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Another "Flaw" I wish we could get in a repro
Many of the collars I see on original Bronco jackets have a distinct fold on one or both sides of the collar:
View ArticleWhat are the manufacture dates for the 55J14 jackets?
What are the manufacture dates for the 55J14 jackets? Thanks, Tom
View ArticleAero customer service
A few weeks ago I decided that it was time to do a bit of repair work on my old Aero Barnstormer jacket. I phoned Aero to enquire about buying some new buttons. I spoke to Chloe who refused to accept...
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Real McCoy’s a2
Hi Could I please have opinions on the fit How can I stretch it/wear it in? Thanks [ATTACH... Real McCoy’s a2
View ArticleAt The Front Black Friday Sale
Gents, At The Front doing some pretty good things, savings wise.. Sale The source for authentic, quality reproduction WW2 uniforms and field gear, since 1992. www.atthefront.com Pitter patter...
View ArticleG1 query
Hi, I'm new to this site but have been collecting and wearing (used to have a willys Jeep from 1970 till last year) flight and military gear since the 70s. I've just retired and sold jeep and am...
View ArticleSteve27752 is he gone form the forum
Steve27752 is he gone form the forum ,not seen him on the forum lately ? . Jeff
View ArticleIMO - the coolest jacket I have see in quite a while
9S0A52K8IDEDouble RL RRL Ralph Lauren Vintage Inspired Distressed Cotton A-1 Flight Bomber Hoping someone might replicate this. Looks like heavyweight N-1 bedford cord-isn material. LOVE THIS ONE -...
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Legit Aeroleather WW2 AN-J-4 ? any idea ? good solid condition.
Found this one, believe its an Aero. AN-J-4 ... no more label, no more tag, zipper replaced. Sorry for the poor photos. Will ask for more photos from seller if a chance of being legit.
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Newbie's First "A-2" A Manky Old Goat Avirex
O.K., don't bash me. I am a newbie. I have never owned an A-2. And, some will say that even after buying this one, I still don't. But after returning one Crap-Bay jacket that didn't fit, I picked up...
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An extreme example- but the reality
This photo illustrates perfectly what you don't see in those set up crew photos with zipped up jackets. Tiny little upper bodies and big jackets. This example IS extreme- I'm also thinking that this...
View ArticleA-2 Throat Clasps - WTF?
So, I bought my first A-2. It fits near-perfectly. The throat clasp even works and it fits me in the neck. However, it is VERY difficult to fasten the clasp. I cannot believe that ANYONE would EVER use...
View ArticleDid Original A-2's Come in Sizes "L"?
Judging from all the photos of flyers in the 1940's with very long fitting jackets, did they come in long sizes to fit those skinny post-depression, lousy chow, bodies?? I am 6'2" 182 lbs with a 43...
View ArticleELC is doing better than some may think
Well i just got a confirmation from ELC that ELC will not be attending the Duxford show in July because they have AT LEAST 6 months of orders to complete. They will come at Pop Up shop in November though.
View ArticleJust got an L.L. Bean shearling and Mouton G1-ish bomber!
Traded a guy on styleforum for a leather shearling lined G1 type jacket with a Mouton collar. Size small. Fit is solid. Thinsulate sleeves. Warm as heck. From what I can tell, the manufacture tag says...
View ArticleAvant magazine - anybody know this one?
Picked up a copy today @ Fardin's shop. Have to take a more thorough look yet but from a short browse through it, it's a nice and interesting publication centering on the hobby of collecting vintag US...
View ArticleAero M422a Fit Advice/Opinions
I purchased this size 48 Aero USN Type M422a jacket "like new" off a member on the old forum waaaayyyy back before it got wiped. Sadly upon receiving it, I wasn't crazy with the fit at the time and...
View ArticleSeems like ELC will introduce a new jacket to their range...
Just spotted at Instagram Mixed Batch B-6-That thing looks sweet! Wonder how much dineros they will take for it...
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