Cockpit 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 ArticleEastman A1 cal...the real deal
Just bought this two year old A1 from an ebay seller in the USA. The amazing wear and patina was too good to miss. It was only after a few messages that I learned that the seller was blind....this...
View ArticleBronson L-2(B)
OK, so I pulled the trigger on a Bronson L-2B. It's really an L-2, not a B. OD color, angled sleeve pockets. It's one of the best quality Bronson jackets I own. Both my MA-1 and B-10 are size L (40)...
View ArticleJeans to wear with your flight jackets ...
With the Cone Mills closure Levi is going to rely upon the existing selvedge shuttle loom denim stock for their Levi Vintage Collection (LVC) offerings. I suspect that may mean new LVC supplies for the...
View ArticleMembers Only Grey Moto Italiano Classico Corsa d’Anno
View attachment 16092 View attachment 16093 Hello! I’ve posted in here looking for info about this jacket before. I’m looking to purchase one if anyone has any info about one or if you own one...
View ArticleMembers Only Grey Moto Italiano Classico Corsa d’Anno
View attachment 16092 View attachment 16093 Hello! I’ve posted in here looking for info about this jacket before. I’m looking to purchase one if anyone has any info about one or if you own one...
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Members Only Italiano Classico Corsa d’Anno Grey Two Tone moto jacket
Hello! I’ve posted in here looking for info about this jacket before. I’m looking to purchase one if anyone has any info about one or if you own one yourself. I’m interested in roughly a size 46.
View ArticleI Listed a French Air Force (P/N) leather flight jacket on eBay today
This is the 2nd P/N jacket I've bought in the last five years. The first one was too small and unfortunately this one is too big. I assumed a French size 58 jacket would fit about like a 46 U.S. but it...
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 Articlewhy no love for aero royale
The aero royale must be one of their least known jackets, it's impossible to find a photo of someone wearing one and no info any of the usual forums. I'm in the process of clearing out my wardrobe to...
View ArticleG for George Lancaster gunners decorated flight helmet and the story of the...
View attachment 14340 View attachment 14341 British Type C leather flying helmet Worn by Flight Lieutenant Henry Luke ('Harry') Britton DFC, an Air Gunner (rear gunner) who served with 460 Squadron...
View ArticleI am happy today because
I just received an unexpected windfall, something that never happens to me of enough cash to buy my first and probably last new higher end maker leather. I have been buying leather jackets for 37 years...
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The Black Sheep Irvin - Coming Soon from Aero
View attachment 15076 The wheels have been set in motion on this new project, we are having enough sheepskin tanned to do a small trial run of half a dozen or so, price will the same as or very close...
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My latest "leather" patch work, "Sea Bees" enjoy .............
Here ya go boys and girls , "Sea Bees" leather jacket patch I just recently did, enjoy View attachment 16157
View ArticleCalling all original Irvin jacket experts
View attachment 15845 View attachment 15846 Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions about my original Irvin.... Firstly, I understand that they weren't all made in Letchworth, due to demand during...
View ArticleJa Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics
Heres my latest acquisition, one of Platon’s Dubow 27798 A-2s, in seal brown horsehide. This one is a 42 (* see below), I am 5’10 trim, and it fits relatively well. I could not go smaller, considering...
View ArticleFlying Tiger patches placement
Ok, did some searching and now throughly confused. What shoulder patches were used? Blood chits? Back or on the inside?? Thanks!
View ArticleThe 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 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...
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