Langlitz
Howdy everyone, Just curious, who out there has a Langlitz. I've had my Cascade for four years now and it looks like I just got it. Heavy cowhide has taken a while to "break in" the jacket will still...
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 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 ArticleVintage reproduction patch or original 12th AF shoulder patch
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VINTAGE-LEATHER-12TH-AIR-FORCE-PATCH-/182599380447 I'm looking at this patch as a possible replacement patch for my original A-2. Just wondering if anyone has an opinion on it. I...
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My first original A-2.
Original A-2 BRONCO size 42 U.S, untouched. Shoulder to shoulder : 49 centimeters. Pit to pit : 58 centimeters. Back length : 66 centimeters. Sleeves : 66 centimeters. View attachment 984 View...
View ArticleAustralian Made WWII A-2
Notice the Australian Made WWII A-2 has a military styled label "V505 1943", with "V" being a wartime code standing for Victoria as the place of manufacture, pointing to government involvement. It has...
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 ArticleMy Issued Jackets Over The Years
I am getting ready to retire and I thought I would post some pics of jackets I've been issued over the years before I boxed them up for my move in a couple of months. This is the Gortex jacket and...
View ArticleAgent Orange patch made for Nam Veteran Friend.....
View attachment 1006 Here's the second Large leather patch I made, a different type.........
View Articledistinctivefootwear has G1 Tanker A2 + others up on eBay now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mint-Real-M...128771?hash=item3ae66ede83:g:3QIAAOSwX9FZND6m Here is one link above Also very clean Real McCoy A2 23" chest pit to pit BIP good luck
View ArticleClothes hanger for collection clothes.
Maybe someone will be interested. Long thought and invented) This device does not deform the shoulders of clothes. In addition, when choosing the diameter of the tube and its length, you can make an...
View ArticleConmar Zipper teeth
Hello, just signed up for the forum and had a question for the group. I've got an early contract G-1 with the blackened Conmar zipper that is losing teeth. They seem to be breaking right at where they...
View ArticleB-17 Carolina Moon A2 Repro
I just picked up a painted repro a-2 ( pretty sure its a lost worlds repro) off Ebay. It has the nose art painting of a B-17 named the "Carolina Moon" I've researched the plane but cant find much on...
View Article"Lucky Dice" zipper pulls
I'm thinking about making up a set of "lucky dice" zipper pulls to use on a A2 and Aero B3 jacket and was wondering how many on here have them. I see them online for $35 but can get a vintage pair of...
View ArticleMONARCH Size 46 AN - J-3A Restoration
Hi All, I wanted to share my latest restoration with the members. In this case a fine Large size mid War AN-J-3A Monarch and from my most favorite jacket maker. When I received this jacket it was in...
View ArticleMy recent visit to Eastman
Last weekend, my wife and I visited Eastman's new place. Last time, in 2014, I picked up an A-2 Flying Tigers. Rob was kind enough to meet us there on a Saturday, turned out we were the first customers...
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Oversized USAFE Leather patch for USAF veteran.....
View attachment 1010 I recently made this US Air Forces In Europe leather patch for a USAF veteran, he wanted a large size for matting/framing with some of his other service related items, enjoy
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4- VT-85 "Lamas" Torpedo Squadron Leather I made ...
View attachment 1017 This is another order from the man who previously ordered 11 of the same emblem, enjoy
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