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Original B-10 jacket ?
Hello, This B-10 jacket was sold a few weeks ago on ebay (I'm not the buyer). http://www.cafr.ebay.ca/itm/WWII-USAAF-B-10-flight-jacket-Spec-3157-size-36-/252378638929 Looks original but I've never...
View ArticleThe New type CWU-36/P - a review
Hi All, Just a quick review of the CWU-36/P in the new Nomex introduced with the 2010 contracts and just making it into the ebay/surplus market. there's not much info available about these so thought...
View ArticleELC A-10 gloves
View attachment 5631 View attachment 5632 After many years of wanting a pair, and having missed out more than once on Ebay, finally got myself a pair of ELC A-10’s. Seen some service, nicely worn in,...
View ArticleUSAAF Type A10 gloves NOS
I couldnt find a better pair for the collection and doubt i could ever improve on these . So far as i know , these gloves have given us the first known 100% positive ID of a maker of the A10 glove as...
View ArticleA.M. Clothing Irvin Jackets-the ultimate RAF fleece jacket!
I pleased to announce the launch of a project to manufacture the most accurate reproduction Irvin jackets since the War. The project is backed by several people who share a passion for Irvins. I have...
View ArticleCooper A-2: anyone tried HWT ?
Just wondering if anyone has tried the HWT on a Cooper and if so, what effect it had ? Not talking about shrinking but giving wrinkles and character. I have a couple coming my way and may give it a go...
View Article1931 GOLDSMITH A-2 Limited Edition of 25
We’ve finished the first approved sample, it’ll go live on our website later today but meanwhile here are a few photos. The jacket is made in our Battered Steerhide which feels and drapes exactly how...
View ArticleWWII Russian Flight jackets
In the old forum there was a forum about Russian flight jackets from WWII. Thre was a ton of valuable info that got lost. Anyone care to rebuilt the thread?
View ArticleType A-2 jacket, labels, some photo's
Over the years I have saved many photo's of original A2 jackets from the internet, a lot have come from Ebay. Below are examples of the labels, all originals. There are a few of the early and rare...
View ArticleA heart warming tale
Well Boys, in these troubled times, a tale to warm the cockles of your heart and restore your faith in the inherent goodness and decency of the human species. Regular visitors to these pages will no...
View ArticleNOS Type H1 "bail out" bottle
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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 ArticleLooking for info on this jacket
Hi everyone, greeting from indonesia, love this forum. Can anyone help me,need some info on this jacket, I can't find anything on net. Brand : Numac Made in : Sydney australia Size:42
View ArticleWhy pay more than necessary ?
Someone (hopefully not from here) is currently bidding £48 for a book available new from SOF Military for £35 ..... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/382536253537 I...
View ArticleSome museum owned originals
Today the memsahib & i visited a couple of the dozen or so WW2 USAAF museums within an hours drive of home. Here are some of the jackets and bags we saw. Apologies but all were behind glass and i...
View ArticleOriginal Aero C-3 Vest
Saw this C-3 vest, and found the 'field-mod' interesting, although the vest is priced much too high for me (I wonder if the 'field-mod' is legit, or a clever way to hide previously damaged...
View ArticleBomb tags
Picked a couple of these mint bomb tags the other week. Couldn't find the "What to put in your jacket pocket" thread so creating a new thread. Obviously no good as a zipper pull any more than the...
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