what do you think of this jacket
i'm not interested to buy but i wonder what you think of this one https://www.ebay.fr/itm/WW2-RAF-USA...itm=273095144553&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1
View ArticleLevis LVC 1930s Menlo leather jacket
I have just picked up (well waiting for it to arrive) a Levis LVC 1930s Menlo... Levis LVC 1930s Menlo leather jacket
View ArticleMy first vintage jacket.
I recently purchased this jacket from Ebay and it arrived today . It’s an Irvin B foster G-1 7823c and considering its age, I think it’s in remarkable condition . Yes, it has a moth nip in one of the...
View ArticleAniline Dyed A-2
Hello all, How do you guys protect your aniline dyed jackets from water spots? I have a new Eastman aniline dyed Bronco A-2 and got caught in a rain shower 2 days ago. The jacket exhibits some darker...
View ArticleEastman Rangoon shirt
I’ve just seen this on eBay and I thought it maybe a useful heads up to someone here as I know Eastman don’t make these anymore and it’s a larger size. And to be clear, I’m not the seller and don’t...
View ArticleQuestion about Eastman Rough Wear
Hi, I've recently bought an older (but hardly worn) secondhand Eastman Rough Wear 27752 in a size 46. Shoulders and pit to pit are OK and roomy enough but for some reason the sleeves feel very tight,...
View ArticleEbay seller - advise / opinions needed
Hello everyone, I´m really into A-1 or A-2, love both designs - unfortunately never own one. I´m interesting in some budget/middle entry. During reviewing Ebay I´ ve found seller offering lot of repros...
View ArticleIrvin B. Foster G-1 7823B
The I B Foster 7823B has arrived and its hardly used, name plate and two patches have been removed but this does not detract from this almost perfect condition G-1, it only needed one darn to one of...
View Article1940 Wareings Irvin
Here is a recent Ebay purchase. The jacket is a 1940 Wareings Irvin in a large size, probably a size 6. It has clearly been used in the War, but has little wear to the fleece at the cuffs, hem and...
View ArticleComparison inbetween all RoughWear A-2 27752 makers
Very keen of a RoughWear A-2 27752, hence, just wondering whether there was a comparison available reviewing all three prime makers of this RW A-2 type in means of :quality of reproduction,...
View ArticleAmelia Earhart Flight Jacket Reproduction - The Aviatrix
Hello all, we have been in the planning stage for some time now on the Aviatrix jacket. Our goal is to produce a high quality, durable "real" flight jacket for women that is an exact reproduction of...
View ArticleA2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED
Full Gear contains the only published list of A2 contracts along with the guessed fiscal year dates. Some of the wartime contracts are wrongly dated. I have used documentary sources including...
View ArticleAir Associates 1930's Civilian Flight Jacket C-1 Now Available On The Site
We are pleased to present our reproduction of a 1930's civilian flight jacket made by Air Associates Inc. The C-1. This jacket was also worn by actor Ernest Borgnine in the 1950's Hollywood production...
View ArticleSpec. 94-3040 Jackets, Flying Type A-2
Got it. Many have used a readily available Wright Field “Type Designation Sheet” (TDS) as a reference to the actual spec, 94-3040, but now that we have the actual US spec and many supporting papers it...
View ArticleStevenson Overall Co. AN-J-3
If these measurements on this Yahoo! Auctions listing are accurate this is closer to a 38 than a 36 and so should fit...though Rakuten's measurements for the 38 might suggest otherwise, making a...
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Leather 34th Photo Recon Squadron I made for collector.....
Here's a nice 34th , enjoy View attachment 3639
View ArticleThe G1 jacket oracle?
With much G1 chat here of late, I'm actually sitting typing this wearing my Cagleco 39321A which has both the under collar silver USN stencil plus the perforated wind flap - I've often believed they...
View ArticleWhat is your jacket size?
I am curious how the numbers break down among vintage and flight jacket fans. Please vote. It will be interesting to see the results!
View ArticleUSMC Service Shoe by WWII Impressions
Just acquired! Pics to follow... Special thanks to member airfrogusmc for his inspiring pics of these boots and for the input! Note: this is my first post here and I discovered it through the pics by...
View ArticleSpeaking of Cloth Jackets...
Was digging for some ideas to repop and thought I should post this one. The F-2 isn't easy to find. I think I have the wired trousers as well. View attachment 3645 View attachment 3646 There's that...
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