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    Cirrus -- Classic RAF Flying Jacket

    I recall Ken Calder of Aero a few years ago saying that Cirrus were lovely people but their jackets were absolutely lousy. Admittedly Ken was a bit biased (although he was prepared to give credit where it was due and say so if he thought another manufacturer had made a nice jacket), but Cirrus...
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    Rather ACE "RAF" slang language...! (PART II)

    One of many such ditties published in 'Tee Emm', the RAF's 'handy hints' magazine during the war- a humourous view of a serious subject:- Ten little pilot boys, one shot a fancy line, Fifth columnists were listening, then there were nine. Nine little pilot boys, one had a heavy date, The...
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    Rather "ACE" US Air Corps "slang" list...

    Anyway shouldn't you be changing nappies or something? (diapers in the US) :) MB17
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    Rather "ACE" US Air Corps "slang" list...

    Aw, it's only in little type, and it's been a long day..... :) MB17
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    Rather "ACE" US Air Corps "slang" list...

    And of course there's FUBAR- er,fouled up beyond all recognition. MB17
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    Handy repro vintage flight jacket maker websites

    Paddy, you need to clear out your PM's-I can't send you one, you've got too many stored! MB17
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    Handy repro vintage flight jacket maker websites

    That's a decent resource, Paddy-could that be made a 'sticky' at the head of the forum to direct people to? Would save having to post links every time someone else wants flight jacket info. MB17
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    BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.

    Sadly, it seems most people today know next to nothing about what went on in 1940, and what these men did for us. Here's to 'em. Thanks, boys.
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    Who's going to UK Duxford (Battle of Britain) Show this Sept 10/11..?

    I'll be there! Alan, sadly I'm back to work on the 17th, and I have been to Yeovilton quite a few times before. Would be nice to see the Corsair again though. I like the Westland Wyvern too-hell of an aircraft! Have a good time. MB17
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    Who's going to UK Duxford (Battle of Britain) Show this Sept 10/11..?

    Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too-last time I was there they had about 25 Spitfires all in the air at once! Formation was a bit ragged but the noise was incredible! Looking forward to seeing a Corsair in the air again too-and to meeting up with some of the boys-well, Paddy, anyway. Anyone...
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Yeah, you're not wrong. Talk to Aero, tell 'em the kind of fit you're after is the way to go, I'd say. How's it with you, 'Tank? MB17
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I have to say that all my Aeros (A-2, B-3 and Highwayman) are spot on to ticket size-I'm I have a 42" chest, my jackets are all 42s and fit perfectly. My advice would be contact Aero with your measurements, they will sort you out. MB17
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    WWII Khaki Trousers - Originals and Reproductions

    Jake, did you try contacting Yoshi at MASH like some of the guys at Vintage Leather have been doing for the zips? I understand his English is excellent and his customer service too-if you can get the zips, I'd have thought you could have got the strides too. Mb17
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    Vintage boots

    Great boots, Shamus-I really like engineer boots, another classic US style-always fancied a pair myself, but I feel I should have a Harley or an Indian to go with them-they'd look silly on a mountain bike! MB17
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    Leather now and then.

    I think a lot of the reason people think differently about leather, particularly horse, is that it was a lot more plentiful and thus cheaper back in the 30's-there were a lot more horses around. I believe the AAF went for horse for the A-2 because there were a lot of horses knocking around spare...
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    Duxford Flying Legends Show (UK) this w/end 9/10 July...

    Working again-as usual! My wife and daughter just went off to my favourite beach for the afternoon, whilst I head off to scrape up the drunks of Cornwall-ah, occupational hazard. Might make Duxford in September-fingers crossed. All who do go, enjoy-it's a great place and a hell of a day out...
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    1947 Levis help

    Hey Grant, good to have you on board. See you brought that grey wall with you! :) MB17
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    The most accurate A2's for special prices...

    Bob, Cooper Sportswear were an actual WWII contractor who made A-2s, and post-war they made shearling and leather 'aviator-style' jackets. When the USAF decided to reinstate the A-2 in 1987, Cooper won the contract to produce 53,000 of them, with the first 4000 being delivered in 1988. They're...
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    WWII submarine at San Francisco

    I'd love to be able to get there-a bit far for me though! I love Liberty ships, I've dived on three in the waters around Cornwall, including the 'James Egan Layne', almost certainly the most popular wreck dive in the UK. Liberty ships were big ships (over 7000 tons) and are very impressive...
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    A2 type without epauletts?

    With the current state of the MB17 piggy bank, forget it. But one of these days, deffo. Rather have one of those than pay £500 plus for a moth-eaten A-2 I wouldn't dare wear. MB17

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