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  1. Dr H

    FS Freewheelers Journeyman 44 Black Deerskin

    PM sent.
  2. Dr H

    FS Freewheelers Journeyman 44 Black Deerskin

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  3. Dr H

    FS Freewheelers Journeyman 44 Black Deerskin

    Hi TRF I’ll take the Journeyman please. I'm in the UK, but I’ve organised for a friend in the US to accept and forward the jacket. Cheers Ian
  4. Dr H

    WW1 flying coats

    Hmmm...certainly another option, although I still prefer the RFC version (more stylish).
  5. Dr H

    WW1 flying coats

    You're welcome. John's black coat (currently in the classifieds) does resemble the ELC coat, but it's considerably cheaper. Personally, while I'd never have cause to wear it I do like the shorter RFC wrap over jacket.
  7. Dr H

    WW1 flying coats

    Long and short versions of the RFC uniform. https://thehistorybunker.co.uk/ww1-and-ww2-leather-jackets/World-war-1-RFC-Royal-Flying-Corps-leather-coat? https://historybunker.com/product/ww1-british-royal-flying-corps-rfc-leather-coat-short-version/ Noble House offer a 'von Richthofen jacket'...
  8. Dr H

    Aero Irvin Flying Jackets

    That was a very early Aviator by the Cockpit Clothing Co. of Southampton. Pretty much spot on for a Links Irvin, right from day one. I’ve no idea when they lost their way, but they did as the later jackets were really mediocre.
  9. Dr H

    Aero Irvin Flying Jackets

    Here you go: best repro Irvin that I have ever seen: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-cockpit-clothing-southampton-1942-pattern-aviator-irvin-size-42-44.80520/
  10. Dr H

    Aero Irvin Flying Jackets

    No, there was no link between Cockpit Clothing Co. and ELC. I have heard that Gary might have some input into the earlier versions, or that the early ELC jackets might have been influenced by the Cockpit, but only Gary could confirm this after such a long time I imagine. FWIW, I've owned several...
  11. Dr H

    Jacket Hangers

    I agree, and this plays on those fears, but swapping a broad, supportive hanger with 'natural shoulders') or foam tubes to spread the load for a narrow blade isn't the way to go IMHO.
  13. Dr H

    Aero Irvin Flying Jackets

    That's a great shame about Aces High - a very fine maker. I had an Irvin (The Aviator) made by Cockpit of Southampton, that pre-dated ELC, and was quite the best repro Irvin that I have ever seen (in terms of hide, fleece, and cut), lacking only accurate zips. Sadly it was a size too small and I...
  14. Dr H

    Jacket Hangers

    Absolutely...not for me thank you, I can do without the viral marketing. My existing broad shouldered hangers, one a complimentary from a 1930's tailor, are perfectly OK for my Freewheelers horsehide jackets; the capeskin jackets are folded up and laid flat. I live in the depths of the country...
  15. Dr H

    Jacket Hangers

    Yes, you should have negotiated the cut before making the post...
  16. Dr H

    Aero Irvin Flying Jackets

    Aces High is undoubtedly the best of the three that you have listed (if Jon is still taking orders), followed by ELC in my opinion.
  17. Dr H

    BK aeronaut sizing?

    Ken Calder has identified the capeskin jacket as British and dated it to the 1930s. Lightning was a British manufacturer and was commonly used on Irvin sheepskins. It’s a rare survivor as the capeskin is in very lightly worn condition. It’s in a decent size too (unlabelled, but dimensions put it...
  19. Dr H

    BK aeronaut sizing?

    True, I’m not disputing the provenance, age, or significance. My zipped windcheater has a Lightning zip, but I simply prefer the look of a buttoned jacket.
  20. Dr H

    BK aeronaut sizing?

    It does look great although, if I’m being really picky, I’d prefer a buttoned fastening.
  21. Dr H

    BK aeronaut sizing?

    I have a similar British variant from the same era, albeit with knitted cuffs and waist in capeskin).
  22. Dr H

    BK aeronaut sizing?

    Then I missed your point - I was addressing who produces a casual buttoned windcheater jacket in the ‘20s format (and that Himel kicked off the trend again more recently) not who was copying whose jacket.
  23. Dr H

    FOR SALE: ELC Type A-1 .50 cal size 44

    A-2 over A-1? Even more questionable! ;)

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