Paint question
hi All If this has been discussed time and time again please delete. I want to try painting the back of one of my jackets a nose art design. What sort of paint do you recommend. I was reading a blog...
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
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Scored another B-G Inc.
When I saw this on ebay, I had to have it because of the maker.
View ArticleExcelled, official supplier for G-1 and A-2 jacket
I am new here, so hello to all members. What do you think about Excelled G-1 and A-2 jackets, made for air force and USN?
View ArticleAero Leather A-2's
anyone here got photos or experience of Aero's "Real Deal" horsehide and/or their russet goat ? I'm caught between the two. Aero seems to me to be the best value for buying new and i want to pull the...
View ArticleBronson B-10
Hello, Has anyone in the forum bought one of the Chinese "Bronson" B-10's and what would be one's opinion of the jacket as compared to ELC, BR et al? Regards, Don
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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 ArticleHarley Davidson Leather Jacket Vintage Brown V Twin Bomber Mileage Club MENS XL
Harley Davidson Leather Jacket Vintage Brown V Twin Bomber Mileage Club MENS XL On Ebay ... Harley Davidson Leather Jacket Vintage Brown V Twin Bomber Mileage Club MENS XL
View ArticleBronson B-15A, 1st Look
A few weeks ago, after reading a few posts about the Bronson B-10, I decided to role the dice and purchase a Bronson B-15A. I had read about the sizing problems with jackets coming out of China and...
View ArticleAvoid the Polo M-421
Polo Ralph Lauren jackets in the BuAer M-421 style - spec number not listed or mentioned - are being sold on eBay. They are very faithfully detailed, altho made of extra fine chino instead of the...
View ArticleT-SHIRT TO WEAR UNDER AN M-422A or A-2
Anyone else wear the Eastman t-shirts? They have that 40's t-shirt cut with tube construction, shorter sleeves and a trimmer fit than baggy modern tees. They're not cheap but wear really well and hold...
View ArticleAnyone know what Jacket this is?
I saw this pic in a 1946 yearbook and I'm really liking it. Anyone know the brand and model? View attachment 5584
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 ArticleQuestion - The most practical flying jacket?
Some recent comments concerning Matt's BK ANJ-3 and Techno's recent Aero one got me thinking what do the members here consider the most practical flying jacket? I'm not asking what's your favourite one...
View ArticleAmazing French Collection - WW2 (Das Reich, Maquis, USAAF)
View attachment 7440 I’m currently on holiday in the South of France and as is customary with my trips here I did a little research on local Resistance/Maquis. It transpired there was a lot of activity...
View ArticleNew Model "Admirls Jacket" & Our New Hides
Hello all, I'm pleased to announce a new project we have been working on for quite some time now. I have wanted to do a reproduction of the famous "Admiral Beltane" jacket since I first made our 37J1...
View ArticleOriginal Bronco 29191
It was a slow evening so I thought I would post a few photos of one of the original A2 jackets in my collection. Here is an original Bronco 29191 A2 jacket . According to Gary Eastman’s Book “Type A2...
View ArticleButtoned Pocket Flaps A-2 Jackets
From the original documents used for clearance of A-2 specification, 94-3040, there are three contracts listed as already procured, and the spec. states in section III "All button holes shall be...
View ArticleHeadwind HL Block M422a Pics & review
Hello all, Recently took possession of this HL Block M422a, made by Mr Steve Sellers (Headwind Mfg). Steve has done a fabulous job cloning this contract, its a ridiculously good jacket. View attachment...
View ArticleStanley Orton Bradshaw Biggle Illustrator
Anyone catch Antiques Roadshow this evening? Great piece on Biggles illustrator Stanley Orton Bradshaw https://www.google.com/search?clien.....1c.1.64.img..0.0.0....0.utC_miEaw4o#imgrc=_
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