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Willis and Geiger M445

I just came across this forum and was hoping someone would be able to help me verify the age of this M445. I was thinking 70’s/80’s. Maybe help will valuation as well? Thanks if you need any more...

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why no love for aero royale

The aero royale must be one of their least known jackets, it's impossible to find a photo of someone wearing one and no info any of the usual forums. I'm in the process of clearing out my wardrobe to...

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Aero 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...

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What Kind of Leather?

I know this is a very hard question to answer, but can you tell what kind of leather is in this picture? I have my suspicion.

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Costco B 3 jackets and headgear

I was strolling through Costco today and saw they were selling b 3 jackets, well b 3 styled jackets I wanted to do some comparison pics with my noble house but was short on time and they were A little...

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Made a fool of myself in M&S today...

I was unexpectedly confronted by one of these monstrosities today in my local Marks and Spencer, and was unable to stop myself letting out a shriek of horror. Much to my wife's embarrassment.

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G-1 Information

This information is from Roger Moore's old web site. 1950s G-1 Jackets As noted above the first G-1 spec was the 55J14 which was manufactured from 1947 to 1961. These jackets very collectible and only...

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Thoughts about my g 1from branded by orchard

I’ve had this jacket for a couple years, it was with a couple friends at a flea market who Were trying to sell it for me as I thought it was to big, I picked it up Sunday to sell on Ebay myself but...

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Cuffs & Hems replacement

My ELC G1 SSJ14 Cuffs are on the way out, bit surprised as I have Only been wearing the jacket for a few months daily what am I options i.e. can I contact Gary ELC and get the cuffs repaired if not can...

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Anyone has an idea which jackets the two gentlemen in the foreground are...

Looks like M-422a jackets but they seem to be no leather jackets...(?)

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Why is it seemingly impossible to reproduce an A2 that behaves like vintage...

just look at that thing. Just a crying shame. Leather just isn't what it used to be.

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Replacing the lining...any cheap options?

Hi All I would like to replace the interior cotton lining on my new jacket bought. Is there some cheap options that could do that for me? I could ask ELC but i am afraid they will ask me for a lot to...

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An Awesome Printed Patch IMO by Sean Collins

VMTB-143. I won't wear patched jackets anymore but this patch is awesome. I purchased it as an "art' piece for my office. One could crinkle it up, age it if they wanted to and it would look pretty good...

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Mr Kirk Douglas

RIP Mr Douglas wearing a nice grainy A2

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Kit bag

Wasn't someone here looking for one ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/USAF-US-WW2-Aviators-Kit-Bag-Canvas-Tasche-Overnight-Bag-Weekender/163469588857?hash=item260f8bf979:g:uFIAAOSwv0tVL4gT

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Short A2 for Warm Climate

Looking to buy my first A2 and besides the general budget constraints most people experience before true obsession sets in, I’m also hampered by the fact that I’m shorter (under 5’8”) and live in...

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ELC .50 Cal B-6

Hey fellas, not sure if this has been posted before, but Im looking at picking up an Eastman B-6 .50 Cal in the coming weeks, but there really isnt too much on the interwebs as far as detailed pics...

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Boozin Susan A2 update atten: bobbybell. I Dan Cooper sold said A-2 in 1988...

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New member

Hi all New member here, I have owned my original ww2 early flight jacket. When I first got it it was very dry and in a bad way, I went about cleaning it and sorting out some of the stitching and then...

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Conmar zipper

Does anyone knows more about this zipper?

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