Evolution of cloth 37J1
Just taking up from the discussion about the evolution of the jungle cloth 37J1 that was started on the thread featuring John Jeter’s Good Wear Leather Tanker. John recently sent me some images of the...
View ArticleAVI LTHR Bronco 29191 A-2
After being harassed (nicely) by a couple of my mates here I finally got around to taking a few snaps of my recent AVI Bronco which is 3 weeks old today. I've worn it a bit and have to say that it's...
View ArticleSoldier of Fortune aviators kit bag AN-6505-1
Although I got this over a week ago I hadn't got around to posting a thread due to a home DIY project. But today I got a bit of free time to take a few snaps and thought I'd post them here along with a...
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 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 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 ArticleAt the Front - US Officer Flannel shirt info
I am looking at purchasing an item from the US retailer - At the Front As it is, sadly a hefty postage, to ship to the UK ( almost doubling the price of the shirt ) it would be good to get some...
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 ArticleWool shirt, dry clean only?
Hi have an ELC officer's pink "Rangoon" shirt that took a lot of, well, sweating this weekend. I wanted to wash it, but it says "Dry clean only". Should I really take it to the drycleaner, or can I try...
View ArticleStretching your jacket up a size
I posted this on the old forum and by request I'm posting it again. I have a Willis & Geiger A-1 that was given to me as a gift. It was supposedly worn in the mini series "War and Remembrance" by a...
View ArticleButtoned Pocket Flaps A-2 Jackets
From the original documents used for clearance of A-2 specification, 94-3040, there are three contracts listed as already procured, and the spec. states in section III "All button holes shall be...
View ArticleMash A-10 gloves
This is a repost of my thread on the Fedora Lounge, thought it might interest some people here: Finally picked up my A-10 gloves at the post office yesterday. They are made by Mash Co. LTD in Japan....
View ArticleAVI A1 anyone???
anyone any experience with the AVI A1??? Any fitpics or whatsoever available? Saludos Thomas
View ArticleBronson B-15A, 1st Look
A few weeks ago, after reading a few posts about the Bronson B-10, I decided to role the dice and purchase a Bronson B-15A. I had read about the sizing problems with jackets coming out of China and...
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 ArticleMy 37J1 Conversion
I am now in the midst of upcycling a Bedford cord jacket into what I hope will be a decent Style 37J1A, with the no zip/ double button collar. Here's what I started with. Orvis made this bastardized...
View ArticleSomeone here was looking for ID to this one ????? not sure .....
Here's an image I found of a book cover with the image I've had in color leather patch, I recall someone was looking for this ID sometime ago, but don't recall what site etc, anyway here's what I found...
View ArticleOriginal B-15 Ben Greenholtz
Just acquired this all original B-15 by Ben Greenholtz in my size ! Very good condition IMO as an original piece with intact Mouton?? collar & that distincted mid-40's working Talon, very clean...
View ArticleWW2 era repro Shearlings, looking for opinions..
Gents, I am curious, having never owned a shearling. Am aware of the basic design differences, but want your opinions about these jackets. Which do you prefer and why? I’m specifically enquiring about...
View ArticleReal Mc Coy. Test Sample L-2 type: 1st FDS CHUCK YEAGER
Hello, here's a great and rare repro from Real Mc Coy of the test sample L-2 type, as worned by LTCOL Chuck Yeager at that time. In 1958-59 he was commander of the 1st FIGHTER DAY SQUADRON. Only a...
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