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    Are You a "Serious" Collector? The Categorization of Fedora Loungers.

    I don't think I belong here at all. I don't dress vintage at all. I don't live vintage - at all. I live and work in this century. But I have an interest in Battle of Britain and the WWII period. I collect books on that subject - primarily Battle of Britain. And I have a very small collection...
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    Show us your scarves ...

    Thanks for the link, TwoTypes - I'll have a go at it - and wonder what to do with the jumpers and the rest of the stuff.
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    War Art

    No idea - it was like that in the book. Anyway - I strongly recommend this book. Kennington knew his chalk!
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    War Art

    Also by Kennington: The dane Kaj Birksted, OBE, DSO, DFC.
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    WWII Reenacting Discussion Thread

    Thanks, Stearmen. Always nice with a promotion :)
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    The story of Keep Calm and Carry On

    U r welcome :-)
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    The story of a pilot

    Just bought the book: The Face of Courage - The complete selection of Eric Kennington's warpaintings. Here is the portrait he did of Lewis in 1941 while he was recovering from his burns. I guess that is why the artist has shown Lewis in full flying gear - Irvin jacket and leather gloves. I have...
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    War Art

    Now in color! Scan under way in e-mail. (pdf) Cheers!
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    Any Cravat Wearers Out There?

    If I saw Steven Segal wearing a cravat (ascot - to some), I would stop wearing them. :)
  11. Spitfire

    The story of Keep Calm and Carry On

    Saw this one in Liberty House, London the other day: KEEP CALM and CALL MOM lol By the way - here's a link to a site where you can generate your own poster: http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/
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    The story of Keep Calm and Carry On

    One of the more solid errors in war-time movies is to hang that poster on the wall in the background, revealing that you know absolutely nothing about the period you are pretending to create. I've seen it a couple of times, though. ;)
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    WWII Reenacting Discussion Thread

    No - I am certainly not a spring chicken (- more like an ol' cock.) The picture you are referring to was made because I had just bought the helmet, googles and mask to add to my very, very small collection of RAF gear. (Nothing compared to my collection of Battle of Britain and RAF...
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    A rainy day in London town. My son and I - together with two elderly gentlemen. Trench: 2 x Aquascutum
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    War Art

    You got it, ol boy. I'll be happy to check it out for you, as soon as I get the book. And if it's in there, I'll mail you a scan/jpg. The above of Lewis is in the book from 1942 "Drawing the RAF" - bought it second hand a year ago. Some great pieces of art - mostly charcoal and pencil - but a...
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    Show us your scarves ...

    Thanks, will give them a call - going to London this weekend - so might even drop by. Keep you posted.
  19. Spitfire

    Show us your scarves ...

    Two Types - this seems to be your turf, so allow me to pop a question: Where do I get hold of a striped silk scarf or cravat. Old school/regimental type - not the real thing - just so you get an idea of what I am looking for. Or are they called something else? Squares maybe...I have been...
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    Ascots

    Oh - we couldn't have that, could we? ;) I have no intention of doing the look-a-like thing - any other colors will do nicely, thank you - it's the style I am after. The striped cravat/scarf/square - whatever it's called...:)
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    Ascots

    Got a question. All though I own a fair amount of cravats, I am still searching for something like this: or this: Edward Fox also wore a striped scarf/ascot in the opening scene of Battle of Britain (the movie). I don't know if they are cravats, scarves of squares - but how do I get hold...
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    Any Cravat Wearers Out There?

    Welcome Davey_Speedstar - yes we are a small group here!
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    War Art

    Just like he did this one of one of my favorite pilots from The Battle of France and The Battle of Britain: Albert Gerald Lewis, 85 Squadron/249 Squadron:

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