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  1. Mike1973

    Bruce got the juice - Bruce Willis' Jacket

    Just found this thread! I can't really add any further useful info to this debate, but I was surprised to see how similar Bruce's jacket was to one I picked up in 2008. I've no idea who the maker is but I thought it would be interested to compare the wear pattern...
  2. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    While going through my old cycling mags found this illustration that was a close-ish match to BK's jacket - From 1936 Also, After going through about a dozen pre war and post war cycling mags, I could find no decent reference for leather jackets being worn - in either adverts or...
  3. Mike1973

    On yer bike!

    1936 cyclist clothes... Found this while looking for pictures of leather jackets for a thread on outerwear Bigger file here http://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@N08/4463581930/sizes/l/
  4. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    It's easier to cycle in plus fours than in a leather jacket. ;)
  5. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    More blouson style 'suedette' cycling jackets http://www.cotswoldcycling.co.uk/kit_page.html In fact the whole site has some cracking shots showing club cycling in the '30's http://www.cotswoldcycling.co.uk/photo_gallery.html Interesting there are no obviously leather jackets...
  7. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Here's the advert I was thinking of, out of a 1937 'The Cyclist' magazine. Interesting they mention 'suedette'... good match though! And you can view it bigger here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@N08/4460374479/sizes/l/
  8. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Good observation BK, now you mention it I'm not entirely sure either... And these jackets do look incredibly similar. If I get a chance tonight I'll dig out my old '30's / '40's cycling mags and have a shufti through the adverts in the back, I'll scan the clothing ones in as I think there are...
  9. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Another old family photo I've posted before. Before we get sidetracked with the embarrassment of riches for any army surplus junkie, check out the guy on the left wearing a similar jacket to my grandfather. A suede bomber jacket type affair again. Photo is from a Youth Club cycling day out...
  10. Mike1973

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Grandad 'H Johnson' My grandfather - Harry Johnson - Unfortunately not a clear photograph, but this was from a cycling trip somewhere, (I think Stafford) just prewar, around '37. (Harry was born Nov '18) He appears to be wearing a suede bomber type jacket, with elastic cuffs and I assume...
  11. Mike1973

    Tips needed on replacing the liner in an A2

    Cheers for clearing that up Peacoat!
  13. Mike1973

    Tips needed on replacing the liner in an A2

    I tried earlier Van, but for some reason I can't get it to work for me, keeps saying conformation code incorrect [huh] It may be I'm already registered under my home email, not work? Anyway, the forgot password link didn't like me either :eusa_doh: :D
  14. Mike1973

    Tips needed on replacing the liner in an A2

    Cheers Peacoat ;)
  15. Mike1973

    Tips needed on replacing the liner in an A2

    TTT... Just trying to log in to VLJ, but I've not been on there for ages and have forgotten my password :eusa_doh: Doesn't help I think it may have been on a discontinued work address as well... Any help appreciated :D
  16. Mike1973

    Restored WWII motorboats on display at Portsmouth

    Caught it on the local news in the week, made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end seeing them a speed :eek: Awesome. I was lucky to do a spot of filming as an extra on HMS Medusa in the late '90's. That was fantastic charging up and down Southampton Water :cool...
  17. Mike1973

    Tips needed on replacing the liner in an A2

    Right chaps, (and chapettes ;-) just looking for a bit of guidance here as I know a few of you have done this before. I bought this jacket 18 months or so ago now, and love it! But it had several issues. The leather was great but the stitching was not, the bottom of the male part of the zip...
  19. Mike1973

    40's bomber jacket

    That is a great looking jacket! Love the style, and the name suits it down to a tee!
  20. Mike1973

    HOME GUARD curiosity...

    Picked this little book up several years ago now, but it has been hiding in a box since then. Thought it was about time I did something with it, so just scanned it in to share it. A charming little momento of Home Guard life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/29051501@N08/sets/72157623198906527/...
  21. Mike1973

    Vintage Sunglasses

    I was given these last week :cool: They belonged to a good friends grandfather, and I assume are from the '40's. He was in the Royal Navy during the war, working his way up through the ranks. Would be great if they could find a pic of him wearing them as well! The fit a treat, but...
  22. Mike1973

    Vintage Workwear

    I'm pretty certain that is a British Army shirt Dinerman, used from the '30's through to the '40's. Very like an 'Other Ranks' in design and material, but collarless... I'm wondering if this may be an officers field shirt with the collar... I have a very similar collarless Other Ranks...
  23. Mike1973

    Ahoy There! Sailor Boy Outfit for sale!

    He is indeed! And doesn't he suit it! :D

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