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  1. Doctor Damage

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    That's exactly why I have never bought an RAF shearling jacket, despite been keen on them for many years. Just like you've found, it would have been useful - not every winter, but often enough to have had no regrets on spending the big $$$.
  2. Doctor Damage

    Current USAF Issue A-2s

  3. Doctor Damage

    Current USAF Issue A-2s

  4. Doctor Damage

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    -20C this morning, wind chill around -33C or somesuch. I went for a short walk, about 1 km total, and it was okay if you're bundled up. But at the midway point I had to take my gloves off to re-tie my one boot and after no more than about 5 seconds exposure my fingers hurt!
  5. Doctor Damage

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    For some reason I read that sentence as "The Weather Girl called for snow and last night she got 8 inches."
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    Coldest Weather I've been in

    I just spoke to a friend of mine in Ottawa and she says it's -40C there today, although I think she meant with the wind chill. Nevertheless, that's why Ottawa is known as the world's coldest capital city (unless my memory is failing me).
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    Coldest Weather I've been in

    This morning it was -22C but no wind, although in open areas with a breeze it would feel much, much colder. The sun is out and will warm it up during the day though. I haven't seen the temp that low on the mercury for several years.
  9. Doctor Damage

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    That.
  10. Doctor Damage

    Your winter season forecast for 2014/2015: BRRRRRRR!!!!!

    Are you the guy who bought that Buzz L2B in 42 and wears a 42R suit? If so, what size is your N3B? I was looking at these a while back but could never satisfy myself about sizes and didn't bother to buy one.
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    You did extremely well and I'm envious! That coat fits you superbly well - lots of length but trim around the torso. The poly/cotton blend will resist wear and tear longer and will be more weather repellant. That small tab to close the collar might seem less interesting than the classic ones...
  13. Doctor Damage

    Your winter season forecast for 2014/2015: BRRRRRRR!!!!!

    Are you sure about that? It never went lower than -15 here in Niagara.
  14. Doctor Damage

    Your winter season forecast for 2014/2015: BRRRRRRR!!!!!

    25F or -25F?
  15. Doctor Damage

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    ^ wonderful coat - thanks for posting!
  16. Doctor Damage

    Leather Diver Squadron Cap Size XL

    Looks like a fine cap - well done Dumpster! Great to see someone doing it themselves and 'following their dream', no matter how clichéd that phrase sounds. BN1966 - please empty your inbox and sent items.
  17. Doctor Damage

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    To echo what has been said already, synthetics aren't good with fire/heat, except nomex and aramid of course. This brings back a vivid memory from my childhood. My parent's first house had a big fireplace and they used to have a fire going on cold winter nights (which I miss). One night my...
  19. Doctor Damage

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Here's an interesting modern photo showing a mix of jackets worn by reserve USCG.
  20. Doctor Damage

    CWU 36/P jacket, green, nylon, size 42R (by Wild Blue Yonder, i.e. G&B)

    Available one CWU 36/P jacket in green nylon, size 42, made in USA by Wild Blue Yonder (which was apparently linked with Flight Suits and a precursor to Gibson & Barnes). Condition used but in great shape, no damages or smells, a few faint white marks, some pilling on knits. Just dry cleaned and...
  21. Doctor Damage

    Whats the deal with VAT and jackets into the US from abroad

    I'm pretty sure foreign buyers were exempt at one time. I was in the UK twice in the mid-90s and I remember being told I could get the VAT back. They've probably tightened it up now, both to grab hold of every bit of money they can, plus to cut down on terrorist money laundering 'cause it's well...
  22. Doctor Damage

    Help me name the A-2

    Sounds from the comments above that emulating one of these jackets would be easy enough.
  23. Doctor Damage

    Identify this Pea Coat? Who makes it?

    Looks like a match to me, too. Well done sir!

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