AAF Air Crew Ration
One of my secret shames is watching this guys Youtube channel. I don't know what the draw is but I thoroughly enjoy listening to Steve go through these MRE's and rations. I thought this one was pretty...
View ArticleMonarch AN-J-3 by Dave Sheeley (Maverickson)
A while back I arranged for Dave to repair my Original Fried Ostermann M422a which had a broken and rotted out collar hook area, before putting it up for sale. A little bit before we'd been discussing...
View ArticleMy little room
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682504158627418/permalink/832584216952744/ i apologise if the video cannot be viewed , if a mod could please remove the post ??
View ArticleELC A-10 gloves
View attachment 5631 View attachment 5632 After many years of wanting a pair, and having missed out more than once on Ebay, finally got myself a pair of ELC A-10’s. Seen some service, nicely worn in,...
View ArticleThe Catcher Was A Spy WW2 film w/Paul Rudd - Ebbets Field Flannels Jacket
Not a flight jacket but.......... New Paul Rudd WW2 movie, "The Catcher Was A Spy" about OSS agent and Pro-Baseball player Moe Berg. I ordered one of these jackets: U.S. Tour Of Japan 1934 Authentic...
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...
View ArticleGood things come.....
View attachment 6368 View attachment 6367 Well you can count me as well pleased right now. For several years I have wanted a Schott leather pea coat-my go-to Winter jacket has been a Schott car coat...
View ArticleMUSETTE BAG
The common musette bag makes a great stuffer of things when getting away for the weekend. The different manufacturer stampings on the strap and bag are pretty cool on this one. I usually stuff an A-2...
View Articlerepurposing busted jackets
Anyone ever make or have made a bag, computer case, etc. out of a damaged 2nd hand jacket with good leather? I had an L.L. Bean goat jacket, sort of an Indy-G-1 hybrid that cost me about $40 and never...
View ArticleOriginal Rough Wear 23380
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View ArticleMy Bill Kelso HH Liberty seal RW 27752 A-2 arrived.
View attachment 5772 View attachment 5771 View attachment 5770 q View attachment 5769 After 10 weeks of waiting...my BK HH RW A-2 27752 arrived. Very nice and grainy Liberty seal HH. Very happy! Too...
View ArticleWW2 USAF Pilot / awards / ID please
View attachment 6405 View attachment 6404 Bought this full set of ww2 uniform several months ago.... Could not ID all the awards he has on his uniform Its a great lot with jacket, hat, cap, trousers,...
View ArticleTYPE A-1 Dateline
Following on the interest in The Goldsmith A-2 thread has the dateline of The A-1 ever been discussed on VLJ I have always had a theory that there must have been three design version, I’ve handled...
View Article335th FG WOODEN WINGS
Named to Capt G Halsey C/O 335th FG http://www.4thfightergroupassociation.org/group-and-squadron-commanders.html View attachment 6411 View attachment 6412
View ArticleKnopf A2 from the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
I recently acquired a very well preserved Knopf A2 from a gentleman. It was one of the 10,000 A2s made by S. H. Knopf of Boston in 1942. It has an extremely rare leather patch from the 118th Tactical...
View ArticleM422, M422a and AN-J-3 contract value ,award /completion dates
I hope that this is of some interest and help to all you USN jacket collectors ARNOFF AN-J-3 N288xsa 24248 awarded 6/44 completed 11/44 contract value $62k BLOCK HL M422a NXS 5134 5/42 8/42 $820k...
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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 ArticleAn experiment and a little homage
I was a bit unsure where to post this as this obviously isn't a replica of anything from the war but for lack of anywhere else this seems as good a place as any. I recently bought an aviator kit bag on...
View ArticleL-2B original or BR?
View attachment 4990 View attachment 4989 View attachment 4988 View attachment 4987 View attachment 4986 Found this L-2B on a fleemarket in Burlington NC. No BR tag in the pocket, some fading green on...
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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