Matching of cloth B-10, B-15, B-15a, Tanker like short jackets
Enclosed some photos of matching of these WWII cloth jackets in pairing with pants. It seems slim leg chino is a nono, as for slim jeans or tapered pants. The best looking, IMO, View attachment 5366 is...
View ArticleType H2 emergency oxygen bottle
Unfortunately this one isnt mint NOS , but it does fill the gap i had for it ! View attachment 7163 View attachment 7164 View attachment 7166 View attachment 7165
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Electrically heated flight clothing aka"Blue Bunny"
24 volt DC electrically heated . The boots are , from what ive been told , very scarce to come by now as are the gloves . The boot soles have hardened to a concrete like state . View attachment 5857...
View Articlemy latest acquisitions
I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug. The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers,...
View ArticleAny one thinking about seling a sz 48 A-2 ??
P-P 25 inches no patches preferred Eastman, GW.Clark.
View ArticleWho "invented" the A2?? (Ben Willis??)
Just got this NWT goatskin A2 by Willis Geiger. Mint condition. Saw this timeline printed on the tag, very intriguing. 1902-Ben Willis developed clothing for his arctic explorations ..... 1931-Awarded...
View ArticleUnissued new in box Dubow A-2!
Ok it really is as the title says but this is my new Goodwear Dubow 27798 from John. I ordered this jacket about three years ago but postponed it a couple of times just to extend the wait as that's...
View ArticlePurchase order numbers for the US military between 41-46
Just to clarify and pick up on a post made by @Geeboo and anyone else that is interested in understanding the the contract /purchase order numbers by the US Military between 41 -46 . Hopefully this...
View ArticleCollar trim material used on B15 jackets
Could someone confirm for me the type of "material" used on the collar trim on B15 jackets ? Was it ? A . a "mouton" type B. a "nylon2 type of "fur" Carl
View ArticleInfo needs additional confirmation.
Gents; I have had an ELC Weber on order thru HPA for the last 6 months. I contacted HPA about a week ago for status update on the time frame for delivery. I spoke with Charles DI Sippio who advised...
View ArticleMy new GW 27752 RW has arrived
My new GW 27752 RW has arrived, Correct pockets and structure, superb grain... View attachment 8203 View attachment 8202 View attachment 8201 View attachment 8200 View attachment 8199 View attachment...
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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 ArticleJ.A. Dubow 23379 Size 40
Ran across this one, which looks to be in pretty damn good shape to me. There may be a small tear on the back, but it's not mentioned in the listing, and would need to be confirmed by the seller. The...
View ArticleInspector Rubber stamp
years ago someone in California was making EXACT reproduction of the OFFICIAL AAF HAP Arnold inspectors rubber stamp in REGULATION 1 inch diameter. I’ve researched and can no longer find any info for...
View ArticleWatches to wear with your flight jackets...
Hi Guys, as I hi-jacked a thread over at the "General discussion" section and posted pitures of my watch in the "What jacket are you wearing today?" thread, I thought it might be cool to start a...
View ArticlePainting name question
hope this is the right thread to post this question? I’m trying to decide what to paint on the back of my A-2 repro that should be arriving next week (fingers crossed) I’ve narrowed it down to five but...
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WWI RFC jacket
Not that I would like to buy one, I wouldn't be able to pull this one off, but there is something beautiful about this jacket. So simple. Must have, if you fly an SE5a! I just found it over at the...
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...
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leather jacket patch VRF-1 I made for local man .......
Here's the WW2 era VRF-1 a Navy aircraft Ferrying/Delivery unit , made this one for a local man's G-1 , enjoy View attachment 8303
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Old image re found Leather VF-3/6 patch I made some years ago ....
Here's a Ww2 era VF-3/6 "Felix" patch I made quite a few years ago , found the image again and decided to post here as I never posted it before , enjoy View attachment 8304
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