Eastman Hilt's RW A2
For sometime now I have been keen to see what the ELC Hilts A2 looks like in the flesh. Recently I managed to obtain a very reasonably priced example in a size 44. The jacket has been hand re-dyed like...
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A Real McCoy's Japan Anj4 ! If it is what I think it is, (there is no made in New Zealand tag)then this is a McCoys Japan jacket. These are very rare and I assume very expensive. It came up at auction...
View ArticleWhat happens to all our collections when we die..?
Trying to be pragmatic and realistic here Gents. All those thousands of pounds worth you have spent in pulling together some great collections of vintage militaria (vintage flight wear; uniforms...
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Eastman A-1
A couple of pics of my ELC A-1 after about four years of hard wear. The jacket sees a lot of use on my bike in the spring, summer months when it's a little cool. I really dig how it's fading and taking...
View ArticleNew Member with New Jacket
Hi all, greetings from Vermont. My first post here. I am a US Navy Vet having served 3 1/2 years on the old USS Independence, CV-62. I've been a fan of flight jackets for years getting my beloved...
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FS: USN U.S Navy M446A BUAERO winter flight pants sz40 sheepskin
Just listed these on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/282377463238? WORLD WAR II - U.S Navy M446A winter flight pants sz40 Rather randomly acquired these and some AAF pants recently. Sadly no jackets to...
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FS: WW2 U.S Army Air Air Force AN6554 AN-T-35 AERO leather winter flight...
The second set of flight pants I recently acquired. Now up on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/282377494943? WORLD WAR II - U.S Army Air Force AN-T-35 AN6554 winter flight pants sz38 Asking $25 (loads...
View ArticleGoodwear 1933 Werber
After two years of waiting, it finally here. The jacket is made with Italian HH, super nice leather, lots grain, soft, correct thickness, I just love it. John used vintage snap on the jacket, and a...
View ArticleWho Sews On Leather Squadron Patches?
Who would be the best person to send my new A-2 flight jacket to, to have a leather squadron patch and leather name tag correctly sewn on it? Thanks Mike
View ArticleCheap ELC A2
Saw this looks like a bargain. http://www.ebay.com/itm/mens-leathe...393189?hash=item465e55d165:g:LXoAAOSwdGFYqw2S
View ArticleA1 and C3 vest
I bought this ELC Capeskin A1 and Few C3 vest recently. The A1 is very familiar to all of but we don't see the C3 vest very often. This one is a used size 46 in mint condition and is a real beauty....
View Articleaero 16160 on greedbay
i just came across what i am nearly certain to be an original aero 16160, on greedbay. if iam not mistaken only 7000 of these transition aero were made. the one for sale has all of the tell tale signs...
View ArticleOriginal 1933 Werber
Here are some pictures of the all original 1933 Werber which John Chapman used to pattern his reproduction. They add to the pictures of the size 44 example in the Eastman A-2 jacket book. They nicely...
View ArticleA-2: Just enjoy it
When I first started looking for an A-2 around nine years ago there were, and still are, a huge number of threads on the proper fit. At this time a custom fitted Good Wear was an option, but he was...
View ArticleRusset, then seal brown?
Tastes change and during the 1930's it seemed smooth leather was preferred over the grainer leather many prefer today. No idea if russet was preferred over seal brown, but do recall that after WWII...
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Recent Headwind Mfg Co Creations
Here's a look at some of our latest creations: ... Recent Headwind Mfg Co Creations
View ArticleA pretty nice original with replacement knits and lining...
This exhibits some really nice hide in what is perhaps a size 44ish based on measurements. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262874881249?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Lost Worlds a2
I have recently bought a Lost Worlds a2 on the ebay, size 44, virtually unworn. Knowing that Lost World is not considered a top notch repro, seen the small inaccurancies and mistakes (label etc), my...
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Unissued B-1 Summer Flying Cap eBay Purchase
A couple of days ago, I managed what I thought to be a decent best offer price on an unissued B-1 cap. I have been wearing an inexpensive version from Pilotlights, which I purchased for $10.00 from...
View ArticleWho Are the Top Tier A-2 Manufacturers?
Looking for another A-2 and the top tier (top 5-ish) manufacturers, from the perspective of quality and detailed authenticity, appear to be Buzz Rickson (Japan) - http://www.buzzricksons.jp/ or...
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