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  1. fishmeok

    Aero Type A-15 Mosquito Boots- Review

    Oops, obviously it is, just didn't look at the SI reference # before I posted. That's what you get for posting things in a hurry at work. :eusa_doh: Cheers Mark
  2. fishmeok

    Aero Type A-15 Mosquito Boots- Review

    Is it this pic? (Taken from Sweetings book 'Combat Flying Clothing'- thanks Mike) Too bad they never went into production, but I'm sure the electric inserts with the issued shearling boots are much warmer. Cheers Mark
  3. fishmeok

    Aero Type A-15 Mosquito Boots- Review

    I went through the Smithsonian online collection and archives last night- no luck. What is in the reference? Is it a specification or photo? Cheers Mark
  4. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    CBI Flilght Boots Being auctioned on OFAS (not by me), another good addition to the thread. Anyone have any info on how common these were? Has anyone made a repro? Sorry about the small pics, they are taken from the auction. Cheers Mark
  5. fishmeok

    Bills Khakis 34-35W x 32-35 Length

    These are the M1 version, flat front, slightly trimmer cut (more like the early war pattern). Olive color, almost new, freshly dry cleaned. 8.5 ounce 100% cotton made in the USA. Marked a 34, actual waist measurement is 35". Cuffed at 32" inseam but has enough to let out to around 35". $95...
  7. fishmeok

    Aero Type A-15 Mosquito Boots- Review

    I agree, that's why I was so geeked that I actually won the auction. I never bid at the last minute but figure out before hand how much I'm actually willing to pay then let the sniping service enter it. Usually I lose, but sometimes I get lucky and I almost always stay within my budget. The...
  8. fishmeok

    Aero Type A-15 Mosquito Boots- Review

    I was lucky enough to win a pair of these off e-bay and just received them today. They are Aero's version of the "mosquito boot" supposedly popular with pilots during WW2. I have never seen a picture of a period pair so these may be just a fantasy boot, but still damn cool for all that. Aero...
  9. fishmeok

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Ditto...:eusa_clap Cheers Mark
  10. fishmeok

    A1 Test Jacket Mod 1

    Couple of better shots- this fits perfect with a light wool shirt underneath. I'm very happy so far. Cheers Mark
  11. fishmeok

    A1 Test Jacket Mod 1

    Thanks all- The mismatched seam and puckering are construction errors on my part. When I re-made the arms with a smaller and different shape armhole I had to split the difference with the existing body side seam to take it in evenly. On the left side I had to fudge it a bit and rotate the arm...
  13. fishmeok

    A1 Test Jacket Mod 1

    I tore down and rebuilt my A-1 test jacket and am looking for some feedback on the look, fit, etc. I completely remade the arms using a more "U" shaped armscythe (provides reaching room) and tightened up the lower arms a little more to try and get the "muttonchop" look of the originals. I also...
  14. fishmeok

    60's C contrsct G-1 size 46

    Sold Thanks again Mark
  15. fishmeok

    Avirex 1939 Pattern RAF flying boots 9 1/2

    Sold Thanks Mark
  16. fishmeok

    Avirex 1939 Pattern RAF flying boots 9 1/2

    Hi I have a buyer for them, sale pending- UK to US sizes are very odd- I think the general rule is that UK is one size bigger than US but a pair of UK 10 Doc Martins (Marked UK 10 US 11) fit me just fine - and a U.S. 11 is way too big in any other shoe. The boots are about 10 1/4" long and 4...
  17. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    Thanks- got lucky on this one for a change. I'm really hoping they fit, sometimes U.K. 10 fits me well, sometimes it doesn't.... I put my Avirex '36'rs up in the classifieds. Cheers Mark
  19. fishmeok

    Avirex 1939 Pattern RAF flying boots 9 1/2

    Cockpit (Avirex) 1936 pattern RAF shearling lined flying boot reproduction. These were made for the Cockpit in the late '80's by an English maker. Pretty accurate with the exception of the Vibram sole. the boots are in very good condition and just getting broken in. Take a shine well, and are...
  20. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    Nope- black. But Avirex (Cockpit) did make a brown version too, even harder to find than the Aero boots in my last post. I've only seen one pair on OFAS. They also made those bizarro-world flight boots I had in the classifieds a little while back, basically cowboy boot lowers with shearling...
  21. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    I just won these- those awesome Aero flight boots, can't wait for them to arrive from the U.K. Unfortunately that means I will have to sell my Cockpit 36'rs to pay for them though. Price we pay for being rabid enthousiests (I'll put them on the classifieds later if anyone is interested). Those...
  22. fishmeok

    60's C contrsct G-1 size 46

    OK, how about $225? Cheers Mark
  23. fishmeok

    60's C contrsct G-1 size 46

    Vintage 48's are going to be hard to come by (might not be too hard for the later contracts, "E" and on up, but the jacket quality goes down as well) - you may want to talk to G&B about having an M-422A or G-1 made for your measurments, best way to ensure a good fit. Or if you want an A-2, talk...

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