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  1. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    I would only call it a 'Private Purchase' is there was proof of it being bought and used by a servicemen. Otherwise it is a civilian jacket in the military style of the period. I wonder what the perceived market was at the time, civilian or military? That is of course if this was made during...
  2. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    Interesting, I got it for $35 over what you sold it. Seems that's about the ceiling for civvie jackets? I wonder how much the knit replacement cost? More than $35... Glad you only replaced the slider, I've been scratching my head working out how anyone could stitch a tape in so perfectly...
  3. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    You did a good job on the zip Steve, must have taken a while using the original holes. I couldn't tell it had been replaced. Seller said the waist knit had been replaced by Aero. Again a nice job.
  4. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    And the fit... Seller gave measurements of 19" shoulders, 20" chest, 25" down the sleeves and the back, both down to the bottom of the knits. Sounded like a good 40, ideal for my 5'9" and 36 chest frame. Actually the chest is 21 1/2", sleeves 26" to the knit, and back 26" to the knit...
  5. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    Underarm and vents. Right pocket. The flap is 1/4 inch too long [huh] Brass talon zipper... Can anyone help date it from this? Acme Depot describes ones with round holes in the pullers being early?
  7. Mike1973

    Civilian A-2

    I know there is a lot of crossover between here and the VLJ, so a lot of serious jacket aficiando's will already have seen this. Interested to atribute a maker to the jacket though, so no harm in putting it about ;) After wanting an A-2 for several years, I've finally purchased this last...
  8. Mike1973

    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Just been doing some research on a Stirling downed on a Nuremburg raid in '43, and found my way to this site... http://www.luftwaffe.cz/ And thought this image would be appropriate here... http://www.luftwaffe.cz/bacsila.html
  9. Mike1973

    Boater faction!

    Count them...! http://www.shorpy.com/node/3337?size=_original
  10. Mike1973

    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    The Guard by the Hurrie looks very Russian, so do the sailors with their jackboots... And the shot looks near the coast... Something to do with the RAF protecting Russian convoys perhaps? And based in Russia? I'l love to know more!
  11. Mike1973

    Trying to accurately date a G-1 – is it possible?

    Great thread! My father has just bought a Cagleco, I'll post some pics up when I can. Not much hard evidence to add though I'm afraid, just adding my Pritzker in, Another MIL-J-7823 (AER). Keen to more accurately date it...
  13. Mike1973

    Loungers' Pets

    Mabel Going for a walk during a recent visit to the Isle of Man
  14. Mike1973

    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Cheers fellas! Yep, sounds like the jacket is going to a very good home in Victoria, and will make a nice addition to his Irvin trousers! Sounds like a top bloke. I was suprised at the final price, I was expecting to make my money back, but not much more. Always difficult to judge the market...
  15. Mike1973

    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    packing an Irvin up... Right, slight change of subject! I've just sold the tidy Irvin I got of Andrew in 2006, soon to be heading off to a new home in Australia! I just wondered how best to pack it for it's long journey... At the moment it's zipped up in a clear suit bag, and placed in a...
  16. Mike1973

    For Sale, Late War multi panel Irvin

    Cheers Smithy! To be honest, I'll be happy with just making my money back! The reserve is a little bit below what I paid in 2006, a fair price then. Be interesting to see how it does this time round... Never easy to gauge the market using ebay though! Good pictures always help of course...
  17. Mike1973

    For Sale, Late War multi panel Irvin

    Decided to put the Irvin I bought off fellow Lounger Aswatland in 2006 on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180232553586&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting A lovely jacket, but I have only worn it outside once during my time as custodian, and given it...
  19. Mike1973

    Boater faction!

    Well spotted! Me thinks it could be a patent date then? Be cool to find a pic of George V wearing one...
  20. Mike1973

    Boater faction!

    Tony, you've got that "That's another fine mess you gotten me into...:eusa_doh: " expresion down to a T! Seriously though, the boater suits you!:eusa_clap And the 'tache looks good, mine was short lived, the Better Half didn't really approve...:( Smart 'taches go so well with...
  21. Mike1973

    Boater faction!

    Found this yesterday... Found this gem yesterday in the local Oxfam... I was just passing, as you do, and it caught my eye... looked inside as saw that it was my size... So tried it on... Then thought "What the hell am I going to do with a boater? I'm never going to wear...
  22. Mike1973

    Leather Jerkin, Womens, ATS, WW2

    A 1945 ATS Jerkin. Lovely condition, leather is fantastic! On ebay, no reserve and cheap start... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180228217954&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=008
  23. Mike1973

    WWII Films

    Has 'Sahara' (1943) had a mention yet, with Humphrey Bogart... http://imdb.com/title/tt0036323/ Great for a wartime flag waver! '30 seconds over Tokyo' has already been mentioned.. I love the scene where they're having trouble starting the motor on the B25,and the deck hands are...
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