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  1. Marv

    Sizing of Pike Brothers Jackets....

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  2. Marv

    Sizing of Pike Brothers Jackets....

    I have a Pike Bro. N1 but it's not the current version with inside pocket G1 style but with a standard patch pocket sewn on the wool lining. I believe that the current version of the N1 has been altered, the amount/thickness of the wool padding bulk has been reduced bringing the jacket more in...
  3. Marv

    A-2 collar stand sticking into throat – any suggestions?

    I have several A2s with collar stands and yes they can be a bit of a problem when the jacket is stiff and new. The best way (which I have found) to rectify this, is will HWT (hot water treatment) so here is what I suggest you can try. 1) Depending on the Contract maker of your A2 eg. Rough...
  4. Marv

    Leather Jackets With Ties

    My daily wearer for the office is my GW RW27752 A2 which I wear with a shirt, trousers and shoes, looks great.
  5. Marv

    How an A-2 should fit - Original 1756 no name, and no balloons in sight...

    Exactly, a comfortable fit which is probably what most aircrew preferred from a piece of utility kit.......same then as it is now I would guess.
  7. Marv

    Were Belstaff jackets originally made with leather?

    I had one of the waxed cotton jackets when I first started riding bikes in my teens during the eighties, great jacket but the waxed cotton held all the odours that came with biking - the smell of the road, two-stroke and engines. It go so bad that my mum used to make me hang it in the garage...
  8. Marv

    New Pike Bros N-1 Deck Jacket

    nice looking Pike N1, difficult to see the difference in thickness compared to my older version of the Pike N1 but does look less bulky. some close up pics of the hardware (if you get time) would be great so I can see if they have upgraded or kept the same. I personally wouldn't stencil with ink...
  9. Marv

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Mine is also a Pike Brothers N1 Deck jacket but the previous version which was over thick on the wool lining (more so than originals) where as the current version that Pike Bros are selling has had the lining toned down a bit to make it a bit thinner and less bulky so more in line with the...
  10. Marv

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Not many UK guys posting at the moment, temperatures in the UK are well above the seasonal average for this time of year and it doesn't look like we will see any snow either. I was hoping to give my Irvin and airing this year but it's not looking promising, I am even wearing my A2 for work...
  11. Marv

    My G-1 Lineup (Others Invited)

    Here are a few of photos of some of my G1s....... Original 1950's LW Foster Sportswear 7823(AER) G1 Repro Eastman 55J14 G1 Repro BK Gordon & Ferguson M422a
  13. Marv

    Russet vs Seal

    Looking at the colour of the hide in the photos, it is very similar in shade to my GW RW27752 in seal so I guess there is a fine line between what would be classed a dark/russet and light seal.
  14. Marv

    Bill Kelso Star A-2

    I have ordered jackets from all....ELC, Aero, BK and Goodwear and never had any problems with customer service being excellent from all parties.
  15. Marv

    The Indiana Jones jacket. Much hype, little substance?

    I have a Wested Indy in distressed cowhide and it's a very well made, comfortable jacket. I have never received any Indy comments or jibes and I have only ever seen one other person wearing one (at the same time as myself I might add) and we both gave each other a surprised and slightly...
  16. Marv

    Is more than one A2 being a bit excessive?

    I currently own 4 A2s ( 1GW, 2ELC, 1Cooper) and 4 M422a\G1s but ideally I would like get down to just one A2 and one G1 that way they would get plenty of wear but as previously mentioned, it's not that easy but each to their own. Have as many or as little as you like I would say.......:D
  17. Marv

    The A-1 pockets

    The A1 with the higher situated pockets is the USN version as modelled by Cary Grant.......
  19. Marv

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    I usually wear my ww2imp USMC Boondockers when I feel the need for boots.
  20. Marv

    new Aero a-2 pattern

    Don't like it I'm afraid, looks like a 70's suede copy of an A2 but then again I'm not a fan of any of the Aero contracts to be honest irrespective of who makes them.....so it's a no from me.
  21. Marv

    A-10 gloves

    Here's a couple of photos of my ELC A10 gloves, had them for a couple of years but not worn them much so still need a lot of breaking in...........mine don't have the AAF logo on them which was an option at the time of purchase. See what you think..........
  22. Marv

    Redtails WW2 Movie showcases repro Flight Jackets

    Well said sir.............
  23. Marv

    Aero USN Type M422a vs 38-1711-P Type A-2

    I also agree with CBI, try for an original G1.....I picked up a 1968 Martin Lane Co. G1 size 46 in great condition off ebay for just over £100, all it needed was a little clean up with water to take off the surface dust etc. Having said that though, the quality is no where near as good as my...

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