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  1. Smithy

    Import Duties....... What the Hell?

    Here they seem to sting you for anything which, I can only describe as non-educational. I've bought books galore and no customs fees whatsoever, but clothing, leather jackets, thank you very much says Mr Taxman. I seriously believe that many governments around the western world are starting to...
  2. Smithy

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    Haha, just went to put the rubbish out and muck around in the garage and had to have my Irvin on, it's 0 here at the mo and the Northern Lights are all over the sky. Just the place for shearling jackets. Although it won't be long and it'll be Canada Goose time ;)
  3. Smithy

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    That's definitely one thing I don't miss about Oz Bunyip ;)
  4. Smithy

    What's for Dinner?

    Not tonight but went to a do last night where there was a bit of a feast. Rakfisk (lightly salted trout which is fermented for 100 days) for the starter and wild venison which was shot this autumn with viltsaus (game sauce made from stock, cream, crushed juniper berries, Norwegian brown cheese...
  5. Smithy

    Eastman Irvin RAF sheepskin repro sizing

    I agree with John here. And to also add, the Irvin was designed to be worn over the top of Service Dress, and later, Battle Dress. It wasn't meant to be fitted at all. When I ordered my 1940 ELC Pattern in 2007, I was recommended to go one size up from my regular suit size. Gary also said that...
  7. Smithy

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    I think you hit on an important point ProteinNerd. One of the things that annoys me are those offering opinions on jackets and makers that they've never handled. I've seen many times over the years here at TFL people stating qualitative opinions on jackets and makers they have never owned, let...
  8. Smithy

    VLJ status

    Andrew, as you know I only post over at VLJ now and then but I do drop by fairly often. But if I am after info or have a specialised question regarding flying jackets or am after something it's the first place I'll go. BTW and off topic but sorry I missed the BoB celebrations, I daresay Søren...
  9. Smithy

    VLJ status

    Sounds as if (fingers crossed) there's a good chance that stuff can be salvaged. I certainly hope so as I really cannot think of a site which is as close to an encyclopaedia for flying jackets as VLJ, plus it really would be a tragedy if all that amount of information was lost forever. Best of...
  10. Smithy

    Regretting to put patches on my new Aero A-2......

    Good grief that's remarkable! Never seen anything like that. I always thought that once you'd stitched leather that was it, you were stuffed. I'll look at my caulking gun in a new light now! Well done.
  11. Smithy

    RIP VLJ??

    I've been a member of VLJ for about 7 years and have to agree with what some others here have pointed out. It's a fantastic resource and the depth of knowledge (especially concerning flying jackets) is unsurpassed and truly encyclopedic. Whilst it doesn't have nearly the same sort of...
  13. Smithy

    Leather jackets w/ knit cuffs

    I personally like them but unfortunately my wife hates them with an absolute passion to the point where she won't be seen in public with me if I wear a knit cuffed/waisted jacket. I recently bought an Indy jacket after outgrowing an A-2 I had and wanting to replace it whilst not tipping the...
  14. Smithy

    An Indy Jacket question

    Probably muddying the waters Banzai but I got a new Wested nearly 2 weeks ago (a custom Raiders in the soft seal brown cowhide) and I'm absolutely thrilled with it. The fit is perfect, it's very well made and the cowhide is a really lovely hide, drapes superbly and has an attractive grain. I...
  15. Smithy

    German flag WWII ??

    Unfortunately, it more than likely isn't from a U-boat. Individual U-boat , flotilla, and tonnage victory pennants were triangular. Could it be some kind of staff car guidon for an officer(s) commanding a particular unit? The colours obviously shout Third Reich. Maybe pre-war as well?
  16. Smithy

    What size flight jacket do you wear?

    TBH, that post of mine looks a bit wanky, "ooh look I've put on this much weight" but I didn't mean it that way when I posted it. It was meant more of a warning to fellow members who might go to the gym and exercise. You can seriously change your shape in a relatively short time and that can...
  17. Smithy

    What size flight jacket do you wear?

    I think that's a pertinent point. I was about to pull the trigger on an Aero A-2 after seeing Sloan's new one but I've been working out a bit lately that I've put on 3'' in my chest and 3.5'' in my shoulders over the last 10 months so I'm worried that it won't fit. I've already gotten too big...
  19. Smithy

    Calling on all AERO "Happy Days" Jacket owners...

    Dave, that's a corker of a jacket, well done mate. FQHH is a shock to the old system when you first put it on, but time and some hard wearing will really reel it in and mould it nicely. Maybe me personally but I've found it softens up after some hard wear. Doesn't hurt to wear it in a...
  20. Smithy

    Lawless Denim

    I feel for the people here who have had a hell of a time with these guys. I remember at the time when this company first popped up here and there was all this hype about full customisation and you could do this and that and all the other things with your order, and even then I still remember...
  21. Smithy

    Check out these leather biker gang jackets! ELMC they are NOT!

    First off they are not Nazis. As I mentioned previously, the Nazi paraphernalia is for an anti-establishment shock value. In terms of the way they have been photographed it's clearly a direct reference to Goldie's hyper-real portraits of Maori which are enormously evocative to NZers and hold...
  22. Smithy

    Check out these leather biker gang jackets! ELMC they are NOT!

    As a Kiwi I saw the Mob around quite a few times and even spoke to a couple of members on two occasions - very, very scary fellas, you would not want to **** with them. The Nazi stuff is exactly the same as pvnks in the 70s, it's an anti-establishment thing for shock value. Amazing photos.
  23. Smithy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    James Jabara, the second highest scoring ace in the USAF during the Korean War famously wore an A-2 during his first tour in Korea. Not a very good photo but I've pinched this off the net, in my books it has a USAAF stencil on the left sleeve.

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