N-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 ArticleRats!
Was in Falmouth with my daughter this afternoon. Found a USN A-1 deck jacket in a vintage shop. Male end of the Scovill zip had seen better days but otherwise pretty good shape. Beautifully made....
View ArticleIf You Like WW2 Squadron Patches - Better Be Sitting Down
One of the many nice things about living in a smaller community is one gets some excellent opportunities. The local air museum asked me if I would not mind identifying these WW2 squadron patches given...
View ArticleWhich M422/M422a Jackets Were Worn by AVG Pilots?
Hi all, I have been searching for high-quality images on AVG pilots and so far I could only see them wearing ones that I guess are not Gordon & Ferguson contracts. On FTL someone commented a few...
View Article1982M - for all the MIG-21 drivers out there
I already shared this on the FL, but I thought you guys would be interested too: A friend of mine works at an Air Force base in Hungary. He told me that there's a Major who is looking to sell his old...
View Article320th BG 441 BS Patch
Thought it'd be cool to show an original un-issued patch next to a patch that saw 41 combat missions as worn by the lead navigator of the 441st. The issued patch is sewn on a Spiewak A-2. The un-issued...
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 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...
View ArticleMemphis Belle Debut at NMUSAF
Any of you guys attending the weekend-long debut events at the National Museum of the US Air Force (Dayton, OH) for the Memphis Belle debut in a couple of weeks? I’ll be in and out on Thursday and...
View ArticleUSN Deck Zip project [Bronson MOD]
There is a couple of wrong in the Bronson USN Deck Zip jkt 2017 version. 1) The 1st is the alpaca lining - all versions point to me it is navy wool lining instead of Alpaca. The 1 & only 1 I can...
View ArticleRW W535AC18091Goatskin Contract By GoodWear
There is currently a GoodWear RW18091 in fairly dark seal up for auction on eBay. I've checked the GoodWear website, and found that this contract is available in russet only. Does anybody know if RW...
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Elon Musk Wearing a G1-Style Jacket
I was checking news today and ran into this picture of Elon Musk wearing a G1-style jacket: Wanting to have a close-up look I traced to the original event. If you can see the jacket close up, go to...
View ArticleServal Zipper pull for my G1
Does anyone happen to have a Serval zipper pull for my IMPERIAL LEATHER &SPORTSWEAR G1 please ?? This is my wearer most of the year , its been without one for some time , but it needs sorting out...
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 ArticleWhich B10 ? BR or ELC ?
I would like a B10 , which maker does anyone suggest to go for ? Buzz or ELC ? Im between a 38 /40 just for size reference . Many thanks in advance C
View ArticleType G1 "Gunners auxillary helmet"
Some of you might find this an interesting piece . View attachment 4756
View ArticleWatches to wear with your flight jackets...
Hi Guys, as I hi-jacked a thread over at the "General discussion" section and posted pitures of my watch in the "What jacket are you wearing today?" thread, I thought it might be cool to start a...
View ArticleDubow A2 question
Just curious. We know the 1755 contract used Dark Seal HH with Dull berry knits, did any of the 3 other Dubow contracts use the same Dark Seal and Berry knit combo?
View ArticleHAMILTON AN5740 MASTER NAVIGATION WATCH AND CASE
One of my favourite pieces im cusstodian of . This particular watch contract was the first awarded to Hamilton for the AAF for "Watches". Awarded in May 1942 . View attachment 4772 View attachment 4773...
View ArticleEarth vs. the Flying Saucers 1956
Was watching Earth vs. the Flying Saucers last night and in the final scenes the main actor was wearing an A-2. Just thought I'd post for fun and giggles. LOL! unfortunately I couldn't get high...
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