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  1. Dumpster Diver

    Still Looking for Cuffs and Waist for G-1 Jacket.

    I think if Im not mistaken, you will come across a lot of G-1 Jackets with Cuffs and waist Removed, Im not exactly sure, but I theorized the military did this when De-commisioning them to place in long term Storage crates or whatever..the intention might have been to deter Moths and Mice from...
  2. Dumpster Diver

    Still Looking for Cuffs and Waist for G-1 Jacket.

    Expensive, woah youre not kidding. I could buy another Jacket at those kinds of prices, oh well. Ebay it is then. Thought I would ask you guys Just in case. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Rib-Rack-Navy-G-1-Flight-Jacket-Cuff-Waistband-/190897055671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c7259e7b7...
  3. Dumpster Diver

    Still Looking for Cuffs and Waist for G-1 Jacket.

    If not you personally, maybe theres a place you know to get some (besides Ebay) that I dont know of you could kindly tell me about.
  4. Dumpster Diver

    Temperature Range for an A2

    Keeping warm in an A-2 Wasnt the main priority at the time. I think the leather was to keep from being Drenched in AV Gas and spattered with Flaming oil.
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Temperature Range for an A2

    I beg to differ. I wore mine just now through town all day long in minus 14...of course I am Wearing a red woolen shirt and also a sweater underneath...B-2 hat, gloves and Im doing absolutely fine. The Fit of my Cooper A-2 Is Appaulingly bad of course, Its a waste of hide in my oppinion, but I...
  7. Dumpster Diver

    Arrest made in Aero property recovery case:

    In response to Hoosierdaddy; Full leather alchemist!
  8. Dumpster Diver

    Arrest made in Aero property recovery case:

    What was the guy gonna go and do with 200 Leather Jackets. Theives albeit, with good taste in clothes I suppose.
  9. Dumpster Diver

    Wool commando sweaters

    you can Try the Canadian Issue ones, not sure if they are still issued or replaced by Something Fleece or nylon, same design used by cops and air cadets..If you try your luck and look hard, you will find the oldschool WW2 American Style ones for cheap. Those V-neck button style ones, I like them...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    Temperature Range for an A2

    I will wait for an extemely* cold day, and will then don my Cooper A-2, and spend a day in town, and get back to you.
  11. Dumpster Diver

    Still Looking for Cuffs and Waist for G-1 Jacket.

    Just thought I would ask if any of you have a spare set of cuffs and-or-waist for a G-1 Jacket, I dont care if they are Pretty ratty or full of holes and moths have eaten them up a little, Just as long as they are real-deal Oldschool. My G-1 is not in great shape, but been my Lucky Jacket...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    New Aero Leather design Battle of Britain model Irvin

    I would tell them they only get one after enlisting in the RAF and earn their wings.
  14. Dumpster Diver

    New Aero Leather design Battle of Britain model Irvin

    Colour looks better after 70 years.
  15. Dumpster Diver

    What do you guys use on your shoes/boots?

    I gave up on Polishing, and Just have an old pair of Canadian Combat boots from the 70s, They are Just an indestructable pair of Sh*t Kickers, Caked in mud, and Hang outside all year round, I dont even tie them up anymore. Nothing but Heavy slabs of Cow-hide. You wanna know the REAL secret to...
  16. Dumpster Diver

    Cleaning/restoring shearling coat

    Mould Is nothing to take lightly, Keep the Jacket Dry in the summer himidity, Ive had problems with mould and its a real ongoing ordeal.
  17. Dumpster Diver

    Do you wear your Aero while driving (does the jacket get seatbelt rash)?

    Haha, For once it feels good to be legit with my ratty old Jackets worn in the old fashioned way.
  19. Dumpster Diver

    Heres one for the Museum!

    Heres the Pics in case you missed this one. :kiss: Those two-tone Pannels are my favourite thing on it, great mottled Patina!!!
  20. Dumpster Diver

    Heres one for the Museum!

    Every once in a while I see one in a wartime photo somewhere. Have you got any pics of Canadians with Painted Irvins, I would love to see those!
  21. Dumpster Diver

    Heres one for the Museum!

    Another thing that Would sort of Authenticate it further is something Andrew has pointed out; A *painted* Irvin is Super rare. Meaning it was not common Practice in the RAF during Wartime, at least not as common as was amongst American flight Crew. So the 8th AF Logo on the back of an Irvin is...
  22. Dumpster Diver

    Heres one for the Museum!

    SOLD! Wow, didnt take long, SOMEONE sure thinks its authentic! good thing I saved the pics, I had a feeling it wasnt gonna be in the listing for much longer. I hate being Right all the time!
  23. Dumpster Diver

    Heads up! Newly Listed Aero *Mixed Batch* B-3 down on the bay.

    Yeah, Different Breed of Sheep I guess, Good British Stock, I also think the durability comes from the Tanning method a little too.

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