Japanese WW II Flight Jackets
Interestingly enough there is very little talk of Japanese flight jackets. Why is that? The Japanese had them, both leather and in cloth material, but you never hear of anybody bragging that they...
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 Article"Irvin" jacket. Is it ?
I have sitting before me an "Irvin" flying jascket. And it looks a "wrong 'un" to me. There are NO vent eyelets under the arms. The back of the collar is stitched "crosswise" not zigzag, and there is...
View ArticleRCAF Nomex?/Cloth Jacket.
Havent been on here for a while but heres a new jkt ive just bought just because it was a bit different!!!
View ArticleWartime or Repo
Apparently this jacket is in the town next to me so I'm wondering if some members could weigh in on this Jacket and Its true value. To me it looks a little too good to be wartime...
View ArticleSwedish M90 camo jacket
Picked up a pair of tanker-style jacket made using ripstop Swedish M90 camo the other day. No tags on it so not sure if it's an actual military garment; custom jacket; or just some type of mall jacket?...
View ArticleItalian WWII Flight Jackets
Hi, I'm new on the forum (I've surfed and lurked for a while) but I'm more frequent on the Fedora Lounge; so I repost here some pictures of italian flight jacktes of WWII that I posted on that board; I...
View ArticleU-Boat Jackets german
Ive two original U-Boat Coats early German Army Post War Grey. They are the same as in WW2 Bordjacken. On Duty they where wear over an dungarees. So That they are short Jackets like an Ike. One is size...
View ArticleNew Aero B-10
So I thought it was worth giving this own thread, rather than continuing to derail the 'fantasy' Buzz thread. I was lucky enough to get in there for the 42" Sample! I've gotta say I liked it...
View ArticlePegasus
Has anyone had experience with Pegusus leather jackets in France ? I was looking at their Luftwaffe model which is priced at $975.00 and thought they must either be a high quality jacket or over...
View ArticleM422 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 ArticleU.S. Wings Luftwaffe
Just wondering if anyone here may have any info on this new U.S. Wings model. Looks quite cool, but would like to know how if fits. http://www.uswings.com/fighterjac.asp
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 ArticleWhat would you do with this B-3?
Just got this Aero B-3 seems like a solid start. No major damage, just the usual wear and tear.
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
View ArticleAt The Front - Memorial Day Sale!
http://www.atthefrontshop.com/category_s/12.htm N4 Navy, M41 and Deck Jackets on special.... Regards, Couchy
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 ArticleMy new ELC RW 1401P
As mentioned elswhere, I ordered this just before the price increase. It arrived today, I am glad I caved in and went for it! I went with a 46 for a slightly less trim fit, I think the 44 would have...
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