Whitefeather ‚The General‘
Hi everybody, I have just been browsing the Whitefeather website. I think I am in love with ‚The General‘. Anybody here owns one of these os has handled them? I am afraid the jacket might be a little...
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 ArticleMy search is over...
Hi, a while ago I was asking if anyone had a wearable original A-2 for sale. On a short trip to Florida, I get a message and two days later, it's delivered. It has previously belonged to two gentlemen...
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...
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any Fried Ostermann A2 to share ?
It seems not much info found, anyone has an original to share ? Tks
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Aero trainee A-2
Hello, Though I post some images of my Aero A-2 Apprentice. The jacket has very limited wear as we`ve had a heat wave since June and I decided it was not suitable for motorcycle riding. I went for a...
View ArticleA1 bonanza on ebay
Have a look at seller Distinctive footwear, he has several A1 and A2 jackets with low start prices, Eastman, Aero, RM Japan, and Goodwear.
View ArticleRepro buying question
hi All Sorry if this comes across as a stupid question. I have three repro jackets. Two (A2 and B3) are from early 90’s or late 80’s made be Wilson that I bought new in the days before internet and...
View ArticleSleeve alterations
so where would you go for getting sleeve alterations (shorten)done on your high end repro? I know people like John Chapmen usually won’t have the time. So looking for options or maybe hear from people...
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M422 best manufacturer
Gents, I convinced my "ministry for financial affairs" I desperately need a M422 repop jacket. Project-kick off was confirmed by my wife now I'm on to get to see which might be the best repro could you...
View ArticleIs this one of JCs jackets ??
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Wear-...m=253798596878&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
View Article1942 A-8B
I added this beauty to my collection! stamped: 10 42 so I'm assuming October 1942. I considered a replacement bladder briefly but I'm certain the retaining c clip rings would crumble if I try to pry...
View ArticleBill Kelso goes on sale
So, the current ripples and waves of the repro flight jacket industry have created another interesting development... Bill Kelso has slashed prices across the board. Approx 10% off all jackets. Nice!...
View ArticleDecided to put a NOS army air forces decal on my ELC monarch.
View attachment 7250 View attachment 7251 I have one left. First to pm me gets it. Preferably in the USA. The one left has a little material worn off the wings. I used a special book binders glue (PVA)...
View ArticleHow to OR Can someone repair my B4 case
I recently bought a nice named Type B4 case . unfortunateley probably while in transit ,it was stacked upon by somthing heay and the box was crushed and split the top leather reinforcing strip from the...
View ArticleM422, M422a and AN-J-3 contract value ,award /completion dates
I hope that this is of some interest and help to all you USN jacket collectors ARNOFF AN-J-3 N288xsa 24248 awarded 6/44 completed 11/44 contract value $62k BLOCK HL M422a NXS 5134 5/42 8/42 $820k...
View ArticleBuzz 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...
View ArticleCrusher caps repops where to get
adding another wearable piece to my WW2 collection I'm looking to get a repop USAF crusher cap ... anyone any experience and specific manufacturer to recommend?
View ArticleNew A-1 Racer in Black 4 OZ Aniline Cowhide
We have updated our A-1 Racer with new hides and a few re-designed elements. I redid the collar design and really love the way it has turned out. It is a variation on a A-1 and 37J1 collars with a...
View ArticleA2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED
Full Gear contains the only published list of A2 contracts along with the guessed fiscal year dates. Some of the wartime contracts are wrongly dated. I have used documentary sources including...
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