Eastman RW 27752 Winter-Lined
Just saw this beautiful jacket pop up on the Eastman website and it made me wonder if anybody has an A2 with this type of modification....
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 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 &...
View ArticleB6 Eastman and Goodwear question epaulet
Hi All I noticed the difference in sewing epaulet in GW vs Eastman In Eastman epaulet they are sewn Next seam shoulder .In GW epaulet they are sewn On seam Epaulet in Eastman of they go forward, roll...
View Articlemy latest acquisitions
I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug. The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers,...
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 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...
View ArticleA-1 question
I am making an A-1 jacket, want to ask if the pocket inside has lining or not ? Tks
View ArticlePrice increase at Eastman Leather
Hi, I've just came across the rather succinct notice on the ELC's website: "Tue 27th, March 2018. As from Sunday 1st April a price increase will be taking place across our all our lines. If you have...
View ArticleCleaning shearling cuffs
I’m wearing my D-1 a lot to work in London. I’ve noticed the cuffs are getting rather more grey in one month of daily wear than the have in my previous 10 or so years of ownership! Anyway, is there a...
View Article13th Invader’s GW RW 1401-P
I spy a significant forum member’s jacket on the bay. Do you?
View ArticleAero 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 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 Vintage Warhorse
The new Vintage Warhorse looks impressive View attachment 10930 new keather looks impressive
View ArticleHeadwind's New Light Grain Chestnut Capeskin
Hey guys, we recently received our first supply shipment of our smoother grained Capeskin. It came out very nice with plenty of variation in grain. Here are some photos: View attachment 11751 View...
View ArticleWWII B-17 Pilot Died Saturday When P-51 'Pecos Bill' crashes
73-year-old Cowden Ward and his passenger, 93-year-old Vincent Losada of San Antonio, who was a WWII B-17 pilot, died after the plane crashed in the parking lot of a Fredericksburg apartment complex...
View ArticleClik here to view.
'Winterized' Period A-2 with B-10 Collar / Tag / Lining
Saw this one on the bay and thought it worthy to post.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-B-10-Fl...42-with-Squadron-Patches-007-970/113382068885 View attachment 11713
View ArticleQuestion..... How can this be fixed or slowed down?
Does anyone know how to slow this progression down or stop it from continued fraying and further damage. The male end is beginning to separate from the tape. Thanks for your responses. View attachment...
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 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 Article