RAF gunners gloves
Hey All, I was in a local antique store today and they had what they claimed to be WWII RAF cold weather gunners gloves. They are brown leather 4 fingered line gloves, (3 fingers and a thumb). The...
View ArticleMy collection of Avirex and Cockpit jackets
As i prosmised to Bretafett, my collection of Avirex and Cockpit jackets. Avirex G-1 top gun Avirex G-1, horsehide Avirex B-3 Avirex A-2 flying tigers HH Avirex A-2 HH View attachment 10456
View ArticleButtoned Pocket Flaps A-2 Jackets
From the original documents used for clearance of A-2 specification, 94-3040, there are three contracts listed as already procured, and the spec. states in section III "All button holes shall be...
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Leather jacket patch I made, 525th Tactical Fighter Squadron.....
View attachment 11806 Here's my latest leather patch work, 525th TFS "Bulldogs" , enjoy
View ArticleFitzwell Sportswear Co B-15
I've got this on the way- good size and damage seems minimal! However, the zip tape colour (color for our US friends!) seems odd- is this normal for this contract and what zip type is normal? I don't...
View ArticleCollection, owned by Ed Nored highlighted on 303rdBG website,lost in the Califo
From Gary Moncur Facebook post: I am very sorry to report that the amazing WWII Uniform Collection, owned by Ed Nored and highlighted on the 303rdBG website, was lost in the California fires. Thank God...
View ArticleCrown Zip maintenance
View attachment 11788 Yesterday I had an unfortunate incident with my ELC D-1. I got to work and was zipping up the pockets for the day when one of the zip pullers fell off. I’ve attached some pics but...
View ArticleD1 PARKA - any info ?
I read in a webpage about Parka that have mentioned a type of Parka named D1: 1)Parka, Air Force D-1 Adopted 1940 Leather, sheepskin lined, waist length 2)Parka, Air Force D-1 Adopted 1944 OD poplin,...
View Article1945 USN Ground Crew / Deck Jacket, Navy Contract NxsX96660
Thought I'd take a few photos of this jacket at the weekend, although I acquired it back in 2006. A not so common US Navy Deck Jacket, brought in to replace the more common heavy blue drill deck...
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 ArticleC-2 Sweater
Didn't someone used to make a C-2 sweater? Was it Eastman? I would love to see it produced again.
View ArticleA-2 I used to own.
I got this Dubow 27798 A-2 with a 462nd PFAB (parachute field artillery battalion) patch and leather jump wings on it. The owner dropped on Corregidor in February of 45'. He was the assistant platoon...
View ArticleChuck Yeager's A-2
Nice Monarch A-2. On display at the Air & Space Museum in DC. https://airandspace.si.edu/collecti...d-states-army-air-forces-gen-charles-e-yeager
View ArticleAt The Front - Black Friday Sale!
Gents, https://www.atthefrontshop.com/category_s/12.htm Save on some good repro jackets! Couchy
View ArticleAn issue A-2 worn by a real Operator
Check this link out to see what's happening at my workplace & see my boss rocking his A-2 in the video. https://www.forces.net/news/uk/ps160m-contract-awarded-get-raf-lakenheath-ready-us-f-35s
View ArticleNamed & Patched L-2B
Hey All, Having joined the forum back in 2017 I've been something of a silent lurker, so thought it was about time I contributed something. When I first joined I owned no jackets and the interest was...
View ArticleL-2A and L-2B.
Received these two beauties from “asiamiles” this week. Very happy!! View attachment 10498 View attachment 10497 View attachment 10496
View ArticleA heart warming tale
Well Boys, in these troubled times, a tale to warm the cockles of your heart and restore your faith in the inherent goodness and decency of the human species. Regular visitors to these pages will no...
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...
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