USN 37J1 - The Navy's First Lightweight Leather "Bomber" Flight Jacket
What do we know about these elusive jackets? I have been researching these rare jackets for a while now and have made some discoveries that are interesting. Part of what makes these research projects...
View ArticleFit quirks.
It’s funny how a snug A-2 feels tighter when you’re sitting than standing, because of the waistband - yet a snug Indy jacket feels looser sitting than standing, because of the bottom vents...
View ArticleChinese Quality Control...Facepalm
I just got my very reasonably priced B-15A mod from Chinese seller Xinwater. It cost about £80. The jacket is actually really nicely constructed for the money and the cloth shell feels sturdy. The...
View ArticleM-444 USN Sheepskin Jacket - why does nobody do them?
I've often wondered why these aren't more popular in the repro market - they seem like arguably the most practical and wearable of all the sheepskin designs. Lighter weight sheepskin, no cuffs to go...
View ArticleWho are the Mods now ??
Been around a long time here and I've always had just 2 requests here ,,, In you're profile just state the country you are from and IF you are selling something clearly state whether you will or will...
View ArticleFlying Tigers AVG patch ID | Vintage Leather Jackets
Is there any brother who knows this icon, a very rare Flying Tigers logo, I want to know the origin of this logo
View ArticlePatched my ELC
View attachment 10385 View attachment 10386 View attachment 10387 I finally bit the bullet and had my Eastman Werber 1729 patched to resemble the authentic Wright Field flight instructor A-2 that’s on...
View ArticleMy collection of Avirex and Cockpit jackets
As i prosmised to Bretafett, my collection of Avirex and Cockpit jackets. Avirex G-1 top gun Avirex G-1, horsehide Avirex B-3 Avirex A-2 flying tigers HH Avirex A-2 HH View attachment 10456
View ArticleOriginal RoughWear A-2 - 27752 info
Hi everybody prior ordering another RW A-2 ..27752, just wanted to ask whether anyone here has such an original, just to learn how an original looks like, compared to the ( most accurate) repros...
View ArticleAre B-3s a waste of time and money?
This is a question I’ve had for a while. I think it’s safe to say that the B-3 (and other heavy sheepskins; Irvin, ANJ-4 etc) are very cool, iconic jackets. However, one sticking point seems to be just...
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Need help in determining the zipper manufacturer
Guys, on one of the G-1 I saw this replaced zipper. The jacket of the mid-60s contract ( 7823D(WEP)) and originally it has brass Scovill zip. And was replaced by this. Does anyone know the manufacturer...
View ArticleNeed Ideas for Research
I have contacted the Museum of Flight in Seattle about doing research on flight jackets, so I need some ideas of what the members would like to see. So far my idea is to see what rare contracts the may...
View ArticleHelp identifying a flight jacket....
Hello, I may buy this jacket that looks like a B-10 with different interior (not alpaca) and zipper (Emar). The provenance is an ex military. Is it a post WW2 private purchase or a vintage repro, a...
View ArticleWhere are they now?
I'm I the only one who's noticed the distinct absence of an Andrew/Roughwear post in recent months? If he doesn't show up soon we'll have to post him on the missing in action list along with Lucan,...
View ArticleSeabees deck jacket - Real? Fantasy? Who knows!
I have found so many conflicting answers to this from threads on various forums over the years that I am intrigued to see what people think now. The Seabees deck jacket, repro-d by McCoys and Buzz...
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inside a G-1
hello all needing a small piece of leather, I used an old jacket that I kept expressly for that by cutting in the back, I was surprised at this detail there are elastics that hold the back, especially...
View ArticleKen on the Radio !
Hi Ken, I caught the last few seconds of you on Radio Shortbread (deliberately used), with John Beatie, would like to hear the whole interview. Do you have a link to it online ?
View ArticleI dread to think how much I've spent...
....on jackets and other gear over the decades but coming across a large folder of receipts from the likes of Manion's and an infant Ebay back in the day brought it home somewhat. It also brought home...
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Pilot leather jacket - value?
I have this pilot leather jacket. I know basically nothing about it, so I would be happy to get some help from some of you pros here I was wondering how much this could be worth? It's way too big for...
View Articlecustoms issues: A-2 US->UK for repair
How should I mark the US customs form when returning my Eastman A-2 to the UK for repairs?
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