B9 Parkas , just how scarce are they ? if scarce at all ?
I see plenty of B11's come up for sale but the B9 seems to be a bit of a non entity ?
View ArticleNew A2 from ELC
Gary has released a new A2 in his Elite Units range. I'm no fan of A2's but the leather looks excellent and the painting is of a very high standard. It has a high price but the artwork alone must be...
View ArticleWhere are they now?
I'm I the only one who's noticed the distinct absence of an Andrew/Roughwear post in recent months? If he doesn't show up soon we'll have to post him on the missing in action list along with Lucan,...
View ArticleAero Massive One Week Sale Starting 22nd October
Aero Leathers Sale Announcement Aero are pleased to announce two major (and rare) sales we’re holding soon: HIDDEN TREASURE SALE For years we’ve put everything we weren’t sure what to do with in our...
View ArticleWW2 RAF flying clothing collectors Face Book group
For anyone that is interested there is a WW2 RAF flying clothing collectors group on FB, here is the link;WW2 RAF Flying clothing collectors group
View ArticleMODERN A11 WATCHES MADE BY MWC
YOU GOT THE REPRO A2 NO YOU CAN GET THE REPRO A11 This recreation is based closely on the original World War Two design from 1943 but has the advantage that it is now equipped with a high performance...
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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 ArticleA2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED
Full Gear contains the only published list of A2 contracts along with the guessed fiscal year dates. Some of the wartime contracts are wrongly dated. I have used documentary sources including...
View ArticleBronson U.S. Navy Deck Jacket help
Hello! First time posting! Does anybody know a way to remove the "US NAVY" print on the Bronson deck jackets? I really like the early blue zippered one but the only thing getting in my way is the fact...
View ArticleWW2 Air Corps USAAF pilot class rings
Found interest in these class rings if sterling silver or solid gold...just wondering whether anyone has the same. I only have the AAC bracelet of two vet pilots ...but no ring yet...but very...
View ArticleShould I do something to this one?
Hi, I purchased this G-1, MIL-J-7823 (AER) a couple of years ago, and it's a good wearer. However, I'm wondering if I should put some color back on the worn parts as you see from the picture (and if...
View ArticleWho are the Mods now ??
Been around a long time here and I've always had just 2 requests here ,,, In you're profile just state the country you are from and IF you are selling something clearly state whether you will or will...
View ArticleAVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket knit & zipper 'upgrade' pics
I like my AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 so much, I decided to invest in some upgrades. There is currently an 'upgraded' version available, but I am very happy with the jacket I already have. So, to bring it up to...
View ArticleKnives to carry with your flight jacket
Thought this one might be a little bit more useful than the socks... This is my (almost) edc knive: View attachment 10652
View ArticleShrinking your sweater
I bought this one from Eastman about 10 years ago, size 44. Then I lost some weight and now wear ca. 40 (some 42). Tried to see if someone would exchange it for a smaller size (successful with my RAF...
View ArticleAre B-3s a waste of time and money?
This is a question I’ve had for a while. I think it’s safe to say that the B-3 (and other heavy sheepskins; Irvin, ANJ-4 etc) are very cool, iconic jackets. However, one sticking point seems to be just...
View ArticleMouton Collar Replacment
I realize, the question has already been asked, but I’ve been unsuccessful at finding a replacment Mouton Collar on EBay and in thrift shops. I have a G-1 that’s in need of a new or used collar mouton...
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inside a G-1
hello all needing a small piece of leather, I used an old jacket that I kept expressly for that by cutting in the back, I was surprised at this detail there are elastics that hold the back, especially...
View ArticleBronson B-15A, 1st Look
A few weeks ago, after reading a few posts about the Bronson B-10, I decided to role the dice and purchase a Bronson B-15A. I had read about the sizing problems with jackets coming out of China and...
View ArticleFIVESTAR LEATHER G1 JACKET
We Reproduce this jacket with the help of one of our Lovely Customer, Please find below his review and images of that "After a purchase of 55J14 and M422, five star gives me confidence to their...
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