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  1. green papaya

    A2 fit?

    if you cant even bend over to tie your shoe laces without restriction, it's too small for you. the older people get then broader and stouter the upper torso gets and a young men's size doesnt fit right on a middle aged or older person. you might need to go up a size for comfort
  2. green papaya

    Tankers (Winter Combat) Jacket Pictures.

    AT THE FRONT repro tanker jacket http://www.atthefront.com/us_uni_jackettanker.htm for wearing, I would buy this new reproduction for $80.00 from a company called AT THE FRONT
  3. green papaya

    New Aero A-2 pics

    nice jacket, but honestly it looks a little too snug / tight you should have more room for freedom of movement http://historylink101.com/ww2_color/WorldWarIIAirplaneCrews/index.html
  4. green papaya

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  5. green papaya

    Who makes the best non-WWII A2's and G1's?

    http://flyingtigerssurplus.com/catalog.php?c=2&p=345&id=2 COOPER makes a real nice leather flight jacket with or without side entry pockets
  7. green papaya

    found a really nice leather jacket at GOODWILL !

    thanks, I needed another leather jacket for cold winter days, this one will be my new winter jacket. my only other leather jacket is a Cooper A2 , not warm enough for those extra cold winter nights
  8. green papaya

    found a really nice leather jacket at GOODWILL !

    http://www.goldenbearsportswear.com/ I stopped by my local GOODWILL Sat afternoon and found this BRAND NEW leather jacket made by GOLDEN BEAR SPORTS WEAR of SAN FRANCISCO still had tags on it, appears to have never been worn! the leather has a nice pebbled texture and weighs almost six...
  9. green papaya

    is this a vintage Dept store mannequin?

    heres how it looks with WWII gear the stand is steel plate [not plywood] and the arms and hands are quick detachable with metal lugs and detent it seems well made / heavy duty, probably used by a major dept store like Macys
  10. green papaya

    What Are Your Exercise Programs?

    push ups sit ups barbells evening walks [2 - 3 miles at brisk pace] light jogging 5 - 6 times a week
  11. green papaya

    my new G-1! (with pics)

    military flyer's jackets are usually cut higher in the waist for wearing in the cockpit with flyer's overalls. the fur collar has a nice color
  13. green papaya

    is this a vintage Dept store mannequin?

    I think a vintage leather jacket or pilot's jacket will display nicely on this torso with a leather flight helmet w/ goggles
  14. green papaya

    is this a vintage Dept store mannequin?

    thanks Vintage Betty! I dont have the mannequin yet, so I dont know if it's marked with manufacturers markings. :)
  15. green papaya

    is this a vintage Dept store mannequin?

    yes then head does have an art deco look to it, the seller says it's sturdier than modern mannequins, and it's of fiberglass construction. I like the color, and the body has a very atheletic look, like a swimmer's build the slicked back hairstyle on the head also has a vintage 1940's look
  16. green papaya

    is this a vintage Dept store mannequin?

    just bought this male 1/2 body mannequin to use for my vintage military uniform displays. it has removable arms and hands with a solid steel stand. looks like it could be 1970's ?
  17. green papaya

    is it safe to wash WWII fatigues in the washer ?

    here is a USN HBT with open face buttons http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=976
  19. green papaya

    is it safe to wash WWII fatigues in the washer ?

    I think it's army, because it has metal buttons with stars and also has a gas flap inside. I think USN shirts had lower chest pockets
  20. green papaya

    is it safe to wash WWII fatigues in the washer ?

    WWII HBT cotton shirt thanks, I'll will wash them in cold water in the washer and hang to dry I have some stain remover called SHOUT that works well I'll make sure not to use the dryer Im not really sure if it's a rust stain or something else?
  21. green papaya

    What are you wearing today??

    ALOHA shirt loose cut jeans slip on leather shoes retro style watch
  22. green papaya

    is it safe to wash WWII fatigues in the washer ?

    I bought a WWII M43 cotton HBT fatigue shirt and it has a rust stain on the pocket, is it safe to use a little stain remover and wash it on the delicate cycle? or should I gently hand wash and lay flat to dry?
  23. green papaya

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    last movie I saw the movie IRON MAN last Sunday

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