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Indy Review
New Indy film, absolute pants.....I agree, stick with the old Indy- Marv
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
The last movie I watched was In the Valley of Elah on DVD.....boring !!!- Marv
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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New Indy Flick Poll
In a word RUBBISH........what a let down :rage:- Marv
- Post #107
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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USAAF Officer uniform holdall / carrier
Hi chaps, Been trying to find a USAAF officer's uniform holdall / kit bag but not having much luck. Anybody know what the official term for the holdall is and anywhere I can look to maybe find a repro etc. If you know of any pics could you please post them also....... -
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Flying Legends - Duxford July 2008
Thanks guys, I stayed in Cambridge last month for a few days visiting Duxford during the week which was good and also visited the Eagle pub having a few drinks in the RAF bar at the rear which has the ceiling artwork with all the pilots names etc from over the years. I was quite suprised how... -
Flying Legends - Duxford July 2008
Just a quickie chaps, I am thinking of going to the Flying Legends airshow at Duxford in July and was wondering if you had any hints or tips on travel, hotels etc. I have had a quick look and most of the hotels near Duxford are already book up for the Fri, Sat & Sun of that weekend so looks as... -
how many types of jackets do you own?
Originals - none at presents Repros ALC Irvin Aero A2 seal goat Aero Highwayman steerhide ELC house A2 seal goat ELC Star A2 seal horsehide ELC G1 seal goat ELC 1942 pattern Irvin Cooper A2 russet goat- Marv
- Post #102
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Flying boots
A quick question for spitfie/paddy on the Aero 36 pattern boots, how wide are the boots at the top of the calf is there enough room for your average guy to include the tucking in of pants or are they pretty tight around the top.- Marv
- Post #121
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Your Favorite Band of Brothers Episode
It has to be Bastogne for me and then Breaking Point, these are my 2 fav episodes in the series......having said that, the whole series is fantastic. -
The Dam Busters I
Unfortuantely Alan I wasn't, would have liked to have been as you don't see that very often......certainly looks like a day to remember. :eusa_clap -
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IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!
I think you'll be hard pushed to find a mint Irvin these days.....Andrew has them all lol- Marv
- Post #727
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!
Guys, I wouldn't worry too much about how your jackets look size wise, as long as they are comfortable, warm and you can wear what you like underneath then that's perfect in my book. Here's a snap of John "Killy" Kilmartin and Bill Stratton and their Irvins look slightly oversized but still do...- Marv
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!
The UK weather is crap at the moment, rain, rain and more rain with temperatures well above average for this time of year......may not get to wear the Irvin this year if it keeps up like this. :(- Marv
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Any one seen "The World At War?"
I vaguely remember it as a child,too young to understand what it was all about but the theme tune always sticks in my mind......my dad was a keen viewer of the series and I own myself on DVD, excellent programme. -
Best books on flying in WWII
Here's a couple of belters that seem to have been missed off.... Wing Leader - Johnnie Johnson Fly for you Life - Bob Stanford Tuck Both excellent books that seem to capture the moment with true feeling. -
Question On Aero Hwyman Fit
When I purchased my Highwayman I decided to go up a size to a 46" even though I usually take a 44" just to give me that little extra room incase I wanted to wear a sweater underneath. This seemed to do the trick as it is a comfortable with a sweater or with just a t-shirt and the jacket doesn't...- Marv
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Thompson M1A1
Whilst in Vegas one year I went to a shooting club where I fired a WW2 Thompson and a WW2 Grease gun that they had there. The Thompson was excellent to fire, accurate and easy to handle even though it was mentioned that the muzzle tends to rise to the right when firing. The Grease gun however...
