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  1. John Lever

    Vanson Flying Fortress Jacket

    Do any members have a photo ? The Vanson site only shows black jackets.
  2. John Lever

    LUFTWAFFE jackets - Eagles who Dare to Wear..!

    Beware Noblehouse the quality is Pants.
  3. John Lever

    1940's ? German leather cycling jacket bought today !

    How much did you pay for it ? It could be 1940's or 1950's. The condition looks almost mint.
  4. John Lever

    B3 Jacket issues

    If you read Sweetings ' Combat Clothing ' he describes how the sheepskin was factory coated by the ' Corseal process' to make it waterproof, oil and dirt proof. This coating was a acrylic base coat usually seal brown, followed by a cellulose clear top coat this gave the shine. The 'in...
  5. John Lever

    LUFTWAFFE jackets - Eagles who Dare to Wear..!

    Some of these jackets are from the 1950's [ which I prefer]. Here are two I bought recently- Both are brown. Here's a 30's one -
  7. John Lever

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    The Goodwear is my choice.
  8. John Lever

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Paddy, remember there are possibilities to own several variants ...
  9. John Lever

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Ha Ha !, mines on it's way....
  10. John Lever

    B3 jacket, which manufacturer?

    All Real McCoys prices include shipping. Their B3 is among the best as is the Eastman. Lost Worlds is again superb, but some believe the pocket to be too small and the wear in period too long [years]
  11. John Lever

    Lost Worlds B3 New Unworn

    I have a size 44 B3 for sale. Only worn inside the house, it is otherwise new. For details see item 200183706772 ebay.
  13. John Lever

    1950 's German bike jacket

    Sorry mate there aren't any left ... only joking.
  14. John Lever

    1950 's German bike jacket

    Here's another one from Hanover -
  15. John Lever

    1950 's German bike jacket

    I think they are just Motorradlederjacke [!] The cafe racer type neck and the huge cross over wind flap are typical of the design. Some Tanker jackets or Panzerjacke were similar. The first jacket pictured has a label saying made in Dresden, formerly E. Germany. I bought it as being from the...
  16. John Lever

    1950 's German bike jacket

    Thanks for the compliments. The very ratty one was a gift from a German collector, to show me what to look for. The second I bought recently for £120 on ebay Germany. Both are too small but I plan to have copies made in size 44. Andrew, I wish I were an expert, but alas I am not. I think...
  17. John Lever

    1950 's German bike jacket

    Here are some photos of my 1950's bike jacket. I'm, not sure of the leather type, but it has the usual Velveton lining. It's a very small [34] size so my daughter will wear it to college. I hope to have a copy made from horsehide. The second jacket is a similar design, possibly from 1930's.
  19. John Lever

    Cockpit 1942 Reproduction B-3

    That would be a real Freudian slip on my part ! I used to own an Avirex Museum Quality B3 that was reddish aniline sheepskin with amazing character. I sold it to John Chapman and he was similarly impressed. If he reads this perhaps he might post some pics if he still has them.
  20. John Lever

    Cockpit 1942 Reproduction B-3

    Brendan, I also like this jacket. I called Jacky Clurman to ask for some more photos but unfortunately nothing ever happened. I challenged her on the very high price compared to other manufacturers eg. Lost Worlds, but she was friendly but unwilling to compromise. I like the 100 mission...
  21. John Lever

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Just to add that ' not much of a challenge ' refers to the faking of a jacket. Not the manufacture of Goodwear jackets.
  22. John Lever

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    As an antiques restorer I often see reproduction pieces, usually from China ,that are indistinguishable from genuine pieces. I think it is possible to make a jacket and age it so as to be able to fool virtually anyone. If a man in a shed can forge a fake statuette that fooled the British Museum...
  23. John Lever

    GREAT AERO half belt thread.

    Beautiful leather. I am surprised it took so long as it's a fairly standard jacket.

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