WW2 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 ArticleQuestion: Nos in Deck Jkt
View attachment 4554 There are usually numbers printed at the back of USN deck jacket like N1 or Deck Zip or shawl collar denim jkt. Somestimes it is the name of the ship - that I understand like AM405...
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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Type B7 Aeroleather 33038 AC 942
Aeroleather were the only maker to have the contract for the Type B7/A6 Arctic suit. The contract was awarded in November 1943 and completed in Febuary 1944 .Contract value was for $454k View...
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M422 best manufacturer
Gents, I convinced my "ministry for financial affairs" I desperately need a M422 repop jacket. Project-kick off was confirmed by my wife now I'm on to get to see which might be the best repro could you...
View ArticlePrice increase at Eastman Leather
Hi, I've just came across the rather succinct notice on the ELC's website: "Tue 27th, March 2018. As from Sunday 1st April a price increase will be taking place across our all our lines. If you have...
View ArticleN-2B Nylon Artic Wolf Fur
Here is a jacket I just picked up. It has the O-2 reinforcing and the headphone wire loops under the arms.
View ArticleMy 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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Befton Clo. Co. A-2 Info
Ran across this Befton Clo. Co. A-2 the other day.. I've seen others here and there over the years, but never could figure-out just who Befton is/was?? I am familiar with Sefton Clo. Co. (Steve...
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Thread subject heading needs editing
Is there an admin or Mod who could please edit my subject heading in my B7 /A6 post please ? Ive made a total mess up of it !!! C
View ArticleNOS Type H1 "bail out" bottle
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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 Article17 Years of hard wear
View attachment 1628 2001 View attachment 1629 2017 One I made for myself, worn hard, never oiled or pampered, soaked thru many times, worm when I fished my Collie out of the river up to the armpits,...
View ArticleAero Leathers M422 in Conelly hide
20180428_101343 by Carl posted Apr 28, 2018 at 10:32 AM 20180428_101406 by Carl posted Apr 28, 2018 at 10:32 AM 20180428_101424 by Carl posted Apr 28, 2018 at 10:32 AM 20180428_101429 by Carl posted...
View ArticleSome AC contracts for jacket / trouser material
While i have been scouring my contract lists , i have come across a few obscure contracts that at some point ,i think ?? would have ended up being converted into flight clothing . View attachment 4650...
View ArticleNew USN M-422 Models at Headwind Mfg Co
We are excited to announce new contracts of the USN m-422 jacket available now at Headwind Mfg. We now have the most extensive range of USN WWII M-422 jackets available with 4 different contracts to...
View ArticleAnother Erich Hartmann flight jacket
View attachment 3296 View attachment 3297 Just got this one... An issued version ( this one not to Erich ...) and also called Reich’s Defence jacket...Reichsverteidigungsjacke. They were issued in...
View ArticleNeed Help with Authenticity of Buzz Rickson B-15 Jacket
Hi all, I have recently purchased a supposedly 8-year old "new" B-15 jacket from an ebay seller. Received the jacket today. The quality feels solid and the condition is indeed new. However, I observe a...
View ArticleELC repro gordon & ferguson m-422a
What is the sizing on this in 48",(by that I mean Pit to Pit Measurement)? What year did they stop making it with the "Blond" Collar? I am 46-1/2" Chest with a 42 waist,will it be trim or tight,with a...
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