Ja 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...
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Original mint A-1
Saw this A-1 at the West Militaria show last weekend and the guy that had it on display said it was a "mint original" and was selling it for $3,500. He also said he thought it was made by Aero. Have fun!
View ArticleSM Wholesale Goat Russet A-2's Featured Item at $399
If you go to SM Wholesale and look at their "featured items" he is offering a custom Russet Goat A-2 that looks pretty nice for $399. 00. Hides tanned to his specs in Mexico, jackets assembled in...
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Leather Tri Language name tag I made for member
Here's an image of the 3 language tag, enjoy
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 ArticleShould i bother restoring ?
I have this old ELC house goat. Taken in trade with other kit. Was re-lined in black nylon (yuk). Some of the stitching (pockets) has dried and given up. I could throw it away....... i could get ELC to...
View ArticleRepro prices
Not been on the jacket scene for a few years and was staggered at the prices now for new repros. I was thinking of selling some of my jackets and looked on Eastman site to check out the prices. Gosh !...
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Amelia Earhart leather trench?
I’ve been looking everywhere for one of these and been duped twice by glossy webpages... Do you know of anyone currently making these or who would take on a custom build?
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"That's all... Brother" on a cheap Rothco paratrooper bag
Bad weather on German "father's day" yesterday, so I had some spare time and no plans for anything else...
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GW Acme / Aero
This is the Acme i bought from Andrew Swatland last week. Great price (£450), great service. Similar weight to an Eastman, i’ve had lighter hides from GW. Colour is same as first photos. Fit pics make...
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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
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VAW-13 Det Lima, Leather patch I made .......
This patch I made via a rough paste up image of a design that never got to actual patch form , enjoy
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A long time ago I did a bit of jacket painting...
Just found a few prints of some of the jackets I painted back in the day. I'll post one or two as and when the fancy takes me.
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ELC and Original RW 27752 collar
Thought it'd be interesting to compare an original Rough Wear and Eastman reproduction Rough Wear 27752 collars for comparison. Granted the original is a re-dyed sz 44 and the repro a sz 42 and the...
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USAF D-1B flying pants with suspenders Size 32 $45.75
Air Force Vintage Insulated Trousers D-1B Overalls Flight Flyer Size 32 Mens | eBay Air Force Vintage Insulated Trousers D-1B Overalls Flight Flyer Size 32 Mens. These seem to be old pants but not...
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V505 Australian A2 tender approved date and maker found
V505 Australian A2 This is the only mention of US army flight jackets in the gazette from the years 1940 - 45 Listed under contracts accepted Commonwealth of Australia Gazette Thursday 24 June 1943...
View ArticleDimonti jacket
Hi everyone, just picked this jacket today, I thing it's a car coat or worker jacket, first time for me to see this kind pocket design. For the brand can not find any info. may be someone know...
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FIVESTAR LEATHER A2 in horsehide
Gents, having seen the pics of Shawns new leather i pulled the trigger for a horsehide A2. These are the first piccies i got from him ... Dimensions are to my order Will drop some more pics as soon as...
View ArticleSkyhawk / STEVE S
Anyone heard from Jay (Headwind Mfg) Hartley or Steve Sellers lately? Can't raise them via email or PM. Was it something I said?
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US ARMY AIR FORCE COVERALLS
Flea market find of the day! Picked up these cool USAAF coveralls make from beautiful wool twill. I completely geeked out seeing the five Crown zips, all in solid condition with original leather pulls,...
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