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...
View ArticleUSN 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...
View ArticleAero 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...
View ArticleOur 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
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 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 ArticleAnother 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...
View ArticleZipper 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,...
View ArticleFlying 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...
View ArticleELC Star A-2 size 42 measurements request...
Hi gents Looking for 'actual' measurements and fit feedback for a size 42. Thanks in advance
View ArticleGibson and Barnes M 422a
Did they stop production of the M 422a? If so when? Just curious...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleHow 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?
View ArticleRoughwear 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...
View ArticleNEW 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...
View ArticleQuestion 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...
View ArticleWear '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
View ArticleU.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.
View ArticleWW2 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...
View ArticleLatest 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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