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My new ELC monarch

Just got this. It’s a tad big on me so I am trying to decide to keep or sell. Anyway, the jacket is most definitely an oil pull up type or it’s chrome tanned or combination tanned. It’s from a Jan 2018...

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USN A-2 COLD WEATHER Deck Jacket (Need some fit help)

Anyone had any experience with these jackets? View attachment 3423 Just need to know roughly what size would fit me. I'm 6'3" obviously tall in body and sleeve, 39' chest and usually take a size medium...

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Aero leathers pike brothers B15 vs Eastman B15

Hello all, Ok for the past 2 weeks I have been thinking about getting a B15 jacket from Eastmans priced at £499 , well thanks to another forum member who has brought to my attention that Aero Leather...

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Our Spring Sale is on at Headwind Mfg Co!

Spring into jacket wearing season by getting a new reproduction jacket for $100 off the regular price. Our new jacket models are also on sale. http://www.headwindmfg.com View attachment 3683

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Looking 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...

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Rust 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...

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Another fantasy jacket from Buzz Rickson this time NASA

Yet again Buzz has produced another fantasy jacket to go with their red MA-1, this time they have just changed the colour of their 50's L-2b and added a LAND MFG label. This is extremely lazy piece of...

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Zipper repros and/or NOS availability...

Hello, Waiting for A. Pritzker & Sons WWII 55J14 (AER) that needs a Conmar zipper slider. Beside MASH Japan, where can one get some parts for zippers? Sorry for the neophyte question... Regards,...

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Flying Tigers (1942) and No M422a

Just finished watching John Wayne's Flying Tigers. Really enjoyed it. But I only saw A-2 jackets and some other civilian ones and the original photos show a mixture of A-2's and M422a's. So does anyone...

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ELC Star A-2 size 42 measurements request...

Hi gents Looking for 'actual' measurements and fit feedback for a size 42. Thanks in advance

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Gibson and Barnes M 422a

Did they stop production of the M 422a? If so when? Just curious...

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My Aero 42-18775-P // 2 years

For those of you that are not on TFL, here's a copy/paste of my post up there about my now 2 years old Aero A-2! So it's been almost 2 years since I received my Aero 42-18775-P, and I wore it most of...

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How Long Does It Take To Make A Leather Jacket?

............and how long did it take to make an A-2 during WW2 As someone who has made leather jackets for over 50 years I'd be interested to know what the general assumption is?

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Roughwear B3 on ebay

Hello all, I am new to your forum but have been collecting jackets for years now. Can I ask has anyone viewed the Roughwear B3 soon to finish (23 hrs) on ebay uk, is it just me or does it look too good...

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NEW Pattern! United Sheeplined Type A-2

Gents, I have just completed the task of grading this pattern. This jacket will be available from sizes 38 to 50, and I may well grade it up to a size 54 just as was available during WWII. I have...

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Question re: patching an Apollo jacket...

So, with @DiamondDave making these cool new Apollo L-2 jackets, I was initially going 100% PATCHLESS. Seeing them done, I have to say it only looks right with the patches. The question: deciding on...

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Wear 'em Hard! - Part 2

How I spent my afternoon. Helping a buddy with the wing attach AD on his Pitts. View attachment 4311 View attachment 4310 Dave

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U.S. Authentic also does beautiful, accurate jacket repair-

Just received a few jackets back and they are perfect-not advertising but just saying I am very picky and they are just perfect.

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WW2 Canadian Flight Helmet and Goggles

Hey guys, I have a WW2 Canadian flight helmet and two goggles. I have had them for several years and was wondering if someone could help me figure out what they might be worth in today's market. The...

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Latest China-Haul "US Coast Guard"

another item which also arrived yesterday "fresh from china" is this USCG jacket which looks like a kind of A1 to me ... manufactured by BOB DONG - who currently provides more realistic sizes (a 44 is...

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