Are 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 ArticleDistinctive Footwear is listing again A2s A1 G1s
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Buzz-R...3:g:hV4AAOSwGmZb3Z2L:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true Where does he get them from ?. BIP
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 Article462nd BG
just finished a batch of 462nd BG 3-inch shoulder patches. i usually make these a little under 5 inches but my client wanted some smaller patches. View attachment 11152
View Article$785 for this?
Schott Waxed Natural Pebbled Cowhide A-2 Leather Flight Jacket View attachment 8905 My first ever A-2 was a Schott. Hershey-bar-brown goat, poly-cotton liner, super-low neckline, close-set pockets,...
View ArticleELC Popup store London 2018
So, who is going? Please share as many photos, fit pics and measurements as you can with those of us who can't make it there. I wonder how the price increases since last year will impact the No. of...
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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A-2 Biker Vest
This vest is for sale in a local vintage clothing store and I thought it might be of interest to the members. No label in it, but you can clearly see 35 mission bombs and the name "Swede" above those....
View ArticleFinding For Discount Voucher Codes
In the present occupied society an ever increasing number of individuals are doing their purchasing on the web. These days you can buy nearly anything on the web and absolutely never need to physically...
View ArticleCleaning and Lubricating Stiff Zippers
I read the thread about lubricating zippers with wax which is what I have always done but I am wondering if there is a good way to clean the teeth and the slide when the zipper is pretty stiff. Anyone...
View ArticleConditioning wwii leather bomber and it's artwork
I have read through these forums and there are so many threads and I can not find the info I am looking for. We have my father-in-laws leather bomber jacket and have used picard to condition it. My...
View ArticleCWU 36 P Sizing by Maker? Breaking In? Bi Swing Backs'?
Gentleman, I have just recently decided to collect & wear nomex CWU 36 P flight jackets. Have just purchased 3 as a starting point. I am attracted to the CWU by design, function &...
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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....
View ArticleRemoving Pecards or similar product
Has anyone got any tips on how to remove pecards from leather ?? I have a C type helmet that has been overly abused with the stuff (?) Its left it sticky and dull . Any ideas ?? Carl
View ArticleBill Kelso vs GW Roughwear A-2 27752
View attachment 10960 Apologies for the delay... Promised some facts and comparison photos... here you go... Please just look at it very objectively. No bad feelings, no party taking nor siding...just...
View ArticleM422, M422a and AN-J-3 contract value ,award /completion dates
I hope that this is of some interest and help to all you USN jacket collectors ARNOFF AN-J-3 N288xsa 24248 awarded 6/44 completed 11/44 contract value $62k BLOCK HL M422a NXS 5134 5/42 8/42 $820k...
View ArticleFIVESTAR LEATHER A1 JACKET
Here are some photos of our newly Crafted A-1 jacket. We made this with new top quality, 1.2 mm thick Goatskin leather, 100% Cotton Lining including sleeves, Real Horn Buttons, This one is made in our...
View ArticleChinese made USN deck jacket
I keep looking at these on ebay and thinking, hmmm, but I'm a bit dubious as the photos don't exactly instill confidence. Notice that the jacket that the guy is wearing has a much shorter zipper from...
View ArticlePlease Help Me Identify This Flight Jacket
I picked this up about 30 years ago and never figured out what it is. The jacket has absolutely no tags or markings inside to indicate who made it, for whom it was made or when. Perhaps the patch can...
View ArticleOnwards to a better BK
so my BK dubow(as was) with an View attachment 8880 overly pigmented finish was making me not want to wear it. Just the color in person and the feel of the leather was gnawing at my OCD tendencies. So...
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