B-1 and B-2 suits: one for winter, one for fall
The Type B-1 winter flight jacket and A-1 trouser, of horsehide lined with shearling, were designed in 1931 by Leslie Irvin, who re-used the basic pattern for the famous RAF suit bearing his name....
View ArticleMouton collar for a G-1
Hi All, Just a quick question to see if any of you know where the best place to source a mouton collar for a G-1 would be? I have a G-1 with the acrylic collar at the moment and I am thinking of...
View ArticleWhite waxy residue on G-1 after reconditioning
Have any of you ever had a white waxy residue on your jacket after you have reconditioned it? I used redwing leather cream and it looked fantastic to start with. Then I went out in the rain and it...
View ArticleG-1 Ideal USA zip sticks. Any advice?
I seem to be asking a lot of questions today. I have a 1996 Military issue G-1 that has the ideal USA zip on it. The zip seems to be in good condition but when it’s zipped up the zip sometimes gets...
View ArticleIrvin collar strap.
Right gents can anyone shed any light on the collar strap reproduction. I heard that the repo ones are hycolon goggles strap as use on ELC but can I find them no. If comes to it I might have to make...
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Questions about Jacket storage, (new here)
Hey guys new to this forum and looking forward to collecting some jackets, I just want to make sure I know how to store them properly, I’ve heard that you shouldn’t put them in plastic but i use a...
View ArticleCooper. 1983???
Totally new to this realm. Bought this beautiful like new cooper at an antique mall for $80. Spent $40 getting the lower corner of one of the the pocket repaired (almost looked like a manufacturing...
View ArticleBest way in Southern California to try before I buy (A2s, B3s, G1s, etc.)?
Hey all! New member here, was clued into this site from The Fedora Lounge and US Militaria. Had no idea it existed but am elated to see that it does! I’m based in Southern California and have done some...
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Question about an "approximate" repro, and whether A2s ever had sheepskin...
Hey all. So as I mentioned in my first post yesterday, I tried this jacket on and it was a really good fit: Naked Buffalo Bomber Jacket 594 www.schottnyc.com As I'm relatively new to all this, I had a...
View ArticleHelp to identify this jacket?
Hi there, I have a few questions about this jacket? Could you guys help me out, please? I don't know if this jacket was issued for the military or just a civilian leather jacket. What era is it? and...
View ArticleLeather selection for Cafe Racer jacket.
Have you all any thoughts on what the best leather would be for an Aero cafe racer? I would ideally like the black and Nickle hardware combination but am a little stuck on deciding on the leather. I...
View ArticleOriginal Jackets vs. Repros; what are your thoughts?
Hello everyone, In light of the recent discussion on the pros and cons of original jackets vs. reproductions I thought I would create a new thread so as to not hijack @Lorenzol's sale thread. If you're...
View ArticleEstate sale Perry
So I'm waiting to hear what the estate sale is going to ask for it, but a sale coming up has far in the background a glaring A2. I called and asked and sure enough it's a Perry W35 AC-23377. Of course...
View ArticleShipping wrinkles
An individual I am doing business with claims a horse A-2 has wrinkled in shipping. Said individual implies the wrinkles will not come out. What's your experience?
View ArticleVintage Mouton vs. Regular 'New' Mouton; Differences? Thoughts?
Hello everyone, I had @Grant's ELC B-10 on my mind for some reason and the thing that stuck out to me the most was his use of vintage mouton. It is my understanding that vintage mouton is preferable in...
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1950s US Army Officer 14oz Chino Trousers
@bronson_vintage have now got re-stock of 1950s US Army Officer 14oz Chino Trousers. Just bought a pair how do they size up and what’s the shrinkage after a few washes..? Hope everyone is keeping well...
View ArticleAero's new pebbled grain merino.
What's the verdict mine is just being cut and I might have a chance of this new leather? I think it looks good.
View ArticleArmy A-2 is officially official
https://www.marlowwhite.com/media/pdf/AGSU-implementation-and-transition-strategy.pdf Page 6.
View ArticleWell I’ll be DAMNED... look what I found!!!
Wow, this is amazing. So the paint on my account here is probably still wet, I joined what? 48 hours ago? (If curious see my last two posts for what it was I was looking for.) I usually find nothing...
View ArticleB-1 and B-2 suits: one for winter, one for fall
The Type B-1 winter flight jacket and A-1 trouser, of horsehide lined with shearling, were designed in 1931 by Leslie Irvin, who re-used the basic pattern for the famous RAF suit bearing his name....
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