The Goldsmith A-2 By Headwind Mfg Co
I am starting this thread for all the upcoming updates and progress on the Goldsmith project. I am really looking forward to this project. It has been a great pleasure discussing all the aspects of...
View Articlenew RAAF aircrew boots 1980s
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ex-R-A-...ecee0ca:g:4oAAAOSwydZcCkuv:rk:1:pf:1#shpCntId Unissued new RAAF aircrew boots 80s/90s They seem to have a lot of sizes. Pretty cheap for only 50 Australian...
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 ArticleFlying Jacket : RAAF No 4 Hospital Butterworth Malaya
Nearly 60 000 personnel of the Australian army, RAAF and RAN served in Vietnam from 1962-1973. New Zealand also sent contingents from the army, RNZN and RNZAF, From the AWM collection. Flying Jacket...
View ArticleRAAF "wallaby airlines" patch
View attachment 13658 "Wallaby airlines" was the popular name for Royal Australian Air Force Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV), which was renamed No. 35 Squadron on 1 June 1966 at Vung Tau in South...
View Articlepatch pocket stitching unraveling
both patch pockets have disappearing stitching in the same area. tried to figure out what is rubbing against this area other than my own arms... the car seat belts don't hit this area so not sure why...
View ArticleIs this Aero A-2?
Saw this jacket on ebay. Is this Aero A-2? As i know jackets from this contract were made of horsehide and without fur collar....
View ArticleAt The Front Sale - Defect US Navy Deck Jackets $49.99 HURRY...
Gents, US Navy Deck Hooks in a variety of sizes. Only $49.99! https://www.atthefrontshop.com/2nd_Model_WWII_Navy_Deck_Jacket_p/cousnd2m.htm Get in quick.
View ArticleTYPE B-9???
Need some help identifying this jacket as I can’t seem to find much by a google search. Maker tag is hard to get a full photo of. This is what it says but can’t see. TYPE B-9 isnt exposed it’s sewn and...
View ArticleORIGINAL COOPER A2 SIZE 40-1941 contract
The W535 ac-23381 contract dates to late 1941. It is one of the rarest of A-2s from the small contract awarded to Cooper Sportswear, of Newark, New Jersey. This A-2 has a number of interesting details,...
View ArticleFarragut U.S.N Training Stn Jacket
Farragut U.S.Navy Training Station Jacket Fighting Blue Jacket USA size XL Not a great jacket but the back looks damn good....
View ArticleContract label for A2
Can anyone furnish me with a contact who will supply a Contract Label for a Roughwear A2?
View Article135th Assault Helicopter Company RAN/US army
The 135th Assault Helicopter Company was activated at Fort Hood, Texas on 1 February 1967. In October 1967 the unit deployed to Vung Tau, The Republic of Vietnam. At the time of deployment the...
View ArticleRoughout advice?
I definitely don't need another pair of boots. Nope. But I've just watched The Great Escape for the umpteenth time, and roughouts look so cool! I have the below options sorted. I know there are others,...
View ArticleMinty A-11 trousers, worth keeping or cannibalizing for spares?
View attachment 12683 View attachment 12682 View attachment 12681 View attachment 12680 View attachment 12679 View attachment 12678 View attachment 12677 Maybe some will hate me even more after this....
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 ArticleInteresting A2 on TFL - id requested
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/help-identifying-a-2.96126/#post-2504595 Not mine
View ArticleWhat jacket is this?
Hey Guys, I am just wondering you you guys know of the manufacturer of the jacker worn by Richard Branson (see below link) travelandleisure.com/travel-news/richard-branson-first-space-flight-six-months...
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