Wet or Dry Bomber Stretch
I need to stretch a 30 year old bomber jacket. I m a bit bigger these days and it also shrunk a bit. Presently weighting it down for dry stretching and plan to use water or IPA or leather conditioner....
View ArticleMy aero D-1 and and Eastman b-3 which I no longer own
Here’s a picture of my trusty d-1 redskin from aero leather and an early 90’s eastman b-3 which I sold but probably should of kept
View ArticleRalph Edwards sheepskin jacket
View attachment 2791 View attachment 2790 Hi all, I took a punt on this Ralph Edwards jacket that I saw on eBay . It was being sold by a charity/ second hand shop in Florida . I t arrived earlier this...
View ArticleMy new Aero Redskin B3 40-1721p
Hi Guys, Just some pics to show you my new baby. It is absolutely gorgeous. The sheepskin is already curly. It weights like a stone. Hope you will like it. Bests from France... My new Aero Redskin B3...
View ArticleGloves.. ELC vs Garcia
Considering some A10 gloves, both Eastman and Garcia aviation produce repros but garcias are significantly cheaper, even shipped to the UK.. Now I am painfully aware of false economies but I am also...
View ArticleWhere to buy material or ready-made cuffs and waistband?
Hi! The "nylon" cuffs and waistband of my old Flightsuits Civil A-2 are falling apart (them nylon things are really appalling in my opinion). As I don't want to send the jacket to Flightsuits for...
View ArticleNEW KNITS AND LINING
Both of the cuffs on my ELC RW 1401 are falling apart and require replacement The lining at the collar is also starting to fall apart as typically seen with A2s that have had excessive wear. As a...
View ArticleOriginal Aero A-2 Contract 18775P
Latest purchase. Original Aero Size 46 Contract 18775P from May , 1942. Aero's last contract. 50,000 jackets made. Probably cow. Very sturdy, terrific replacement job on quality Talon repro zipper and...
View Articlethe G-1 contracts
Wonder if anyone knows if there is a list of all the contracts and makers who made the G-1 jacket.
View ArticleLovely piece of artwork
View attachment 3152 View attachment 3152 Found on google while reseaching for a new catalogue we are in the process of producing. The title say's British General, Jacket looks like a B-3 but what the...
View ArticleG-1 CAGLECO 9211A contract
Hi all, A friend of mine has a nice USMC 7823 G-1 from CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR contract 383s-9211A. This jacket has a black collar. I've seen another one from the same contract with the same black collar....
View ArticleCommercial A2's produced in the UK During WWII
During the period of 1942 to 1946 there were approximately 1, 700,000.00 US troops stationed in England and the surrounding countries of the UK. My father was one of them. During discussions with him...
View ArticleM-422a? at the Brits
I noticed one of Damon All Bran’s mates in the Gorillaz was wearing what looked like an M-422a with a golden coloured collar when they picked up an award on the Brits. Possibly a Real McCoys but I...
View ArticleStanding vs regular collar
Hi, probably a stupid question and I could probably find out if I took the time to look more closely at my jackets, but what's the basic difference in construction between a regular and standing collar?
View ArticleAt last! Some B-3 weather in sight for the UK
I'm afraid my Eastman B-3 has languished in storage during recent winters, and I've struggled to justify wearing my D-1. Most days, and with minimal layering beneath, the B-10 has turned itself into a...
View ArticleInteresting Vintage A-1 on Ebay
Hey guys, I saw this A-1 on Ebay and actually bid on it but I have been outbid. I don't think I will go higher in bidding because I don't think there is any way to prove when it was made. The label and...
View ArticleG-1 button needed
Hi all, Since I picked up the Cagleco G1 last month, I've been thinking I must get one I can wear as I've really enjoyed them in the past and with spring coming... (although the heavy snow currently...
View ArticleOriginal Perry B-3 46” worth restauring it or not? Opinions pls.
View attachment 3519 Worth restauring or not... Missing neck belt, missing WW2 zip, Talon or other, missing fleece on waist line and cuffs, missing rank tabs...etc. Missing coating...scuffs all...
View ArticleMy New What Price Glory Irvin
Really love this and super for the money. Despite the shortcomings in re authenticity like the zips, collar details, its a pretty impressive jacket and something to consider at its current 1/4 the...
View ArticleWhat is your jacket size?
I am curious how the numbers break down among vintage and flight jacket fans. Please vote. It will be interesting to see the results!
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