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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....
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 ArticleAnother Phase of Type A-2 Training Completed at Aero
I've just spend a week at the factory, good to see that two more of our newer machinists have completed their training on the Type A-2 Last few jackets of the jackets made by these ladies now listed,...
View ArticleRIP George H.W. Bush WWII Pilot/Commander in Chief
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Bush postponed his university studies, enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday, and became the youngest aviator in the U.S. Navy at the...
View ArticleMoth Wars
Once upon a time, in a wardrobe far far away, I used to have a pair of Indy pants made of cavalry twill. Of course, I didn't wear them very often. A year or so ago I opened the wardrobe, took out the...
View ArticleWhat are “Trophy Points”?
Whatever they are I now have three.....Yay! But what are they for? Regards, Michael
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 Article1931 GOLDSMITH A-2 Limited Edition of 25
We’ve finished the first approved sample, it’ll go live on our website later today but meanwhile here are a few photos. The jacket is made in our Battered Steerhide which feels and drapes exactly how...
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 ArticleCharacter building stuff
New to me Aero 42-15142 gets its baptism. The previous owner, who purchased it new, only wore this a few times. Sorry, not a Rolex in sight, just a bit of mud I really must loose the belly... View...
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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 Article"Lady Satan"
About 15 years ago I acquired a painted A-2 the belonged to the navigator of a B-17 called "Lady Satan". To make a long story short, through donations from VLJ members and the general public, we got...
View ArticleELC is making a Dubow!
just found this on Instagram. Sorry, I’m on a train now, cannot post better pics. View attachment 6121 View attachment 6122
View ArticleELC Poughkeepsie AN-J-4.
Heads up . ELC have now put their AN-J-4 , Poughkeepsie in the original makers section of their website. £1499.99 !!! Also available Werner B-3 at a slightly less eye watering £1199.99.
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WEP Flight Jacket Pics '72 Kings Point MFG Co
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View ArticleInteresting detail about Hilts' A-2
Nothing new in here, really. I've just been looking at photos of McQueen in The GreatEscape, and I discovered something - something that's not new to anyone, but I thought it would be interesting to...
View ArticleAny diff between these USN dress uniform ?
I noted there are 3 types of far. Golden rank at cuff area on both sleeves Insignia & rank in red felt on left sleeves only Insignia & rank in golden felt on left sleeves only What are their...
View ArticleNew member Questions
To prevent spammers from joining VLJ I propose that all new members have to answer at least a couple of questions such as why they want to join and what they can contribute to forum discussions. I have...
View ArticleWW2 RAF Knitting patterns booklet
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/163411014479 Apologies if anyone wanted this kept secret.
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341st Bomb Group & Large 14th AAF leather patches I made ......
Here's a Leather 341st Bombardment Group (Left) and a large jacket front 14th AAF , enjoy View attachment 12410
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