Cable Raincoat on eBay??
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/323707506251 Not sure if anyone is watching this, I remember this seller saying he had a “Poughkeepsie” A2 a couple weeks back. It...
View ArticleBronson N1 washing question
Has anybody washed theirs in cold water, did it shrink at all Mine fits perfectly and any shrinkage would make it too tight.
View ArticleCockpit B-10. Anyone get one??
a friend of mine pointed these out to me. I never knew they made them,’to be honest. Anyone seen one in captivity??
View ArticleBeard or no beard.... ( uuups touchy... I know...)
I will be stoned , spit at for that... However, Flight jacket wearers try somehow to reenact or resemble to originally owners /wearers...whatever time it is/was. Did not see many flyers with beards......
View ArticleTopic for Conversation : Why are members leaving VLJ?
Is it just my perception or do we seem to be losing members at a rapid pace? Is there anything we can do differently to stem this trend?
View ArticleNever thought I'd see the day-I bought an Avirex.
Yes, you read it right, I am now the proud owner of an Avirex A-2. I have, like most of us, had a laugh at Avirex and their preposterous 'nose art' , escape map linings, handwarmer pockets and gigantic...
View ArticleRemoving Pecards or similar product
Has anyone got any tips on how to remove pecards from leather ?? I have a C type helmet that has been overly abused with the stuff (?) Its left it sticky and dull . Any ideas ?? Carl
View ArticleRemoving Stains from Leather....
Found this excellent treatise on the subject. Warning: Attempt at your peril. Be sure to TEST any of these treatments in an inconspicuous place first. Your mileage may vary. Good luck, Cheers! Michael...
View ArticleMy new B-3
So thanks to a fantastic member here, I've found a B-3 in my hunt for a winter shearling. What do you think of the fit on this wonderful redskin B-3. It's a 44R and I'm thinking I might need to go with...
View ArticleIs this how a CXFXHH jacket should look?
Hi Guys, So I recently paid a bunch of money to have a new CXFXHH Highwayman made. Awesome jacket but I just have a quick question about how the leather should look as the back of my jacket seems to...
View ArticleRenaissance Wax
I have this wax for treating furniture but what is your opinion as it use for leather jacket old and new, for storage or wear? Also would you apply it over a jacket artwork/decal to protect it?
View ArticleHow old is this Spiewak & Sons G-1??
I just found this G-1 at Goodwill and am not sure of it's age. It's in great condition, leather is definitely goat and has some fantastic grain in it. But it feels rather thin compared to the other two...
View ArticleOriginal Skyline Clothing L-2B “Light Zone” Jacket
Hi to all There’s been a bit of conversation lately regarding the lack of original and vintage jackets being posted and the abundance of repros being discussed. In light of that, I thought I’d take...
View ArticleWere to buy replacement cuffs
I'm looking for some wool replacement cuffs for some jackets. I don't need exact reproductions, as some of the jackets are non-military. Just want to find a place that sells them?
View ArticleParka ID please
Toward the end of last year my daughter apparently took a shine to this parka that popped up in a one of our local auction houses specialist sales. Fair enough. I was then somewhat surprised to see my...
View ArticleDistinctive Footwear is listing again A2s A1 G1s
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Buzz-R...3:g:hV4AAOSwGmZb3Z2L:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true Where does he get them from ?. BIP
View Articlemy latest acquisitions
I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug. The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers,...
View ArticleCable Raincoat on eBay??
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/323707506251 Not sure if anyone is watching this, I remember this seller saying he had a “Poughkeepsie” A2 a couple weeks back. It...
View ArticleAnother Ebay A-2 fun making seller.
Had the laugh of the day. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...463175?hash=item2ac5d16e07:g:W5MAAOSwl7pcd2xP
View ArticleGeorge Lucas A2
Anyone else notice this on the new Michael Jackson documentary View attachment 15604
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