Stone the crows! How many more...
Not directly jacket related, but has relevance. Just been watching the Antiques Roadshow, got quite excited when a lady brought in a rather lovely WWII Air Ministry Longines pilot’s watch, stamped,...
View ArticleG-1 Information
This information is from Roger Moore's old web site. 1950s G-1 Jackets As noted above the first G-1 spec was the 55J14 which was manufactured from 1947 to 1961. These jackets very collectible and only...
View ArticleB15a£50
View attachment 6051 View attachment 6052 View attachment 6051 i saw this jacket with a buy it now price of £50 with free postage ,it said it was from France but arrived 2 days later in a nice box....
View ArticleYour Opinions Please
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USAAF-A-2-Leather-Flight-Jacket-Size-Approx-46-MFG-Aero-Leather-CO-Becon-NY/162632676589?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 After looking at this jacket...
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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...
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 ArticleVintage capeskin windcheater (44”)
View attachment 5698 View attachment 5697 View attachment 5694 View attachment 5693 View attachment 5692 View attachment 5691 View attachment 5690 View attachment 5689 Just picked this up from Paul...
View ArticleELC is making a Dubow!
just found this on Instagram. Sorry, I’m on a train now, cannot post better pics. View attachment 6121 View attachment 6122
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Leather 96th Bombardment Squadron and a name strip I did recently..
Here's a couple of my latest leather patch works, enjoy View attachment 5486 View attachment 5487
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351st Bombardment Group leather for veteran's relative .......
Here's another of my leather patch works I recently made, 351st Bombardment Group, B-17's out of Polbrook , enjoy View attachment 6134
View ArticleWWII Mechanics Sweaters at reasonable prices
For anyone interested; I just found on Ebay what I think is a pretty reasonable price for a repro mechanics sweater like those sold by Eastman. The add says they are 100% wool and made in the UK. for...
View ArticleB-1 and B-2 suits: one for winter, one for fall
The Type B-1 winter flight jacket and A-1 trouser, of horsehide lined with shearling, were designed in 1931 by Leslie Irvin, who re-used the basic pattern for the famous RAF suit bearing his name....
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 ArticleLost Worlds B-2
Greetings y’all, hope winter is holding for you as it is me! I wanted to see if I could get some advice on my next commission. I’m thinking about getting a Black B-2 from Stuart. I was thinking about...
View ArticlePecards or ELC's?
Just for general conditioning has anyone any comments on which is best or am I not comparing like for like? Pecards direct from US is cheaper than ELC's albeit there's 2 bottles of the latter but they...
View ArticleMy AAF Room
Since the Photobucket debacle I see all my old photos are gone. Was given a M38A2 practice bomb and a bomber breathable O2 tank this week so it encouraged me to get in there again. Many of you will...
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Leather 310th Fighter Sqd patch I made for collector in Spain.....
This one I recently made for a collector in Spain, 310th Fighter Squadron, enjoy Johnny View attachment 6170
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...
View ArticleI haven't been around in quite some time, but I was wondering if the group had started a Facebook page.
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