ORIGINAL ART
Doesn't get much better than this. Whoever the artist was, he had talent. I snapped this pic from a buddy's private collection. View attachment 11600
View ArticleType A-9 Flight trousers time frame?
Hello, Does anyone have information on the production dates of A-9 trousers? There seems to exist a least three variations: One with 5 x buttoned pockets, no zippers. One with 2 x angled zipper pockets...
View ArticleN-2B cuff replacement.
Hi all, Would anyone know where I can get the cuffs replaced on an N-2B jacket that I have just acquired ? Preferably in the Kent/ London area. Thanks.
View ArticleBelts made by Jeremiah
As you all know there is quite a bit of talent and expertise hanging around this place, one of them is Jeremiah. Most of you would have seen the threads he's posted of the various jackets that he's...
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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How to measure a jacket correctly tutorial
OK, felt the need to show this because apparently there is no certainty about how correct measurements are taken and would like to clarify things and eliminate the possibilities of misunderstandings...
View ArticleCanadian Combat Field Jacket NATO 7046
Cheers to all; I just wanted to tell you about a recent purchase that I think is good value for the money. I recently purchased a Canadian Combat Field Jacket NATO Spec 7046. The jacket is the winter...
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...
View ArticleELC re-lining & knits
I recently bought a beautiful old seal ELC A-2 that had been re-lined in black nylon (yuk!). It was very cheap and is wearable as is but i thought i'd look at getting it re-lined, which also means all...
View ArticleB10 from BOB DONG
pretty often it pays out to have old workmates/pals all around the world ... I just received a new repop B10 outta china which a fellow workmate brought straight from Beijing the jacket was made by BOB...
View ArticleELC Devon Fleece
Does anyone have a more recent (later than 2015) review of the ELC Devon? It would be great to hear about the jacket, and if it’s been updated, and what people like and don’t like about the current...
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 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...
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Two original labels
Also got these two labels at the military show today. One is for the Fried Ostermann M-455A jacket and the other is for a B-G Inc. summer flying helmet.
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US Military Golf Bag
Picked this vintage golf bag up today at a military show that is military marked. Cover zip and pocket zip are both Conmar. ... US Military Golf Bag
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Air Crew maps value
I have a chance to purchase these air crew maps with the original case and pocket compass. Unfortunately, the saw blade is missing, but both maps have never been unfolded all the way, only to the point...
View ArticleArmy approves Pinks & Greens on Veterans Day & leather jacket!
View attachment 11364 View attachment 11363 “...Everyone will also be able to buy a leather bomber jacket as an outerwear option” The United States Army is adopting an iconic uniform -- the "Army...
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Best way to free up frozen zipper
The golf bag I got today has zippers on the cover and the pocket, but both are frozen in place. Both seem to be in good shape and I don't see any teeth missing or anything out of the ordinary. What is...
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...
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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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