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    Adding a throat clasp to repro A2

    I've got a nice repro vintage style A2 for everyday use, but i'd like to add a throat clasp ------the hook and eye fixture---as one wasn't fitted. Some questions: Is it an easy job to do? Can anyone point me to where I may get the parts? Any tips on fitting? Many thanks Guys, all help/ideas...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Thanks Andrew, i hope you don't mind me asking, what size are you height and chest -wise?
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Cheers Andrews, sorry, i'd took a picture of the vent holes but hadn't uploaded it ----here it is now below. From the sizes i've given, any idea of the Irvin size number it is Andrew? Jim.
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Hi Guys , here are some photos of my original Irvin,( and one of Monty wearing an almost identical one!) i'd like Andrew to cast his expert eye over them and hopefully have a stab at whose contract this was part of----------------would i be correct in thinking it dates from approx' 1942 Andrew...
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Note to repro Irvin producers: This is what a good repro should look like!
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Seen the photo of the offering from 'Thefew',misplaced on the original Irwin thread, and i have to say it looks absolutely terrible! Whoever makes these things has surely never seen an original Irvin! I'd love to know how many of these they actually sell.
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    nice one!:) ---------------let the madness end & normality will return!
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    It's not your fault Steven that two people were prepared to 'break the bank' so to speak to win the auction.Hopefully the underbidder for your jacket was successful in buying the other v.large jacket that sold shortly afterwards and normality will return to the market again. It would be sad for...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Another one going well on 'the bay' ------i think i got mine just in time! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-Irvin-Vintage-RAF-flight-flying-leather-jacket-/320640893331?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item4aa7afc193
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    WWII Flight Sims

    Yippee! ------------------i'm in! thanks for the support!
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    WWII Flight Sims

    My PC is over the recommended spec' for the game ----something just not right somewhere........ Bombarding A2A with e-mails at the mo.....they don't like replying do they?
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Well overpriced for the condition it's in that's for sure!
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    WWII Flight Sims

    Hi Smithy! The latest is i've tried to re-register with the A2A forum with yet another email account and this time A2A have sent me a link, but...........after clicking this, the A2A site loads and reads: 'link doesn't match anything in our database' ---i don't think they want me!:( I've...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Is this a new record price for an original Irvin? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260716389386&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123
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    WWII Flight Sims

    Thought i'd have a crack at this Smithy! ----------installed BOB II ,but despite downloading and installing the latest 2.11 update and the multiskin pack, the game still keeps crashing to the desktop! ---my PC's specs' are ok and i've also updated my video drivers, added the latest DirectX etc...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Andrew, i'm now waiting for the second coat of Pecard's to dry on mine! LOL!-----------i'm sick of all the snow in the UK now, but i hope it stays long enough to get at least some Irvin wearing done! My Irvin is now finally restored(when it dries)and it's ready to go!--------------i can't...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Beautiful jacket Paddy! and in superb condition too!
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    This is very similar to mine Andrew --who do you think made it! Would you say this was a size 4?
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    Was there any reason for not having pockets in RAF "Irvin" Jackets?

    ...because the matching sheepskin trousers that made up the Irvin suit had the pockets!---------------the trousers also had a high waistband which were well overlapped by the jacket. This set up, with also the sheepskin gloves and boots had the primary function of keeping the wearer warm at...
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    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Cheers Andrew, i'll give that a go ---i can use that pocket for the leather!:D

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