WW2 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 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 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 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 ArticleRAF Coastal Command Irvin original?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RAF-IRV...045106?hash=item284c321f72:g:5-sAAOSwT2dZ6Iqg Seller states this is Original RAF Irvin, haven't contacted buyer as I'd prefer a non Coastal command example, but...
View ArticleHooded 1940’s Deck Jacket?
Has anyone ever come across a hooded Deck jacket before? Come across this one on eBay, interesting piece with the 1940s period correct zip, Rather than the fan Talon seems to have the straight bar...
View ArticleEastman Irvin Devon Fleece
All, what's the consensus on sizing for the Eastman Irvin made with the Devon fleece? I've heard sizing up is a must. I'm 43.5" in the chest, 180lbs, 5'10", with a 34" waist (so a bit more of a...
View ArticleGloves.. ELC vs Garcia
Considering some A10 gloves, both Eastman and Garcia aviation produce repros but garcias are significantly cheaper, even shipped to the UK.. Now I am painfully aware of false economies but I am also...
View ArticleCuff Replacement Tutorial
I've been meaning to do this for a while, so here goes... First, you need to either remove the old cuffs, or make a new jacket (whichever you prefer). Turn the jacket inside out and open up the liner...
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Fried Ostermann M-444A in outstanding condition
I have been looking for a while for a perfect M-444 and i just got one. This one is a large size 42 and I do not believe it was ever worn. The shearling is soft, not dried out and it does crack...
View ArticleN-2B Nylon Artic Wolf Fur
Here is a jacket I just picked up. It has the O-2 reinforcing and the headphone wire loops under the arms.
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 ArticleOriginal A-2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-A2-Lea...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 What do you guys think of this one?
View ArticleRust knits B10's - argument over?
Further to the topic discussed several times here as to proof they actually were made, hopefully this pic settles any doubters? True its a 70 year old pic and they could be usual brown but they...
View ArticleWW2 Service shoes: soft toe?
Not exactly a jacket question but I’d give it a try. The US Army WW2 boots, cap toe russet version, is it unstructured toe? Or has a celastic toe inside? Some photo indicate it’s easily flattened but...
View ArticleThree years old Buzz Rickson gloves
The BR A10 gloves in goat has its distinct pros & cons. The goatskin is of the thinner type, but with a heavy lacquer finish & feels stiff, the color is a beautiful seal brown. Overall it feels...
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How to measure a jacket correctly tutorial
OK, felt the need to show this because apparently there is no certainty about how correct measurements are taken and would like to clarify things and eliminate the possibilities of misunderstandings...
View ArticleHeadwind Mfg Co is now offering financing on jacket purchases
Financing Your Purchase at Headwind Mfg Co To further our commitment to provide top quality reproduction jackets at an affordable price, Headwind is now offering financing on the purchase of our...
View ArticleB15-A
I was wondering if anyone with original B15-A’s could post up some images of there jackets Particularly interested in the colours of mouton used by the makers Any close up images would be greatly...
View ArticleA-2’s with red silk lining
Following on from that thread in buy / sell that meandered, I thought I’d create this one. Has anyone had an A-2 repro with red silk? I found these two pics of red lined A-2’s that look rather cool I...
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