New 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 ArticleSM wholesale low quarter russet brown shoes
Hello, Anyone on the forum have experience with the above mentioned shoes? Regards, Don
View ArticleELC Star Sportswear fit poll
Last November I bought a size 40 Star Sportswear A-2 at the ELC popup store. As it broke in, the sleeves became a tad on the short side, and the shoulders are a tiny bit snug. I started doubting my...
View ArticleAcme Depot.
Some of you may have heard of Acme depot. But for those that have not, there are close ups of original A-2's and some written descriptions. http://www.acmedepot.com
View ArticleNew Goatskin @ Headwind Mfg Co
Hey guys, we sourced some new fantastic Goatskin from our new supplier. I had a 37J1 made up using it and just received the jacket. The new Goat is thick, in the range of 3.5 oz. It is buttery soft and...
View ArticleAVI LTHR BRONCO A-2 Jacket Review & Pics
Hi all, Here are some pics of the updated AVI LTHR Bronco jackets. I got both the seal and the russet versions. I was curious to compare them with the first seal Bronco I received a few months back...
View Articlewanted: dead or alive
i am looking for a russet repro, preferably with a collar stand, ie; rw, early aero, werber, etc. in a size 42. gw, elc, aero, etc. i am not looking to hock my wife or dog for this, buti am willing to...
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ELC ELMC Horsehide G-1
Not strictly a repro I guess but this is my other ELC jacket. It is the civilian seal warhorse G-1 from ELMC with the end zone twill olive lining. Size 46, same as my A-2. I was thinking of selling...
View ArticleAnyone got any recommendations for sleeve shortening in London?
Decided to get the sleeves of my DD Bronco 29191 shortened. Has anyone got any solid recommendations for an alterations person in London who can do this? Thanks in advance for any leads.
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How to measure a jacket correctly tutorial
OK, felt the need to show this because apparently there is no certainty about how correct measurements are taken and would like to clarify things and eliminate the possibilities of misunderstandings...
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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Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...
Hi guys, I have spent the beautiful day in our garden....and cleaned some of my boots. Guess there is another obvious Obsession! Four Pairs of Redwings, two Pairs of Thorogoods, one Pair of Whites's....
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New 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 ArticleQuestion - The most practical flying jacket?
Some recent comments concerning Matt's BK ANJ-3 and Techno's recent Aero one got me thinking what do the members here consider the most practical flying jacket? I'm not asking what's your favourite one...
View ArticleMatching of cloth B-10, B-15, B-15a, Tanker like short jackets
Enclosed some photos of matching of these WWII cloth jackets in pairing with pants. It seems slim leg chino is a nono, as for slim jeans or tapered pants. The best looking, IMO, View attachment 5366 is...
View ArticleFitzwell Sportswear Co B-15
I've got this on the way- good size and damage seems minimal! However, the zip tape colour (color for our US friends!) seems odd- is this normal for this contract and what zip type is normal? I don't...
View ArticleTagless Ebay Jacket
Does anyone know what manufacturer made this jacket on eBay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Flying-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
View ArticleBronson 37J1 - opinions wanted
I have just bought a Bronson 2018 issue 37J1 which is without any patches nor stencil. I want to add either a patch [without USN stencil- same as the original specimen] or a USN stencil+ an insignia...
View ArticleG-1 Patching help
I have a plan. I'd really like to buy an AVI G-1, and patch it. I think G-1-s look especially good patched. I wouldn't go the Top gun way, but I'd like to turn it into a fictional G-1 of Cmdr. Richard...
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