Replacing Cuffs (how many times ?)
Hello guys, Anybody has already replaced his Cuffs on a G1 several times ? Is there risks with the stitching and the leather ? Thanks for your return of experience. Best Anthony
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Anyone know what brand this jacket is?
Hey guys! Today I bought this leather jacket in a vintage shop. The inside label says "Tyler" and I've tried searching this brand online all afternoon but I haven't had any luck. Would anyone be able...
View ArticleRecommend me a leather jacket
Hey everyone, I was wondering if the kind and knowledgeable members of the VLJ forum would be able to recommend a leather jacket for me? Below I'll detail what I'm looking for and hopefully you guys...
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Happy Chap Another Irvin
I was lucky enough to win this in auction today it was a steal. 1940 wired Irvin jacket it has seen better days but main zip is there and sleeve zip's. I do have a bit of work to do as you can see from...
View ArticleMustang website
Here's a site for Mustang lovers.Might have posted this before but maybe not ?? http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/
View ArticleWet 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 ArticleI'm just window shopping but what are good quality repro contract A-2's that...
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View ArticleWW2 real deal flight jacket
Picked up the jacket and sword this weekend. 374th Bombardment Squadron, 14th AAF, CIB Unit
View ArticleThe Origins and Evolution of The USN 37J1 Flight Jacket - The Navy's First...
I am starting this thread to discuss the 37J1 flight jacket and it's origins. It was the first USN light weight leather flight jacket, and quite possibly the first bomber jacket ever. I will be editing...
View ArticleMilitaria flippers, a shameless phenomena. Base! base! base!
Gentlemen, A little rant, if you would allow me. I've seen two jackets 'flipped' in the past few days. In my opinion, this practice (although not new) is simply shameless. Without naming names, I...
View ArticleCossack ❤️
Recently , I am really loving the look Cossack jacket. May need to look at who are making good examples The colour in Einstein’s jacket is awesome
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Colvinex flight suit stencil question
I just bought a mint Colvinex flight suit and he back has stencil for NAS GFS 4. Now I know what NAS stands for but what does GFS stand for? I couldn't find a Naval Air Station with that acronym. Thanks,
View ArticleJacket care questions for WW2 era leather (with patches).
Some of you may have seen the earlier post of my recent score, a theater worn WW2 bomber jacket. What is the best way to store and preserve this jacket? I have been told to only use certain high...
View ArticleG1 contract list
I've seen somewhere on here the G1 contract list ! Can I hell find it again ! If anyone could help ??? Many thanks Carl
View ArticleA2 Bullion patches
I have acquired a couple of Bullion patches and would like to put them on my replica A2 jacket. Waits for gasps of horror to subside. Would the bullion patches have been worn on a ww2 era A2 ?. I think...
View Article1940s BUCO PULLOVER SHIRT
HELLO, ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS GOT A BUCO PULLOVER RACING SHIRT IN HIS COLLECTION ? MY ONE HAS THE LABEL "HIDDEN" ON THE INSIDE RIGHT BOTTOM NEXT TO THE TALON SIDE ZIPPER. ALL ZIPS ARE ORIGINAL TALON....
View ArticleGoat vs Cow Question
Is there a way to tell the difference between cow hide and goatskin?
View ArticleOh dear me-an AN-J-3.
I’ve been eyeing up a new Navy jacket for a while-I was close to getting an AVI G-1, but today I wandered onto Aero’s Sale page, and found this:- Type ANJ-3, Seal Goatskin, 44", Aero Leathers,...
View ArticleLightest replica jacket
I recently purchased a beautiful replica A 2 jacket.(picture posted on this site) Unfortunately I had to return it. I have a herniated disc in my neck and the weight caused pain after about 20 minutes...
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