Opinions on this Irvin
Like this Irvin because of the small size... call you see any problems with it other than the missing belt?
View ArticleBUZZ RICKSON 37J1 Admiral version review
I thought I would do a quick review of my Buzz Rickson 37J1 "Admiral" version. I have customised the jacket in a number of ways. The most obvious is the collar. The original high style button collar, I...
View ArticleA very sad tale...............
https://www.scotsman.com/news/2-500-knitters-unstitched-by-mimimum-wage-1-1382688 This has had a big impact on Scotland, it's indirectly affected Aero, the lady who organises our Hebridean knitters...
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 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 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 ArticleIndian jacket
Got this one few month ago, I like it for the style and the aging colors. I found some jacket pic that having identical details but difference brands, even there one on this forum with monarch Brand....
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Tanker jacket ww2 imp
Hi All i have question Iwant buy Tanker jacket ww2 impression someone knows when they will be available ? (size 42) Best regards Juan Gonzalez ww2imp Your are here ?
View ArticleLuftwaffe "Channel Flight Suit"
I don't know anything about these and so can't have an opinion on its authenticity. https://www.emedals.com/newly-listed/germany-luftwaffe-a-channel-flight-suit-by-loutre-a-g View attachment 9064 View...
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Eastman A-1
A couple of pics of my ELC A-1 after about four years of hard wear. The jacket sees a lot of use on my bike in the spring, summer months when it's a little cool. I really dig how it's fading and taking...
View ArticleWW2 RAF Escape Whistles
I noticed in Ken's post about Aero's current sale that he also has reproduction "WW2 Style RAF "Acme" Thunderer Escape Whistles". That reminded me of flight jacket related topic that I have long been...
View ArticleL-2A with white outline insignia on shoulder
This Buzz Rickson L-2A has a white stencil style USAF insignia on the shoulder, rather than the usual coloured one. Is this historically accurate or just another BR fantasy jacket?...
View ArticleNew Catch-22 mini series - George Clooney to Direct
This looks exciting. 6 parts... Some decent actors involved. If done well, can expect some great period sets, airplanes and A-2 flight jackets. I believe one or two well known, top tier repro makers...
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 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 ArticleReplacing knit and zipper on A-2s and G-1s UK?
Hello all, Can anyone recommend someone here in the UK, who can do a decent job replacing cuffs, waistband and zipper to A-2 and G-1s? All bit supplied, just need the work done properly. Byson did the...
View ArticleHeadwind Mfg Co - The New A-1
Here are some photos of our newly renovated A-1 jacket. We got new top quality, thick and chunky Horn buttons for the main buttons and real bone buttons on the inside. This one was made in our new...
View ArticleBill Kelso timeline of leather, with a little wear thrown in...
Seeing Earloffunk's post of his BK jackets and the subsequent conversations about the leather, and not wanting to hijack his post, prompted me to show a little history of the BK Hides with some of our...
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