Mint 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 ArticleWillis & Geiger A-2 contracts?
Last night,I was looking at jacket photos of A-2’s I’ve owned. Several were of a Willis & Geiger A-2. This jacket had a contract label with a contract number. One glaring discrepancy between this...
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 ArticleSuperior Togs B-15 A Size 44?
Here's one to keep an eye on if interested in an original B-15A. Looks like it could be very nice with the mouton and knits replaced. The measurements are about dead-on with my Buzz Superior Togs B-10...
View ArticleA-2 - Do these measurements add up?
I'm tempted by an A2 but wanted some experts opinion on sizes. Aero leather Order No 42-15142-P Label says 34 But seller says the measurements are.... Chest 40" Waist 33" Length 24" Shoulder 15 1/2"...
View ArticleSource of the Odor in my 55J14 jacket from Five Star.
I, awoke in middle of the night, when one of my old silent brain cells came back to life. As some here may know I spent some time in the US Navy and the early part was in the Korean war. About 10 days...
View ArticleSHEELEY'S 55J14 B-G INC G-1
Hi All, As of late I've noticed a renewed interest in the G-1 jacket within this section. Thought I might add one of my latest creations in to the mix! In this case, not a generic jacket but in fact...
View ArticleFlaking B3
View attachment 12152 Does anybody have a method to deal with this, when I received the jacket it was on just the forearm and was to be expected I believe due to its age but it seems to have spread to...
View ArticleCHARLES S. PORTER'S 55J14 B-G INC G-1 JACKET
Hi All, One of the three jackets I used to do my recent reproduction as seen here https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/sheeleys-55j14-b-g-inc-g-1.21860/ once belonged to an American hero by...
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...
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Bag unit emblems I did for member in father's honor.............
Here's a kit bag I recently did for a forum member who's Dad served in the unit , 507th PIR/Airborne and Para wing , also name a serial number on opposite side, enjoy View attachment 12157 View...
View ArticleHello old friend: Goodwear Knopf 42-18246-P A-2
About 5 years ago I bought this GW Knopf A-2 used. Aside from the GW United Sheeplined A-2 I had, this is the closest to an original I have seen, primarily due to both having pigment finished hides....
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 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 ArticleFishmeok and NorShorLeather update
I have only been on the forum a few times over the last 3 years, but I was reading through today and saw a question about how things are going. I looked at my profile and it said I have been here since...
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 ArticleJACKET LENGTH
How much do jacket lengths vary from maker to maker eg Roughwear or Dubow etc etc. The correct measurement is it from the bottom of the collar to the knitted cuff or to the end of the knitted cuff . I...
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This guy is similar to Distinctive Footwear on eBay
This guy sells some nice kit and takes best offer (martinitime ) . He sellS DD ELC GW W&G LW , worth bookmarking !....
View ArticleCurious about how goatskin leather is tanned.
What are the ingredients/chemicals involved in getting the goatskin hide during the process for a jacket? My reason is... I have a G-1 that has a real bad odor, and there seems to be nothing to remove...
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.
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