Goodyear Rubber Company Barnstormer Info...
Hey all, I recently picked this up and was curious about possibly gleaning some more information about it. Have any of you run across this label before? View attachment 11942 View attachment 11943 View...
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 ArticleFIVESTAR LEATHER A2 JACKET
Here are some photos of our newly Crafted A-2 jacket. We made this with new top quality, 1.2 mm thick Goatskin leather, 100% Cotton Lining including sleeves, This one is made in our new Superior Grain...
View ArticleSoldier of Fortune aviators kit bag AN-6505-1
Although I got this over a week ago I hadn't got around to posting a thread due to a home DIY project. But today I got a bit of free time to take a few snaps and thought I'd post them here along with a...
View ArticleOriginal 398th BG H 600 Sqdn patch
Just reframing this patch so thought I'd pop a photo on here. Original 600 Sqdn, 398th BG H chenile patch that was never applied to a jacket as sent to me by a good but sadly now departed friend back...
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 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 ArticleMint Original Hungarian Mig Pilot Flight Jacket
I’m posting photos of an original mint Hungarian Mig Flight Jacket I just received from Greg Gale. While the jacket is a gem and impressive as a rare collectors item here in the US. The story of how it...
View ArticleOriginal Aero Leather 42-15142P
Here’s an original Aero 42-15142P that I recently acquired from another forum member . I have included the data plate information from Gary Eastmans book “Type A2 Flight Jacket Identification Manual”...
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Women's shearling jackets?
Like it or not, Christmas is coming My girlfriend always keeps telling me how much she loves my WPG Irvin, and that she would love something similar. So now I'm searching for a sheepskin jacket for...
View ArticleVintage Radio
I started this thread in the "related gear" section as what self respecting military man didn't sit beside the radio during the war and listen to music or "fireside chats" from FDR. I've had this...
View ArticleA1 Fivestar jacket
Hello everybody. I have been wearing A2 jackets for as long as I can remember. My first was an Avirex, and that I purchased from an Army surplus store in Covent Garden many moon's ago. Since then I've...
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Eastman Roadstar Size 44
If I wouldn't have already spent a tidy portion of a recently acquired windfall on a couple of other jackets, this one would be on it's way to me. EXCELLENT price IMO for a jacket of this quality which...
View ArticleOriginal 91st BG nose art design #1
I thought I'd post these in here too.. "Supermouse" & Dave Hettema's design for the noseart. View attachment 12051 View attachment 12052
View ArticleOriginal 91st BG nose art design #2
Dave Hettama's ship "Old Battle Axe" and his nose-art design. Not sure if Dave did patches to match... View attachment 12053 View attachment 12054
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'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
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My "new" B3 - Need Help !
Hey Guys, this ist my new Flight Jacket, without any Informations about its age, brand,background (Origin). I would be really happy for every information I think its old,or does it look older than it...
View ArticleFried Ostermann? I'm thinking no
Looking on Etsy and they have this described as an original Fried Ostermann M-422a, I think the colour of the leather not being seal enough or dark enough shows that it's not a Fried Ostermann. The...
View ArticleBronson B-10
Hello, Has anyone in the forum bought one of the Chinese "Bronson" B-10's and what would be one's opinion of the jacket as compared to ELC, BR et al? Regards, Don
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