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    New ELC Hartmann

    Very nice jacket, stylish and classy and I wouldn't have any problem wearing it because it was styled on a Luftwaffe ace. It seems a bit harsh to call it a Nazi jacket as not all pilots were members of the Nazi party and a lot didn't really agree with their policies. There is no record of...
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    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Recently purchased the entire box set (all seasons) of " The Wire "........took a few episodes to get into it but after that I think it's fantastic.
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    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    "Knowing" with Nic Cage, not a bad movie but a bit of a miss-match of previous film genres.....better that expected.
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    Flying boots

    I think that the "Look" looks pretty damn good to me, definately get away with it during cold weather especially in the snow....
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    Sticky NOS Talon zipper on ELC A-2

    I had a similar problem with my NOS Talon on my ELC Star.....after carefully rubbing candle wax on the zipper teeth it has been fine since.
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    Uniforms in casual wear

    M41 Currently utilising my M41 field jacket, trying out different combos.....at present I am liking the plain old simple casual style of M41, t-shirt and jeans which looks pretty good. (no pics at present sorry).
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    • Forum: WWII
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    Reenacting in Maryland

    Very nice avatar by the way......most attractive ;)
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    G-1 Fit

    I have a 1968 Martin Lane G1 in a US 46" but it fits more like a UK 44" so as mentioned you can't go off the label size I'm afraid :)
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    Washed Goatskin....Anyone have any Experience?

    Have a look on the Club Obi-Wan forum, I'm sure you will find what you need on there......nice bunch of chaps too so don't be afraid to ask any questions. here's a link to the leather jacket forum...... http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewforum.php?f=2
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    gloves with A2

    I tend to wear the USAAF Officer gloves with my A2 and the USAAF A10 with my Irvin
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    My Aero boots arrived!

    Had mine just about a year and have broken in about the same as Spitty's.......love the boots, wasn't too keen on the heel with that modern day grip on the sole though, I take your's were the same Spitty
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    New member...my Aero collection

    Welcome Jan....nice jacket collection :)
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    Repro M41 field jacket

    Thanks for the responses guys.......a friend of mine has one from he got from SoF but I haven't seen it so can't comment on the quaility. My size is a 46" reg and so like the ATF version but was hoping not to have to buy from the US as I will probably get shafted by UK Customs which could...
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    Repro M41 field jacket

    Just a quickie regarding the various repro manufactures of the M41 field jacket in both the US and the UK. Firstly, which company makes the best repro M41 in your opinion in the US and also in UK. Secondly, is their a so-called difference between the EM jacket and the Officer jacket which I...
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    USAAF wings question

    Just a quickie regarding the wearing of USAAF wings on either the pinks or greens shirt when not wearing the service dress uniform eg. with say an A2. 1) Was this a requirement or an option to have your wings pinned on to the shirt. 2) If so, where the wings the full size 3" or the 2"...
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    USAAF Officer shoes

    thanks again guys for your help........ Mike K: got any pics of the Class C service shoes/boots as I currently wear a pair of dark brown roughout boots with my pinks and A2 which look ok but not sure if they are the correct attire though.
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    USAAF Officer shoes

    thanks for the responses guys.............. Edward: checked out both of those site and nothing doing I'm afraid. Eyemo: yeh if you could post your pics that would be great.
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    USAAF Officer shoes

    Quick question regarding USAAF officer shoes......were they actually shoes or more like the chukka boot style, also anybody know of any repro makers (UK if poss) or where any "close enoughs" can be obtained from.
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    ELC Rangoon shirt

    Just a question regarding the ELC Rangoon shirt, is the shirt true to size eg. collar size 17 inch is the same as a 17" collar on any modern day regular shirt or tighter, also same for the body fit. Any info appreciated.......:)
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    WWII Crusher and Garrison Caps

    I'm garrison cap man myself but do like the crusher every now and again though.
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    • Post #264
    • Forum: WWII

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