Crusher 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 ArticleEarly A-4 Flight suits
Does anyone know the production number of the first two A-4 flight suit orders? They are 31-297P and 33-1737P. I would imagine they would be fairly small judging by the small number of A-2s supplied to...
View ArticleEvolution 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...
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View ArticleThe biggest contract Aero Leather of Beacon NY ever received
About 20 years ago we bought what we believed to be an immediate post war Civilian jacket made by Aero Leather Clothing of Beacon, New York. What was intriguing was the design, knitted cuffs on a Half...
View ArticleWWII Russian Flight jackets
In the old forum there was a forum about Russian flight jackets from WWII. Thre was a ton of valuable info that got lost. Anyone care to rebuilt the thread?
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 ArticleCounterfeit
Just thought this was interesting in view of some price increases recently. Intellectual property rights are very important for all manufacturers big or small....
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 ArticleDubow 1755 Combat Clone by Good Wear
There’s an old saying in the U.S. ..........”Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while” Well, I can definitely relate to that statement. This is the Dubow 1755 Combat Clone that was most...
View ArticleNamed first contract A-4 Flight Suit
Production of the A-4 flight suit began in the 1931 fiscal year and ended in 1943. This A-4 suit is from the first order in 1930 (1931 fiscal year) made by H D. Lee Inc under the 31-297P order. I don't...
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 ArticleMore Great Looking Chinese Military Leather Jacket Repros
Just ran across this info over at the hat place... Some of the best looking Chinese repros I've seen for great prices. These can be purchased through a TaoBao buying service. Here's the link to the G-1...
View ArticleBomber Jacket Photo Project...
Hello Folks! I must admit that until recently I was unaware of this group, but I've undertaken a project that might be of interest to the members. I'm a commercial photographer in Atlanta, with a...
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 ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
View ArticleDavid is a new member ??
Was looking through some old threads getting some information and noticed that David’s posts ( deeb7 ) now show him up as “new member “ Why is this. Can this be changed. Is there a time limit on posts...
View ArticleChristmas in July
This little lot turned up today after being "kidnapped" by my friend in the US ! View attachment 6856
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...
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