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 ArticleTaking the P*ss or what?
https://www.realmccoyslondon.com/uk/the-real-mccoy-s-aviator-whistle-nickel.html
View ArticleHartmann or Luftwaffe repros...Repros or pure inventions...
“Hartmann “ Luftwaffe repro ... View attachment 15802 View attachment 15801 View attachment 15800 Hartmann repro made by a little french artisan... View attachment 15799 Just found this one, wanted to...
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 ArticleLooks like a good deal on an original sz 40 A-2 despite wear
Looks like a good deal on an original sz 40 A-2 despite wear
View ArticleResearching Werber Co.
I recently found the old Poughkeepsie, NY, Eagle-News online here. Poughkeepsie was the home of Werber Leather Coat Co. from about 1923-29, when they relocated to Beacon, a smaller town about 15 mi...
View ArticleAN-J-3, Dwg. AN-6552
I was reading some old posts and saw quite a bit of conversation on the AN-J-3. I don’t know if this was cleared up or not before, but this was in the A-2 documentation I got from the National...
View ArticleAVI LTHR Bronco updated 2019 version
Hello all, I have literally just received an email from AVI LTHR, that their updated Broncos have arrived. These are made from a veg-tanned seal goatskin, and from the pics at least... the jackets look...
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ELC Re issue 16159 "great escape"
Hi guys, I'am looking at his Re issue 16159 at the moment, some of you have advice on it and/or pictures ?? Looking at a size 38 btw Cheers ! Philippe
View ArticleHelp identifying the reproduction manu of this Rough Wear 16159 needed
Hello, This is a long shot, and I tried to pin point the maker by comparing details but I need your help. No labels/tags are to be found anywhere. To make things easy I dont have access to the jacket....
View ArticleHelp identify
I'm new here so I hope I'm not out of place. I have a pretty good collection of vintage jackets but I'm having a hard time identifying this one. I thought I knew but the liner is throwing me off. I...
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...
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Soviet air force vintage leather jacket from 1975
Recently received this nice jacket made in 1975 from one of my distant relative. This is an early version of the 4th (by informal classification) pattern of Soviet leather air force flight jackets,...
View ArticleA-2
Hey Guys, So this is my first military flight jacket (an aero 42-15142-P Type A-2, size 44), I came on here looking for an Irvin back at the start of the year. You guys pointed out the options and I...
View ArticleI has made myself an USN Deck Hook Jacket
In vintage, sometimes the condition is right, but the size is not right. sometimes the size is right but the condition is not right. When both are right, the px is always not right. So here we go, I...
View ArticleCaveat Emptor A2
Our local auction house has one or two militaria sales a year. My interest was piqued enough by one or two lots to attend the viewing, while there I took photos of the following described as a 1940's...
View ArticleDeck Jacket BOB DONG
My name is Thomas and i`m addicted to deck jackets ... Got 2 new repop deck jackets outta china - this time off the manufacturer "BOB DONG" and want to share my experiences: I got one in both the khaki...
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How to measure a jacket correctly tutorial
OK, felt the need to show this because apparently there is no certainty about how correct measurements are taken and would like to clarify things and eliminate the possibilities of misunderstandings...
View ArticleSome help with some repro A-2
Does anyone recognize who the manufacturer of this repro A-2 is? Any info will be helpful! Thanks in advance Jorge View attachment 17407 View attachment 17408 View attachment 17409 View attachment...
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