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  1. Doctor Damage

    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    ^ They must have been using a different system, or just didn't care. One of the photos below shows a mask in the 1960s. Here's the old fur collared winter jackets in use. Here's the current issue winter jacket, note detachable wool lined hood.
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    Here's some "action" photos of the new winter jackets with matching overalls. Yeah, it snows up here. I like those leather/fur winter caps.
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    Here's the current issue winter flying jacket. It's got a fleece lined shawl collar, lots of velcro, etc. I think these might be made of nomex... the new summer ones are for sure. There's a zipper around the neck to attach a wool lined hood.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    The incomparable Liv Tyler in an Alpha N3B regular fit. She'd be a good candidate for one of their slim fit coats.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    This isn't a flight jacket, although it appears the RAF has jackets of a vaguely similar design.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Yes, this is a fashion nylon jacket, but it's actually pretty conservative in terms of details. UPDATE: This is one of Alpha's new slim fit jackets, they have an L2B, an MA-1, and a B15.
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    Yeah it's gotta be done privately. Plus size tags are not always reliable, so someone has to actually check it out first.
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    WINTER FLYING JACKETS Here's the blue version.
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    WINTER FLYING JACKETS I noted before there have been four types of winter flying jackets, the 1950s model posted above, then two versions with the huge fur collar, and finally a fourth modern design. Below are photos of the two middle models with fur collars; as far as I can tell the only real...
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    Buzz Rickson B-15 - pic heavy

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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Here's an old photo that shows two pilots wearing those flight jackets made from cut-down flight suits.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Here's some pics of those Russian pilot's jackets. The first one is older, the others are newer. It appears the only differences are that the old jacket has button cuffs and adjustable side straps, whereas the new ones have neither. We had discussed these jackets a bit several months back in...
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Buzz Rickson WW2 repro peacoat (click for larger pics). These don't make much sense since originals are still relatively plentiful.
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    leather pea coat

    Buzz Rickson WW2 style leather peacoat (click for larger pics).
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    Canadian Forces flying jackets (post-war)

    WINTER FLYING JACKETS Apparently the RCAF had winter flying jackets in the 1950s, which I wasn't aware of. Here's one.
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    Buzz Rickson B-15 - pic heavy

    original B-15D look closely and you'll notice that the throat tab is mounted on the opposite side
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

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    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Some people are never happy. But maybe this will cheer up a few folks... Alpha apparently offers (in Japan) a 1950s style MA-1 with 50% wool 45% cotton 5% nylon insulation. It's clearly not a high-end repro, but if they sold them here I'd get one for sure and probably live happily ever after...

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