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Chinese A-1 / Cossack Style Leather Jackets On Sale Today
Just ran across this sale of leather A-1 / Cossack style jackets at the same AliExpress store my Bronson goatskin A-1 and B-10 came from. Looks like ALL sizes are in-stock currently. I am VERY happy...
View ArticlePoints recieved when posting on the forum
Why don't we give gifts when you receive a certain # of points .For example 2000 points gets a Free Goodwear jacket , a calendar for 75 points . It may seem silly but we have 2400 members 2360 of them...
View ArticleAERO QUARTERMASTER'S RE-ISSUE STORE
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=1331 A couple of hours ago we put a dozen Type A-2s up at £225 each, Move fast, four are sold already
View ArticleBATTLE OF BRITIAN FILM 1968
Watched this film for the hundreth time the other day( and yes I am that sad) and wondered who supplied the flying jackets for both sides? Regards John
View ArticleCaps?
Often wondered and don't recall seeing here and purely out of curiosity but, was there during WW2 any official directive as to how a cap be it crusher, similar or garrison, should be worn? I've studied...
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11Leather patches of VT-85 I made recently ...........
View attachment 928 View attachment 927 View attachment 926 View attachment 924 Here's 11 patches of Torpedo Squadron-85 "Lamas" , they went to a group of men who're in process of restoring a TBM in...
View Article1989 Kakadu Oilskin Motorcycle Jacket
Years ago, I bought a Kakadu Traders Australia Oilskin Motorcycle jacket from a now closed vintage clothing store for, if I remember correctly, around $40. I bought it because it had a uniqueness to...
View ArticleGood Wear Leather
I have been calling Good Wear all week long. I left a message and number for a call back. I have heard nothing and still no answer. Is this company still in business? Thanks.
View ArticleWhat got you interested in A2 type Jackets
What prompted you to want to get an A2 Jacket ,was it your interest in films , aircraft history or just the iconic design ? . I know what set me off in the direction of I want that . BIP
View ArticleWhy the Japanese love for WW2 Americana?
I've just re-read the VLJ topic on the Japanese book "Full Gear" (an expensive low print run coffee table book on American flight jackets - text in Japanese ). It just brought to mind the irony of how...
View ArticleOriginal A-2 Spun Silk Lining
Understand the original A-2 specifications called for a spun silk lining, but I have never seen or heard of an original with one. Do they actually exist or were they all made with cotton lining?
View ArticleThe Rake magazine/Chapal leather
Not sure I'd Chapal leather has ever got a mention here? It's a French leather co that have been around since late 1800's and are being 'promoted' in issue 50 of The Rake magazine if anyone is familiar...
View ArticleWho "invented" the A2?? (Ben Willis??)
Just got this NWT goatskin A2 by Willis Geiger. Mint condition. Saw this timeline printed on the tag, very intriguing. 1902-Ben Willis developed clothing for his arctic explorations ..... 1931-Awarded...
View ArticleIs Alpaca itchy?
I've read a few reviews of the B10 alpaca wool lining where some people claim its very itchy. I wear a lot of short sleeves. I know it will be somewhat personal but survey says?
View ArticleAero leathers pike brothers B15 vs Eastman B15
Hello all, Ok for the past 2 weeks I have been thinking about getting a B15 jacket from Eastmans priced at £499 , well thanks to another forum member who has brought to my attention that Aero Leather...
View ArticleBen Macintyres Wested? jacket on BBC's 'SAS: Rogue Warriors'
Very much taken by Ben Macintyres lovely jacket on this program. Looks vintage, but I assume it's a modern repro. Anyone recognise it? It's very Indiana Jones, which I think is a Wested?...
View ArticleNo B3 in my collection.
For the first time in 20 years I don't own a B3. I have always liked the design an enjoy wearing them and have owned over ten. The problem is though I never did wear them. They were taken out looked at...
View ArticleAnyone have any luck dying faded wool ribrack G-1 knits?
Got a G-1 that I'm replacing the wrist knits on. The waist is fine, except it's is faded and will not match. Anyone had success dying G-1 wool knits?
View ArticleLarge Leather patch for Nam vet exposed to "Agent Orange" .......
View attachment 871 Made this one for a very good Buddy and Nam Veteran who was exposed like many to Agent Orange ,......
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Popeye patch made for current Navy man,............
View attachment 839 View attachment 838 This one is going onto a Navy Deck jacket(in images) I put a "dirty wash" effect on the patch per his request, it doesn't show well in the images, enjoy
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