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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Bump for JeffM;)
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    aero leather. or eastman

    Here you are, Jeff: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displaysubcatlist&subcatid=134
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    The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars of All Time

    A list which only has Sophia Loren as number 19, can't be taken seriously!
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    Americans in the RAF

    ...and it was a US submarine that got hold of the ENIGMA codemachine before US even entered the war! lol lol
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    Americans in the RAF

    Because - even with all the faults and mistakes, Smithy mentions - it might be just the book Kiltie and others were looking for, since it only describes US pilots in Battle of Britain. And - yes - I did read it. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to talk about it, would I?
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    aero leather. or eastman

    I am afraid they do not! I asked for a Irvin 52" with a bit extra length in body and sleeves. They did not do that. But Aero did! So Aero it was!
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    What type of Unit/Army are you interested in?

    The Battle of France - The Battle of Britain. RAF - Fighter Command. Especially 85 Squadron. Am also slightly turning into RAF Bomber Command - but being such a huge subject, I only scratch in the surface yet.
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    Americans in the RAF

    Regarding books: I bought this by mistake - but if you want to read the story of how 9 American pilots won the Battle of Britain almost singlehanded :p :p ;) , get Alex Kershaws's. "The Few". Besides that I can truely recommend John Godfrey's "The Look of Eagles" (Abebooks still has used...
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    The Red Baron (2008)

    Being neither a armchairgeneral or WWI history buff, but instead I am a guy who happens to teach film at university- I have worked with-, written and directed several films thoughout my worklife (Ads or commercials that is) So I do happen to know something about filmwork. There is nothing...
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    BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.

    He writes several pages on Prien and even more on the blocade of UK - just to mention some of it;) Being an expert you might know most of it, but his book gives a much broader overview than just aeroplanes, takeoffs and kills. Even goes very deep into the warindustrial buildup of all armed...
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    BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.

    Hi Kilroy - After my post I managed to got my hands on a copy, just haven't got around to read it yet. Must be next in line after james Holland. Good to have something to look forward to, eh? ;)
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    BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.

    I am halfway through James Holland: The Battle of Britain now. What a book!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Holland has really done his homework and has a much broader perspective: The u-boat war, The role of the Royal navy, the industrial problems with building - not only enough planes...
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    The Red Baron (2008)

    Smithy just said it all. I happened to watch it some weeks ago. And I forgot it just as quickly.
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    Who Did You Just See Live?

    Stewie Wonder Went to see Stevie Wonder last night in Copenhagen. Booooorrriiiiinnnggggggg...you just can not play Take Five on harmonica, Mr. Wonder.:mad: :eek: He is over the hill IMO. We left after the fifth number. Only positive thing was, that we got the tickets for free. If I get...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    lol lol lol
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    Very Lightly worn Original Poughkeepsie A2

    Congrats, Andrew. That is some jacket!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
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    To the bald

    Got to tell you this true story: A copywriter I used to work with, had extremely long, blond hair that also almost covered his eyebrows. What we did not know then was, that he suffered from a special and rare dicease, so he had absolutely no hair. It was impossible for him to grow any hair...
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    Any writers?

    Germany, last warwinter. An american pilot escaping from a POW meets a german farmer and his daughter. Partly based on a true story. A story of lies and truth. Love and death....what else is there?
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    Any writers?

    Copywriter in advertising. But have also written a few published shortstories and I am working on at film/TV script set in 1944-45.
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    WHAT CAN THE FEDORA LOUNGE DO FOR YOU?

    I've met new friends, I would not have met if it wasn't for Fedora Lounge.:) I've bought new glasses thanks to advice from some of these friends. I've read books on Battle of Britain, I only became aware of, thanks to one of these new friends. I got myself a brand new RAF Type B flying helmet...

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