 Jake Cutter's Flying Tigers tribute jacket
Hello all, I took this jacket off Greg's hands a while back, as a knock around (helping to offset his awesome ELC Star no doubt). I liked it so much, I decided to spruce it up a bit. Replaced the...
View ArticleM-445A Gordon & Ferguson
I just received this outstanding Size 42 M-445A Gordon & Ferguson. I had never owned a G&F M445A before and this one is in incredible condition. Is really soft and would make a perfect wearer....
View ArticleAnother BK victory Hide monarch
so the BK victory hides keep rolling in. NOS. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Bill-Kelso-A...7.m4084.l1313.TR4.TRC0.A0.H0.Xbill+kelso.TRS0 Thought I would put this one here for anyone interested. If I am...
View ArticleTrip to Tokyo
Hello, I am planning to go to Tokyo in August. I am looking for places to buy some Buzz/real Mc Coy's jackets in second hand . Do you guys have some nice spots to go, by chance? Thanks!
View ArticleCockpit 37J1: could have been so much better
View attachment 7212 OK, so I said what the hey and dropped $320 on a Cockpit 37J1. I am not sorry I did, and one can only expect so much from CPT, but I did NOT get $320 worth of jacket. I look good...
View ArticleG-1 Information
This information is from Roger Moore's old web site. 1950s G-1 Jackets As noted above the first G-1 spec was the 55J14 which was manufactured from 1947 to 1961. These jackets very collectible and only...
View ArticleSunglasses to wear with your flight jacket...
We’ve had watches and boots, now how about sunglasses, especially with the current fine weather in the UK? View attachment 5059 My favourites by far, Ray-ban Signets-US made Bausch and Lomb, none of...
View ArticleSoldier of Fortune aviators kit bag AN-6505-1
Although I got this over a week ago I hadn't got around to posting a thread due to a home DIY project. But today I got a bit of free time to take a few snaps and thought I'd post them here along with a...
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Ray Ban Aviator reloaded
Have you seen this? Ray Ban released Aviators with hook temples, but only in the US and in very limited quantities. I would have loved one of these.... :/...
View ArticleB-11 parka, jacket identification, help pls.
View attachment 7269 View attachment 7268 View attachment 7267 View attachment 7266 View attachment 7265 View attachment 7264 Is this B-11 jacket an issued one or a repro/civilian one. Found it in a...
View ArticleMore Great Looking Chinese Military Leather Jacket Repros
Just ran across this info over at the hat place... Some of the best looking Chinese repros I've seen for great prices. These can be purchased through a TaoBao buying service. Here's the link to the G-1...
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