Suggestions to get the wet dog smell out of heavy shearling ?
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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 ArticleMartin Lane G1 flight jacket (1968): Correct thread(s) to sew replacement...
Hello everyone, I purchased a lovely Martin Lane G1 with mouton collar produced in 1968. Unfortunately the cuffs and waistband have been savaged by moths, they are brittle and falling apart. I have...
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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 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 ArticleSheeley Built USN Jacket
Hi All, I thought some of you might like to see an example of my latest work. In this case a size 40 USN Monarch AN-J-3A from their mid War 20570 contract. This particular contract, other than the pre...
View Articleanother original light colored a-2
the longer term members have seen this one, but there have been a lot of newbie coming aboard, so, i thought to post some pix of my original monarch a-2. for the most part these monarchs were made in a...
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1942 pattern summer flying gloves
ELC offers this horsehide 1942 pattern summer flying gloves: I own a pair and they're superb. However, I can't seem to find many pictures of pilots wearing this. How come? Was it usually too cold for...
View ArticleCrusher caps repops where to get
adding another wearable piece to my WW2 collection I'm looking to get a repop USAF crusher cap ... anyone any experience and specific manufacturer to recommend?
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...
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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...
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Buzz Rickson 18091 from around 2007-08.
View attachment 5976 View attachment 5975 View attachment 5974 Just came in mail today. It’s a little more snug than my ELC monarch Nice grain and leather is nice. Has some nice wear on it. Forgive the...
View ArticleGoodwear B-10
Hello All, Anyone have any info regarding the status of John Chapman's new Goodwear B-10? Last communication was in Aug/September and subsequent inquiries went unanswered. Regards, Don
View ArticleAVI LTHR G-1 - sizes 40/42
Hi all. First of all thank you for all the help you gave me in my G-1 patching help thread. I first thought I'd post this there to avoid opening new threads unnecessarily. Then I thought the...
View Article£1500 for this GW Dubow!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-si...906664?hash=item3fa21f6728:g:J64AAOSwdIFbJXvF $1549 new, not £1500!
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Mint M-422 Monarch
I owned this mint M-422 Monarch a few years ago and probably posted pictures of it then, but I thought it was time to revisit this outstanding example of a rare jacket. The only flaw I can remember was...
View ArticleMy new ELC Werber 1729
6271EC15-9E15-4C25-9710-DA686746664E by Wright Field posted Apr 9, 2018 at 5:41 PM After the great advice I got here before Christmas, I finally pulled the plug and ordered a Werber 1729 from HPA. I...
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Eastman A-1
A couple of pics of my ELC A-1 after about four years of hard wear. The jacket sees a lot of use on my bike in the spring, summer months when it's a little cool. I really dig how it's fading and taking...
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