BUZZ RICKSON TIGER L-2B JACKET BR13243 - NAVY SEALS
Finally picked up a BR Tiger Stripe L-2B in a 44. Have been waiting a while to snaffle one. Have the matching beret and a pair of Levis ready to go. And an XM-177 of course. All set for that Navy Seals...
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So, how about the fit of this A2? Off the shoulders and slightly too big? View attachment 7927
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!
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 ArticleFact or Flattery? Do we want Fair Critisism?
B-Man-2 Said in an overnight post....... I understand there are many here who feel that certain manufacturers cross ethical marketing guidelines, and use this forum to market their products utilizing...
View Articlethe rarest usn jacket! seabees
Code: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW11-SEABEESUSN-DECKJACKET-ALL-ORIG-EXC-COND-LABEL-TALON-ZIP-NO-HOOD-TAG-SZ-44-/122522989564?hash=item1c86f073fc:g:kScAAOSwYvFZIDy8
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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 ArticleAnkle knife
be careful to not unnecessarily inflate your dinghy! Lol!!!!! View attachment 7986
View ArticlePrice increase at Eastman Leather
Hi, I've just came across the rather succinct notice on the ELC's website: "Tue 27th, March 2018. As from Sunday 1st April a price increase will be taking place across our all our lines. If you have...
View ArticleJeans to wear with your flight jackets ...
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...
View ArticleMore 37J1 weirdness
I swear, if there's a Bermuda Triangle for flight jackets, it must be full of 37J1 repops. There seems to be a curse following those who make them. Someone on eBay now has Willis & Geiger's lesser...
View ArticleUSN Deck Zip project [Bronson MOD]
There is a couple of wrong in the Bronson USN Deck Zip jkt 2017 version. 1) The 1st is the alpaca lining - all versions point to me it is navy wool lining instead of Alpaca. The 1 & only 1 I can...
View ArticleDISCUSS
http://wearekoalasvintage.com/2013/09/sold-ebay-ww2-a2-leather-jacket-p-38-lightning/
View ArticleWWI German pilot's jacket
This one is a little different. Go here. Photos and description for posterity's sake... From the estate of First & Second War Goblet recipient Erich Otto Friedrich Mix. This coat has a fine...
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Leather jacket patch,678th Bomb Sqd ,made for vet's relative
Here's a 678th Bombardment Squadron patch I made , Ww2 B-29 unit, the "rockers" were added per his request , the usual emblem did not have them, enjoy View attachment 8103
View Articledubow mfg
this just in: platon, remember him? has left bill kelso to start dubow mfg. should prove to be interesting.
View ArticleGenuine or repro M422a?
Bargain or just a good price for a repro https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/232883252216
View ArticleWW2 A-2 tanning
Couldn't find a thread specifically on leather tanning. Forgive me if there is one and mods delete this thread if there is. We're talking specifically A-2's now So, veg tanning seems to be the one most...
View ArticleCan anyone help ID this lovely old leather I Found?
Hello all - It has been a very long time since I have posted. I found a nice vintage leather bomber style jacket today, but I am puzzled by its details... I am not sure what to call it. I am guessing...
View ArticlePatches
when do you decide to put a patch of your jacket? I just bought a used Avirex early 80’s A-2 jacket. It’s so nice. (Makes my cooper orange label 80’s jacket look like you know). I planned on putting a...
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