United States Army Aviators’ Clothing, 1917–1945 by C.G. Sweeting
Not sure if this has been posted before... Super interesting http://www.worldhistory.biz/download567/UnitedStatesArmyAviatorsClothing,%201917-1945_worldhistory.biz.pdf
View ArticleBest M445A i have ever seen, period! Looks and feel brand new
Never seen one like that before. It is truly mint and the shearling is 100% perfect. I have been looking for a shearling like that for along time and this one is it (and it fits me). It looks like it...
View ArticleAny thoughts on the Aero Indian Ranger?
Morning everyone, The collective advice I have had previously on this forum has helped me massively in selecting some truly awesome jackets. I have a credit with aero and have decided to take the...
View ArticleWhat are you wearing under your jacket in winter?
As some of you may know I'm in the process of buying an A2 jacket from Platon. While thinking really hard on whether to get a size 42 or 44, (yes I am in between sizes which makes it difficult to se my...
View ArticleAero 21996 weathering pics
I put all this stuff on Instagram and facebook feeds but forget to post the fun stuff here as well. I need to get better at that, after all this forum is where I started a long time ago- I have been...
View ArticleProtecting your jackets from moths etc
Hey all, Just a quick question, how do you all look after your jacket? Do you take any special care to stop moths etc from wrecking your very expensive collections. Any thoughts are much appreciated.
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Top "Hartmann" Cyclist Jacket for 600.-
I discovered this piece on german eBay kleinanzeigen. The overall look and craftsmanship says that is one of "pilots" artificially aged Hartmanns. He sells them usually for twice this price. So it's a...
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The Univited: A-2 with artwork, 40 B-24 missions, Tonopah, NV.
I have been spending some time in Tonopah this week and stopped in at the museum, which has a ton of artifacts from the nearby Tonopah Army Airfield, a large training center got B-24 crews and P-39...
View ArticleJacket fit and shoulder width.
Hey All, Just a quick question, have you found that if you lose a stone or two in weight (mainly around the middle) that your jackets still fit fine? I am thinking that the shoulders are the more...
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G1 Jacket need help with identification
Gents, can someone possibly help out to identify the patches on this jackets? Especially right chest and shoulder ... Thank you in advance!
View ArticleThe Abominable Snowman, The Unicorn, and The G-8 Flight Jacket, Do They...
For a number of years I’ve asked myself the same question . I now realize that I’ve had way to much free time on my hands, so I thought why not pose this question to the masses. So here’s the real...
View ArticleHow much thread?
How much thread does it take to sew an A-2? I can't imagine its a lot.
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A close shave
DHL delivered my jacket earlier than expected while I was out....lucklly all ended well as a call to someone 5 miles away rescued it. 650 gbp waiting to be nicked by a porch pirate
View Article(another) Toko-Ri thread
Continuing to explore the tremendous wealth of information here as I seek to further my knowledge on USN flying jackets. I have a Star Sportswear 7823E (and don't I regret not picking up an ELC about...
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Trying to identify an A-2 maker
Hello, I try to find, without success, the maker of this Dubow A-2. Quite distinctive so, some of you may know who made it. Thanks
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One for the gun boys
May be of interest Company Imports Trove of M1 Carbines from Ethiopia to Sell in US The M1 Carbine was the most produced infantry weapon manufactured by the United States for World War II. It was...
View ArticleFlight Jacket Books
You guys have probably been asked many times what are the best books on flight jackets especially A2. Please give me your best views on the top books and how to purchase. Many thanks
View ArticleEastman A1, .50CAL yes/no?
Hi All, I am looking to get an Eastman A1 and was wondering what your thoughts are on the Capeskin options. Should I go for the standard Capeskin or should I go for the aged .50CAL look? I have an A2...
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Vietnam Era KIA G-1
Hi All, Recently, I was tasked with working on an interesting Vietnam era G-1. As it turns out the fellow was in fact lost during the Vietnam War. That jacket is seen below. The write up on the...
View ArticleWhere have all the Good Wears Gone? An Opinion Piece.
Has anyone noticed lately that Good Wear jackets have become harder to find in the last year or so? They pop up on EBay occasionally, but not like in previous years . If you see one for sale here, it’s...
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