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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

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    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

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    MA-1 Flight jacket

    TrendyTrent, try PM'ing bn1966 about replacement knits. He has done it to some of his jackets. Also, you can usually find sets on eBay or possibly from MASH Co. Japan. Even though in Japan they are very easy to deal with. If you are replacing the cuffs, I would replace everything so it all...
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    Simmons Bilt Shinki Hikaku Horsehide

    While some of these vintage jackets pre-dated the true 'shopping mall'. They obviously were indeed department store own brands. Probably made by several different manufacturers over time. I suspect that within 1st World countries, many of the tanning processes have disappeared now. Due to health...
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    Simmons Bilt Shinki Hikaku Horsehide

    This is another of the reasons JC is so special and why he has a longer than normal wait list. He does a lot of experimenting with his hides and the finishing on them. Have had a couple long conversations with him on leathers in general, Shinki and the process of colouring and treating the hides...
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    USN G-1 pockets really uneven, fixable?

    The thing I would worry about more than stitch holes (which are fixable) is the leather under the pocket being a different colour or texture? Due to not being exposed to daylight or wear? I couldn't live with the pockets like that. I'd sell it on.
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    How to resist buying another jacket?

    As has already been said, you are asking a bunch of junkies if you should shoot up or not? If you really are broke, then no? Save until it's an easy decision. Aero, B-3's and winter aren't going anywhere and will be there when the money is.
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    Aero Bootlegger - which leather?

    Ok, so first thing is, even though the general public would not know, the Bootlegger (at least to me) is more of an early Aviation jacket. Although it could be argued it's right at that kind of 'Waldo Pepper' crossover point. The point where motorcycles and planes intersected. So, that being...
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    Snug or loose fit on WW2 flight jackets? Whats more "authentic"?

    ^While I agree with this to some extent. Especially when it came to the front lines. However, GI's were human too and whenever possible they would want to look as good as possible in their uniforms. R n' R being one time in particular they'd want to look sharp. Now as for Flyboys, well we all...
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    Snug or loose fit on WW2 flight jackets? Whats more "authentic"?

    The A-2 and G-1 fit varied vastly. The got what they got given. I do expect, just like today, each guy had his own preference though? Also knowing how things in wartime worked, I also expect a lot of horse trading went on so personal preferences could be reached? Not to mention the odd new guy...
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    MASH Japan A-11 gloves

    Cooper, if you have ELC and Aero already, then you are talking about the A-10 gloves. Not the A-11? I just checked all three companies and they don't offer the A-11. Those are the heavy duty gloves. Leather outside with a wool inter-liner pair. So my advice, re fit or eBay isn't going to help...
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    Whiteskin ANJ4

    It looks to me like someone might have stripped the brown acrylic off at some point? Leaving the other places alone to make themselves a two tone jacket. It looks too regular to just be from flaking? Field modification or post war customisation, who knows?
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    MASH Japan A-11 gloves

    I know this doesn't directly answer your question but everything I have ordered from MASH has been good quality with good service. As for the gloves, I have a pair of originals that I found by accident on eBay. Try searching for very general military glove terms and I'm sure you'll find some...
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    RRL halfbelt: pictured (a terrible ripoff?)

    Don't get me started on Ralph Lauren. To me he is the worst kind of hypocrite. His entire brand is based on the 'Good Ol' US of A' and yet 99% of it is made in China or elsewhere. And don't tell me that 'Well, his overseas workers are treated fairly'. [Bartender edit:expletive deleted] He is...
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    Eastman b-3 fleece...furry vs nappy

    As far as I know. Eastman makes everything (leather jacket wise) right here in Devon. I've been there several times and seen how it's all done. As for the fleece. Just get it wet. If you don't feel brave enough to bath the whole jacket, just mist it with warm water. Scrunch it around a bit with...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Good Wear J-100.
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    I Want to Reduce the Thickness on a Mouton Collar

    Have you tried just simply getting it wet? That's what did it for most Navy pilots collars. I have done it to my GW G-1 collar. Mist it with warm water and then squish down with your hands and let it air dry. It will also happen if you wear it in the rain or just wear it and sweat on it.
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    B3s. Who's is the most accurate reproduction. The 'authenticity' factor.

    The thing with the two heavy shearling jackets, Irvin and B3, is they have to be a loose fit. This is one case where the old adage of 'wartime fit=slim fit' isn't true. In order to be able to move in them you have to leave some room. Look at period photos. The arms and shoulders nearly always...
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    Hiking boots, ergonomics, weight etc

    Danner's Mountain Light or Mountain Light II. I've put mine through hell and back and they have never let me down.
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    Folks you love to hate! Tell us your Favorite Film Villains!

    Robert Ryan in 'Bad Day at Black Rock'. Heck all three creeps in that movie. Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine. Robert Ryan had a great wardrobe though and the movie is brilliant.

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