What in heaven has happen to our great little forum
I'm lost as what has happen here you would have 20 open threads, many items For Sale ,,,it's like this place has up and died !!!! Hell it was the first place I would go to every morning to see what was...
View ArticleNothing on the list
Wow, it has been months with NOTHING on my "want" list, no jackets, no aviation stuff at all, NOTHING, nothing ordered, nothing "if I had some extra cash sitting around I would buy".....NOTHING. A few...
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Selfmade CBI shield variations for M-41 (USAAF jacket)
Hi, I want to modify my M-41 Jacket into a CBI / USAAF version, with doing as many of the patches by myself. So I started with the CBI shields: The leather patch is a couple of years old and all...
View ArticlePike Bros N1h hook deck jacket
So I bought this 1942 hook deck jacket from Pike Bros and got it for $160 because the hooks they had on it were really bad. It has a wool blanket lining and is so well made (except the hooks). I found...
View ArticleVINTAGE WWII A-2 FLIGHT JACKET SEAL BROWN STRAP 1943 ROLEX WATCH 20MM 19MM
Last week at Duxford i was speaking to my fellow forum members about the site that i found regarding "new" watch strap made out of a vintage WWII A-2 flight jacket. I couldn't remember the www site...
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WWII WW2 ORIGINAL A2 A-2 FLIGHT JACKET SIZE 38 EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION
This is nuts!. 3k Euro for a small size Aero with issues, such as a broken zip track. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WWII-WW2-...927284?hash=item4657186534:g:62YAAOSw4shYA4Nq
View ArticleOngoing care for an Irvin jacket by a Leathercraft
IMG_1175 by Hankfury posted Oct 17, 2016 at 4:29 PM Hi all, I am new to this forum so hello! My first post is for any info any of the members may be able to offer on the current condition and ongoing...
View ArticleCurrent G1 question
Hi After a very long time i managed to get a Pharr G1 in my size (40) . Nice jacket . I have several of the Excelled ones which i think are very nice. I believe they got the contract in 1999 and are...
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Ranier Wilke's Jacket
While perusing some article's on the helicopter acrobatics I came across this picture of the pilot and a pretty snappy looking leather flight jacket. Anyone have any idea's on it. German issue or...
View Articleusaaf tropical flight helmet
I never seen this model of an us summer flight helmet! I know only the german Netzkopfhaube! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW...625187?hash=item25c3e92023:g:1-AAAOSwgmJX1yKB
View ArticlePainted 95th Bomb Group jacket
This nice painted private purchase jacket belongs to a facebook buddy from Portland Oregan. He got it direct from the vet, who was a waist gunner with the 95th Bomb Group. The guys name was Dick...
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New Format, HH, Cable Raincoat 10008-P "Combat Crew"
Gents, In the never-ending search for the perfect leather, of the right weight, color and consistency, we have finally made a discovery. This leather is from a US Based Tannery in Chicago, and is...
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M-41 jacket, 3rd and 4th round: ICWATC patch and AAF shoulder patch
....and they keep coming: Here are my version of the ICW ATC patch, in full leather, all hand-stitched. The AAF shoulder patch is made of felt and leather, as well hand-stitched. Best regards, Ties
View ArticleReal McCoys N-1 size 40/42
It's not mine but a good find a buy for anyone who's looking for a quality RM N-1. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Real-Mcco...770583?hash=item1c72e62897:g:99EAAOSwPCVYBSQg These are the measurements: pit to...
View ArticleN-1 Deck Jacket Stencil
I'm trying to get my hands on a stencil for 40's USN Deck Jacket. I've done plenty of research (ok, about 30 mins on't net) but bar one Rubber Stamp on ebay have drawn a blank, even Mash came up with...
View Articlenew half belt
Just finished this half belt today. Build was totally based on customer drawings & he provided all the hardware (vintage talon hookless zip, matching chest zip, Colt buttons, brass side buckles...
View ArticleEastman ANJ-4
This ad looks interesting, mint condition size 44. Looks just a little too small for me, but the ANJ-4 is definitely on my wish list....
View ArticleHelp Protect the CC41 mark for the Nation, Sign this petition
I found out this weekend that an individual is trying to register the CC41 mark as a registered trade mark. Until now it had always been "Free to use", a bit like the Union Jack. Now one individual is...
View Articleinfo on a Buco jacket
I'm trying to find out what year this Buco jacket is from. By the label, can anyone what what year this jacket is from, or if it is a J-22 or maybe a J-24? Or how can I find out if it is horse or cow...
View Article"Vtg UNISSUED 1940's WWII USAAF B-3 Sheepskin"?
Any idea when this would date from or who made it? It does look fairly old. 1940's, or later? The lambswool does appear in excellent shape. I did notice the label says 46R. Did the USAF issue B3's in...
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