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    First Aero leather jacket - Advise needed

    I learned that one as I had once set my heart on an ELC Star Sportswear A2. I had the 352nd A2 already, but I wanted something else that was also neater and could be better dressed up with a pair of good chinos, as well as down with jeans. I'd read up all I could about the Star Sportswear model...
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    First Aero leather jacket - Advise needed

    It could well be. For myself, I know that out here in Canada, I can deal with, say, History Preservation Associates in NY, USA for an Eastman product and deal in US dollars, or deal directly with ELC in England and spend my money in Pounds Sterling. With our Canadian dollar being in the parlous...
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    Coldest Weather I've been in

    I know, right? Just before I headed off to Mexico, the last thing I did before I logged off, I sent him a PM to wish him a merry Christmas and all that, but no reply either. I hope he's doing alright.
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    Coldest Weather I've been in

    It's hard to think that 10 days ago I was in Mexico, boogie-boarding in the Pacific and covered in Factor 70 while I did so (I can't use Factor 100. That's the next step up for me and they're bandages - and they'd get wet and soggy and fall off in the surf) - and fast forward to day today and I...
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    Lost Worlds jackets.

    It's beautiful thing. What more can I say? I'm very glad for you, Roma.
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    First Aero leather jacket - Advise needed

    Desmond; welcome to the Lounge. I'm glad you're enjoying learning the ropes from everyone here who have already learnt so much already (and as my dad says, "You pay to learn" - meaning that you have to shell out some cash to later appreciate your choices, as we all have done here!). I'd add...
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    Restoring a vintage G-1/M422-A as a project

    Thanks to each of you for the great replies. It's much appreciated! I'll PM you (Thor and Steve S) with any questions about the few originals out there that have caught my eye - and ask you if they're what I should be looking at - or avoiding! Thanks again! :)
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    Sad jacket post of the day...

    I know there's a lot of sadness about today, but hopefully this will raise a smile for those who appreciated and admired David Bowie. I'd not seen this before (my girlfriend just sent it to me and it made me laugh out loud) but it illustrates to me how and why Ricky can take the rip out of...
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    Sad jacket post of the day...

    The guy was so many good things over the decades, and throughout it all, he was always cool. My favourites were his duet of "Hallo Spaceboy" with Pet Shop Boys and his duet with Bing. I discovered the Radio 1 music chart in the early 70s and he was in it then. I had no idea then (being a kid)...
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    Restoring a vintage G-1/M422-A as a project

    Firstly, thanks for the advice, Technonaut! I'm glad that we're on the same page but you're way ahead of me and ready for your plans to come together! I'm glad that the quotes are so reasonable too! That's very inspiring! And I look forward to seeing the result! Secondly, thanks as always Nick...
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    New Pike Bros N-1 Deck Jacket

    Well, thanks to Emergency Ian, we now know it's decent quality - and with a lot of practice beforehand on various materials, I reckon it's the answer. Now, if only Ian could have a sudden revelation on its whereabouts …! Sounds like you're in no rush, so I'd wait for it to happen.
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    Restoring a vintage G-1/M422-A as a project

    Hi fellas, I was just musing over the idea of finding an old and battered (less immediately desirable/more affordable) vintage G-1 or M422-A jacket from the 1950s - and restoring it. I was thinking that, if the leather was in decent shape but the lining/knits/zip were in dire need of...
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    New Pike Bros N-1 Deck Jacket

    Hey Butte! Was just looking on eBay for an old restorable G-1 and look what I found! It'd be perfect for your jacket! http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-US-NAVY-USN-CLOTHING-N-1-M-41-Deck-Jacket-RUBBER-STAMP-/252237129894?hash=item3aba8128a6
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    Attaching Morale Patches On Leather Flight Jackets

    I've just enjoyed reading this thread from beginning to end (I was rushing to finish deadlines prior to Christmas, so didn't have time to before) and have enjoyed all the updates and prep and your enthusiasm, Steve. There's a lot of service and pride in that jacket and it must evoke a lot of...
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    New Aero ANJ-4 (pic heavy)

    Ah, a good on-shore wind is the benchmark test for a heavy-zone jacket, if you ask me. I remember when I first arrived in Canada back in '96 and my first winter ('96/'97) was a really cold one (apparently) and I had my old Aviation Leathercraft Irvin then - which had been completely undefeated...
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    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    Looks great, Thor - and I know you know your M422-A's, so if it passes muster with you, I know it's good! Looking forward to the fit pics and enjoy it! (Easily done!)
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    New Aero ANJ-4 (pic heavy)

    Finally, I'm back from my two weeks in Mexico! And whilst I was down there, I was thinking about TFL and wondering just how you'd made out with your new ANJ-4 and if you'd received it … And it looks really great and well worth waiting for! That was a good choice that you made on the goatskin...
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    New Pike Bros N-1 Deck Jacket

    You're most welcome, Butte, I'm just glad to help - and do practice on some throw-away material first! Not that great jacket of yours! Cheers, mon ami! :)
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    New Pike Bros N-1 Deck Jacket

    Hi Butte, Nope, not forgotten you, nor my promise to get back to you on the stencil. I've been repeatedly trying to get a hold of my contact who's the faux-finisher - and he's been really busy closing down his business (he blames the economy) which apparently is an awful lot of work - and that...
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    Lost Worlds jackets.

    I agree. Back in 2005 or so, when I was first hunting for my serious upgrades to my Aviation Leathercraft Irvin and A2 and was silently lurking here looking keenly for information and looking at the company websites out there at the time, the one A2 that I kept going back to was the Werber at...

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