VF-5A Fighting Five Able patch
Hi all, Just picked up an original VF-5A patch which has been on my wish list for a while now, they do turn up every couple of years or so. I know its a long shot but do any of you have or know someone...
View ArticleBUZZ RICKSON 37J1 Admiral version review
I thought I would do a quick review of my Buzz Rickson 37J1 "Admiral" version. I have customised the jacket in a number of ways. The most obvious is the collar. The original high style button collar, I...
View ArticleWW2 RAF Escape Whistles
I noticed in Ken's post about Aero's current sale that he also has reproduction "WW2 Style RAF "Acme" Thunderer Escape Whistles". That reminded me of flight jacket related topic that I have long been...
View ArticleBuzz Rickson Sea water rinse blue N-1 Deck Jacket USN review
With the winter season finally making way for some warmer weather and blue-ish skies I thought I would post some pictures of what has been my go to jacket over these last autumn and winter months. For...
View ArticleNew member saying hello
Hello all, Iv'e been a member of one of the other jacket lounges for quite some time. Have a mate or two on this forum and have finally decided to join. I have owned well over 20 repros (Eastman,...
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...
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second order of 324th Bombardment Sqd "Blue Bunny" leather patch
Here's another 324th Bombardment Squadron "Blue Bunny" leather patch I made , both going onto A-2's of collectors who'll be attending the upcoming "Memphis Belle" rollout/display at Wright Patt museum,...
View ArticleFive Star Leather
Hey this is my first post,besides my introduction post .I Have a Question,there is this outfit selling Leather Jackets on E-Barf,some look decent ;some well, not so much.Anybody ever hear of them or...
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Cheap $7 bag with USMC nose art for a fictious screen character..
Guys, here is a cheap bag I got from a German clothing retailer last year. The price for this OD canvas bag was USD 7, completey covered with some fake military patches and flags. I took them off and...
View ArticleDeep strong leather cleaner
Some years ago I got a leather biker bill fold wallet from Kc’s leathercraft in Japan. It’s built like a tank and structurally as good as new, but I’d like to give it a very thorough clean. It’s...
View ArticleMy new ELC Werber 1729
6271EC15-9E15-4C25-9710-DA686746664E by Wright Field posted Apr 9, 2018 at 5:41 PM After the great advice I got here before Christmas, I finally pulled the plug and ordered a Werber 1729 from HPA. I...
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China?
some pics of a 1990ies Chinese Jet-pilot combination I own the leather pants with the jacket, matching summer and winter gloves/mittens and 2 different versions of flight helmets also owned a winter...
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USN A2 Deck Jacket Submarine Service
recently purchased an A2 Deck jacket which served on the USS James Monroe came across her on EBAY and got her for the final bid of 77.- Euros Nice stencil on the back and exactly my size ... except a...
View ArticleOut & About in new ELC Werber A-2
5C1E3C1F-73AB-4542-B6C7-CC8C5D082EBC by Wright Field posted Apr 10, 2018 at 11:02 AM First day out and about in my brand-spanking-new jacket. I found an appropriate place for a quick selfie shoot....
View ArticleLooking for Wright Field arrowhead patch
Since Doolittle’s popularity has made vintage Wright Field arrowhead patches unaffordable for me, I’m looking for an authentic-looking repro. I’ve seen the eBay guy from Serbia (Machbuster100) but...
View ArticleM422a replacement knit question...
Hi gents, Any experience with replacement waistband knits from Larry over at Flightjacketknits? Particularly the single ply M422a type. Mr Steve Sellers from Headwindmfg is making me an M422a and I am...
View ArticleBill Kelso timeline of leather, with a little wear thrown in...
Seeing Earloffunk's post of his BK jackets and the subsequent conversations about the leather, and not wanting to hijack his post, prompted me to show a little history of the BK Hides with some of our...
View ArticleB-10 Contract/Order list
Here is the list of the 15 B-10 manufacturers awarded US government contracts and purchase orders. It is from "Full Gear" by Aota Mituhiro. It is worth remembering that in the 1940s the US fiscal year...
View Articlequestion about B-10
I noted some B-10 are without epaulet , some are with epaulet. Why is that & does it relate to production date ? View attachment 4075
View ArticleNew Capeskin Choices At Headwind Mfg Co
Hello all, very excited to announce that we have found a great new supplier for Capeskin! We now have 5 new shades of brown in Capeskin ranging from a light Sand to a dark Chestnut. The Cape is nice...
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