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What brown shade is this leather A2 jacket?
Hi, new member here. I saw a jacket from Avirex that had a nice brown color but I couldn't identify the exact shade. I would like to know the color so that I can buy similar jackets in the future....
View ArticleOld CWU 36/P
Believe it or not, this I'd the first flight jacket I've bought in quite a while. I'm a fan of CWU jackets, having owned several, but mostly 45/P's. The only 36 I had I didn't bond with and sold it on,...
View ArticleNylon Jackets from DD & GW
Gents, This is just a quick note to confirm that JC and I are both now making nylon jackets. I have an original pattern that JC created and I have graded/drafted all of the patterns for our first...
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
View ArticleCable raincoat B3 contract?
There is a posting for a "WW2 MUSEUM LEVEL WWII Vintage Girls Art B-3 Back Paint 46 Flight Bomber Jacket" on ebay for only $8,470. The spec tag has Cable Raincoat as the maker. I'm familiar with...
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...
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 ArticleB3 group shot
Some characters in this photo. The darker fleece on the central 3 is unusual.
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A2 Deck Jackets
as maybe someone already realized I'm a "Deck Jacket addict" and already gathered one and the other jacket in my collection besides some N1 I also own some A2 Jackets - correct nomenclature is: Jacket...
View ArticleButtoned Pocket Flaps A-2 Jackets
From the original documents used for clearance of A-2 specification, 94-3040, there are three contracts listed as already procured, and the spec. states in section III "All button holes shall be...
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See on Ebay.
It's not mine. http://www.ebay.fr/itm/172868333201?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
View ArticleMy 1yr old Eastman b3 or b-3 is on eBay sz44
In case anyone here is interesting.. Thanks for looking https://m.ebay.com/itm/Eastman-Leat...%3A16dbc74915f0a866da61e63bfffb870b%7Ciid%3A4
View ArticleLooking for a good knit replacement tailor in the US
Hello; I'm restoring my Star G1 and I'm having trouble finding a good tailor to replace the knits using the existing needle holes. If anyone has a person in the US who is reliable, would you please...
View ArticleSoldier of fortune
Has anybody got any experience of the RAF Aircrew blouses and trousers that this company sells? Regards John
View ArticleM-51/M-65 liner question
I’m thinking of buying an M-51 field jacket and I’m wondering if my M-65 liner will work with it. Obviously it will fit in but does the M-51 have the same number of buttons as the 65 and will they line...
View ArticleHelp with information on a Ralph Edwards G-1
I just purchased my first vintage issued jacket, a Ralph Edwards G-1, and I'd like some help identifying the date this jacket was made. The tag is very worn and just barely legible. The bottom line...
View ArticleWhite aircrew polo neck sweaters
Am looking for your views on what's the best replica aircrew sweater on sale today , there are 3 suppliers here in the UK, Eastman leathers £95, Aero leathers £80 and Silvermans who sells thier's as RN...
View ArticleMy new Aero Redskin B3 40-1721p
Hi Guys, Just some pics to show you my new baby. It is absolutely gorgeous. The sheepskin is already curly. It weights like a stone. Hope you will like it. Bests from France... My new Aero Redskin B3...
View Article17 Years of hard wear
View attachment 1628 2001 View attachment 1629 2017 One I made for myself, worn hard, never oiled or pampered, soaked thru many times, worm when I fished my Collie out of the river up to the armpits,...
View ArticleLooking for Painted WW2 Flight Jacket
Hello, I have been searching for a very high quality original painted WW2 flight jacket. I have been searching on ebay but am wondering if there are other places I might go to search for one. For the...
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