Cats Paw soles, heels and boot repair
Does anyone know of a boot repair service in the UK that can repair to a high standard using Cats Paw white dot sole and heel units? Even if I have to source the replacement parts? I’ve found places in...
View ArticleIceland,what jacket to wear ?
Short trip to Iceland this weekend, temperatures are well below freezing at night and hover at zero to minus 3 deg C during the day. Got quilted army thermal trousers good boots and quilted jacket hats...
View ArticleN4 Jackets in Navy Blue
Not sure on the source of the image I've included, but these seem very rare? Were they post WW2, Pre-Vietnam? Any History would be greatly appreciated? There are loads of the Green N4s as both Vintage...
View ArticleHelp me decide between Aero and Eastman Leather sheepskin
I'm struggling trying to decide who to go with . I am looking to get a flying jacket and to decide between, either the pre war models...
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Schott HH Question...
So I just typed up a nice long post about my Schott jacket, and then a blackout caused it all to disappear. Let's hope I can make it through this one... I have a Schott 641HH... ....and I've never...
View ArticleIs there a WTB thread ? Looking for 42-44 aero or real McCOY
Wtb 42 or 44 b-3 from Aero leather or Real Mccoys Thanks -Artie
View ArticleNEW (and old) MEMBERS MUST PLEASE READ
I don't read all threads and am not a mod but there has been a rash of recent unnecessary comments made that need to be addressed. VLJ used to be "closed" requiring membership approval. Recent changes...
View ArticleLevi’s Vintage
Morning Just gotten my Black Friday email from Levi’s In short, if you sign up they will do free shipping and returns and 30% off on there full range I am UK based so check if that applies to you
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Horsehide A-2 prices ?
A relevant thread inspired me to do a small price research for current Horsehide A-2 prices. Thought maybe other members may benefit for it. The prices shown refer to the cheapest horsehide A-2 model...
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BOB DONG B10 - something new coming up
due to the fact that I was pretty satisfied with the "red knit" B10 I purchased from BOB DONG I was checking wether I can also get hands on the greenish version of the jacket ... one of my pals got in...
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"Variation" of or something else ???????? seeking ID help ......
Here's an image I was queried about it's ID, it is "similar " to but not sure if same or variation of the 439th Bombardment Squadron of the 319th Group, the unit started off with B-26 Marauders then...
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ELC B-3 in transit to Simon Williams...
Gents.. View attachment 676 B-3 is getting a 380th Bomb Group themed back job.. View attachment 677 Will give you an update soon.. (as opposed to several years time).. Sorry..
View ArticleDenison Smocks
Evening all, I want to pick up a repro Denison smock and was just wondering if anyone can chime in with opinions and who makes the best ones. Ta muchly, Tim
View ArticleRalph Edwards sheepskin jacket
View attachment 2791 View attachment 2790 Hi all, I took a punt on this Ralph Edwards jacket that I saw on eBay . It was being sold by a charity/ second hand shop in Florida . I t arrived earlier this...
View ArticleWW2 Panzer Jacket??
I found this listing recently on an online auction site alongside other WW2 militaria. It is listed as an original German Panzer jacket and trousers with the insignia removed. No good pictures of the...
View ArticleItalian WWII Flight Jackets
Hi, I'm new on the forum (I've surfed and lurked for a while) but I'm more frequent on the Fedora Lounge; so I repost here some pictures of italian flight jacktes of WWII that I posted on that board; I...
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Questions about my latest G-1
I just bought this Brill Bros. G-1, which - if I'm reading the tag correctly - is a D series jacket made in 1970. Does this mean it's goatskin? Would the collar be wool? Thanks in advance!
View ArticleWell-worn Irvin
View attachment 2822 Whilst trawling the net, as it were, for pics of test pilots, I came across this one of Canadian test pilot Bill Waterton in his very well-worn Irvin. If only it could talk indeed!
View ArticleMy aero D-1 and and Eastman b-3 which I no longer own
Here’s a picture of my trusty d-1 redskin from aero leather and an early 90’s eastman b-3 which I sold but probably should of kept
View ArticleL-2b C model
Greetings, this is my first post. I have a jacket here that is a bit odd. This is a L-2b but has been pointed out that it does not have the oxygen reinforcement tab., and it was never installed. The...
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