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  1. Marv

    My new RMNZ Dubow

    Sizing Hey GH, swish looking jacket....quick question about the size, the jacket is a 46 now would that be a true representation to what I would expect in UK sizing or different like your US sizing. The reason I ask is that I may also purchase a RMNZ A2 in hh and was looking for some insight...
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    A-2 Collar snap or no snap

    I prefer mine snapped on ELC A2 looks more regimented and dressy plus it keeps the collar shape also.
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    WW II movies

    Ice Cold in Alex Malta Story Yank in the RAF Flying Leathernecks Flying Tigers Sands of Iwo Jima A Matter of Life and Death Between Heaven and Hell Tora, Tora, Tora Guns of Navarone From here to eternity Some of my favourites and too many more to list.....oh yeah, happy 4th July...
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    My New Jackets

    thanks guys but at present not much chance of wearing it due to the heatwave the UK is currently having:)
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    My New Jackets

    breaking in a newbie jacket Qiuck question, just received my ELC A2 gs and it's pretty stiff and definately needs breaking in, was just wondering if you guys had any tips or tricks on breaking it in faster apart from just everyday wear.
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    What is your favorite unit?

    71 Squadron I have and original copy of the book War Eagles by James Saxon Childers from 1943 which is the story of 71 Squadron RAF before it was incorporated into the AAF in September 1942 becoming the 334th fighter squadron of 4th Fighter Group. The book contains many pictures of the...
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    Just received my ELC A2

    Today I received my ELC A2 in seal goatskin (delivery was under 5 weeks) and it's perfect, I am really pleased. The seal shade was just what I was looking for and the goatskin has just the right texture and grainy finish with substancial weight also. The fit seems perfect and as I am a...
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    Most Accurate WWII Battle Video Game?

    Call of Duty hands down both the original and CoD2....fantastic games especially for the PC.
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    ttt.....
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    I FLEW a WWII airplane!!!!

    Chipmunk Not really WW2 aircraft but near as dammit built in 1946, during my time with the Air Training corps when I was in my teens, I logged plenty of hours in the De Havilland Chipmunk which was quite an expierience having my first taste of piston driven areobatics. The RAF pilots at the...
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    A2 jacket related-ish

    Capri bells Not sure whether these are any good sold by Aero Leather but I thought I'd post the link anyway......... http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=41&prodid=2133
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    A2 jacket related-ish

    hey no sweat Paddy, just came across them on ebay so I thought I'd stick up the link......still a bit of a novice when it comes to the smaller details etc.:)
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    A2 jacket related-ish

    Or you have a look at these on ebay.co.uk http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Souvenir-brass-Capri-Bell-4-A-2-A2-or-flying-jacket_W0QQitemZ6621183790QQcategoryZ4726QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    Current mil spec Cooper A2

    oh ok, maybe I described the wrong model, I mean't the Cooper A2 conforming to the WW2 standard specs, no hand warmer or inside pocket and a one piece back in chocolate brown goatskin.
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    Current mil spec Cooper A2

    Hi guys, Just wondering how many of you own the current mil spec Cooper A2 (goat), what you think of it and how does it compare to the likes of the Aero, Eastman etc...........
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    I currently own a Aviation leathercraft Irvin which I purchased about 3 years ago long before I was aware of the other manufactures like Eastman & Aero but I must say the jacket has been superb, well made and very warm also it has that dark seal colour which may not have been that authentic but...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Best Irvin repro Hi chaps, Was just wondering which of the Irvin repros available would you consider the most authentic and why........photos would be good if poss.:)
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    Ultimate EASTMAN (ELC) flying kit thread.

    thanks for responses chaps:)
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    Ultimate EASTMAN (ELC) flying kit thread.

    Eastman Goatskin / Horsehide question Hi chaps, Quick question for all you Eastman (house) A2 owners, is their a difference in the weight of horsehide and goatskin ( as ELC advertise all their hides are the correct 3oz weight) also which of the 2 hides is thicker and more sturdy if any...
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    The A-2 review

    Damn......into week 15 of an 8 week wait, hope mine doesn't take that long from Eastman and I am only into week 2.....bummer.

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