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  1. Doctor Damage

    Schott 118/618: feasible for a tall person?

    25" sleeves on someone 6'2" is going to be far too short, unless you have shrunken arms or you're a hipster.
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    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    This is the big discussion thread for N3B parkas.
  3. Doctor Damage

    FS: USAF N-3B parka, Albert Turner mid-1950s, size Large

    USD $40?
  4. Doctor Damage

    Schott 118/618: feasible for a tall person?

    Good to know... one is always a bit leery of measurements charts... Thanks for posting!
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

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    Norfolk Jacket

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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Not only is that a nicely proportioned and detailed coat, the weave is quite interesting. I don't know what that weave would be called but I've only seen it once before, on the following overcoat worn by Sir Nicholas Soames, a British MP (look closely at the headshot photo and you'll see what I...
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    ^ what rocketeer said, if you like the coat wear it... there really aren't any rules
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Here's some publicity photos and on-set photos of Alec Guiness starring at George Smiley in the original BBC television series. The first four photos of him standing in a market are not in costume, just publicity shots. The rest, with him wearing glasses, are in costume. The overcoat is the...
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Some old photos showing vintage overcoats. The first one is a crime scene, I've censored the dead bodies. The second photo is two plainsclothes police flanking some mobster. Everything looks normal until you see the height marker and notice that the tallest man is only about 5-6 or 5-7, minus hat.
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    Coldest Weather I've been in

    It's been cold with a sharp, biting wind these last few days, but it's stayed above freezing. For those who are hoping for cold weather, check out Calgary's current forecast: http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-52_metric_e.html. Minus 27C at night! ouch
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Good info and cautions. Many thanks! My overcoat is totally unstructured, the only padding or interlining is in the shoulders. The only part that needs attention is the right breast, which is one big chunk of flat wool, so I should be able to avoid any seams, etc, when I get around to this.
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    How to resist buying another jacket?

    Yeah, you've come to the wrong place if you're trying to resist buying more gear.
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    They were originally the "official" coat of British officers in WW1 and often had removable liners, fur liners, sometimes fur collars, etc. They were private purchase so tended to vary quite a bit, but the basic appearance was pretty standard. Also, the originals were really short, just barely...
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Looking back, our members have been posted some really great stuff lately. Looking forward to more, guys! On topic, I recently took my 20 year old Hugo Boss overcoat to the dry cleaners. I never wear it anymore, but it was dirty and needed cleaning. The dry cleaners, of course, buggered it up...
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Exactly right, it's bang on. Some versions, arguably the true original, would have a more light gray tone, but pish posh. I've unfortunately never been able to find one of these, so well done Michael!
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    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Honest question: Are you infatuated with B-3 jackets, or B-3 contract numbers?
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    Biker jacket

    That Durable looked a nice jacket. Sleeves were 23" or something, a shorty! Here's an option for those who don't want to spend big $$$ on a leather jacket:
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    Leather Police Jackets

    Branded makes all their stuff from steerhide, these days, it seems. They claim it's heavy but also supple to allow movement. I keep thinking of getting one of their big NYPD highway coats, but I should have done that a year ago when the U.S. dollar was weaker...
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Captain Jeff Kuss of the Blue Angels, who was killed a few months back.

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