Aero leather Irvins.
Hi all, Can anybody telll me the measurements for Aero leathers pre war Irvin jackets, sizes 40 and 42 please. I’m quite keen to make one my next purchase.
View ArticleL2-B Jackets and Orange lining
So I just found a nice 1961 L2-B jacket and it has orange lining, yet the Buzz description on HP says the orange lining was introduced in 1964? Is that correct?
View ArticleA new Star Eastman A-2 missing mark?
I just received a new Star Eastman A2 two days ago from Charles at HPA. Gorgeous jacket and I am thrilled. I thought I remember reading/seeing that the lining on these jackets had two inspector marks....
View ArticleOriginal Aero A-2 Contract 18775P
Latest purchase. Original Aero Size 46 Contract 18775P from May , 1942. Aero's last contract. 50,000 jackets made. Probably cow. Very sturdy, terrific replacement job on quality Talon repro zipper and...
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 ArticleGetting rid of wrinkles from a Nomex jacket
Hello fellas!! I just bought this CWU-45 desert vers, does anybody know how to get rid of the wrinkles? Thanks!! Jorge View attachment 9447
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 ArticleMA-1 variations
Seen an MA-1 for sale, Alpha, looks pukka, size xl on a mil label. Got me wondering if there is a book that deals specifically with nylon flight jackets ? MA-1's started with a green lining and ended...
View ArticleEnd OF The Summer Sale at Headwind Mfg Co
As the summer draws to a close, it is time to look forward to jacket wearing weather! We are offering some great deals on our jackets just in time for the upcoming cooler seasons. Included in this...
View ArticleSoldier of Fortune aviators kit bag AN-6505-1
Although I got this over a week ago I hadn't got around to posting a thread due to a home DIY project. But today I got a bit of free time to take a few snaps and thought I'd post them here along with a...
View ArticleGoodWear Dubow 27798 after 8 years
View attachment 9292 Even if I am not its first owner, but I wanted to post a few photos, how this jacket aged and stayed well in shape after 8 years....worth every cent...even if I did not pay the...
View ArticleMystery Jacket
I recently got this leather jacket and I love the look. However, I have no idea of its origins. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Edit: The zippers do say Talon.
View ArticleQuestion - The most practical flying jacket?
Some recent comments concerning Matt's BK ANJ-3 and Techno's recent Aero one got me thinking what do the members here consider the most practical flying jacket? I'm not asking what's your favourite one...
View ArticleNew A-2, what to do
So here I am on another Saturday pondering what to do about my next A-2 and I thought I’d share my conundrum. Very happy to hear any other positive thoughts or suggestions. To start, I now only have...
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Two G1 and a load of questions !
Hello there, I actually have two G1 and I have some questions for the wise guys who would like to answer me The first one is my daily jacket, it's a late Vietnam era Brill Bros. from 1973 as indicated...
View ArticleFake back pleats?
Some VLJ’er described his M-421 (a Doursoux, I think) as having “fake” back pleats. What does that mean? My W&G ‘421 and ATF M-1941 jackets have very shallow pleats. They stay open except at the...
View ArticleTaobao help
I'd like to order an MA-1 from Taobao. I created an account, added the item to the shopping cart, but I cannot create a shipping address - Hungary is simply not in the list? I'm using chrome, then...
View ArticlePlaton Dubow seal?
Has anyone seen, or can anyone post, a picture of one? Or is color yet another detail one is expected to trust to luck at EUR450?
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