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506th P.I.R. WW2 eraleather patch I made for currently serving Army member
Here's the WW2 era 506th Para Infantry Regiment , I made for and Army member serving overseas currently, thanks Mike View attachment 10026
View ArticleNew Good Wear Type A-2: J.A. Dubow MFG. Co. Russet Goatskin Contract 27798
My jacket collection is benefitting from a lot of dumb luck, and I cannot begin to pretend that I know much about the details of this jacket, but the russet Indian goatskin is very slightly heavier and...
View ArticleKorea Bombardment Squadron patch Help...
View attachment 10032 View attachment 10033 I ordered this patch from a great artist and nice chap in Serbia. I ordered it since I saw a photo with two USAF pilots in their A-2 during the Korea war,...
View Articleavi bronco
just for the hell of it, i purchased an avi leather goat bronco to see just exactly what they were offering, and what it would take to bring it up to speed. i redyed the hides with a coupla passes...
View Article1982M - for all the MIG-21 drivers out there
I already shared this on the FL, but I thought you guys would be interested too: A friend of mine works at an Air Force base in Hungary. He told me that there's a Major who is looking to sell his old...
View ArticleDot & Lightning zips
I always wondered why no one has taken the bull by the horns and made replica zips for the Irvin jackets . Is it because the minimum order is so expensive or ? .With so many makers using the wrong zips...
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Navy WEP Flight Jacket - MIL-S-18342C
Hey guys- I was going through some of my pops old Navy stuff and came across his WEP jacket. I think it'd be pretty cool to get him another one for his birthday. He can't fit into his service jacket....
View ArticlePlaton's J.A. Dubow 27798, Size 44 from Greece
Much has been discussed about this jacket, 20 pages worth before anyone has seen one. I believe I am the first on the forum to actually own one. One of the issues that was posted in the other thread...
View ArticleOriginal Patched Monarch A-2 Coming Soon
I will have an original patched Monarch A-2 in my collection soon that I just finalized with the son of the vet. I have only had one previously, so I am pretty excited. I will of course be posting...
View ArticleAVI G1 latest production run
Gentlemen, I initially owned a G1 size 46 outta the first production run already but had to send her back in due to some issues with the zipper Although the jacket was pretty well worn already Morten...
View ArticleTanker jacket liner material?
How heavy is it? How obtainable is it? Thinking of doing an all-season variation on the Navy 37J1 (built like a tanker, but with pleat/flap pockets and a one-piece back). The built-in liner would be...
View ArticleDarkening Mouton - is it possible?
As per the thread title - is it possible to darken a mouton collar? I'm just pondering making an Aero rust mouton a little less vivid. Is it also possible to do some hot water treatment on the collar...
View ArticleBob Dong B-10 Jacket review with pics!
I love the B-10. It has that classic WW2 pilot pedigree and is great as a practical, wearable winter jacket. After seeing Thomas’ review of his Bob Dong B-10, my curiosity was piqued and I had to try...
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 ArticleCrusher caps repops where to get
adding another wearable piece to my WW2 collection I'm looking to get a repop USAF crusher cap ... anyone any experience and specific manufacturer to recommend?
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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....
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L-2B vs MA-1
I've never owned an L-2B but I'd really like to buy either one of those, or an MA-1. Question is, how warm are L2B-s compared to an A-2 for example? Which one would be the more practical choice if I...
View ArticleIrvin RAF Flying Jackets
Hello, I'd like to get thoughts on the following items and which ones are of the best quality. I am looking to buy an Irvin RAF Flying Jacket....
View ArticleN-2A question
I have been looking at the above jackets on and off and more so after this weekend. There is a large amount selling minus the fur trimmed hood, is this a legitimate mod?, an effort to appease the use...
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