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  1. Treetopflyer

    A2s in the Jet Age

    That has often been a topic of discussion in the squadrons I have been in. When I was the Safety Officer in my last squadron, a Junior Officer tried to explain to me that wearing the leather jacket in the cockpit was not allowed. I asked him to find it in writing that it was not allowed. He...
  2. Treetopflyer

    A2s in the Jet Age

    I don't fly a jet, but I wear my issued leather flight jacket (G-1) when I fly my helicopter in cold weather. People tend to forget that it is an issued piece of flight gear that is meant to be worn in the cockpit.
  3. Treetopflyer

    Nomex Flyer jacket

    That is correct. "back in the day" it was common practice to have loaner gear. Not as much anymore in squadrons.
  4. Treetopflyer

    Please help id this G1 patch

    It could be VMF-311.
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    Unbroken movie

    I've seen a couple differences in the preview from the book. They are small, I just hope they don't change too much.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    A few from 'Hot Shots.' The thing I find most funny about movies like this and 'Down Periscope' is that the uniforms are more correct than in high budget "realistic" movies.
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    Unbroken movie

    Unbroken finally made into a movie I just hope the movie does not stray from the book too much. The book is phenomenal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHji2c_ciU&feature=kp
  9. Treetopflyer

    Leather Jackets With Ties

    Since the Navy has done away with all uniforms with ties, the exception being our Service Dress Blues (SDB). Aviators commonly wear their leather flight jackets instead of their SDB jacket around the office, on the rare occasion they wear their blues. It is not an "official" uniform, but it is...
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    John Glenn with a bullet hole or two in his F-9F.
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    WWII Army Officers Dress Shoes

    Those look a lot like the current brown shoes we wear in Naval Aviation. They are made by Bates and half the price of the ones shown by Alden. http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/8446M/0/Mens/Bates-Lites-Brown-Leather-Oxford?dimensions=0
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    Some people just want to be Indy!

    I would say the military as well. That is where these jacket styles originate, for the most part. I am not sure how the AF issues their jackets, but in the Navy you have about a minute or two to try on a jacket and determine if it fits. It's an issued piece of gear that comes with a bunch of...
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    Out soon: EMPEROR...

    I watched 'Emperor' yesterday and thought that it was horrible. Both for military and historical accuracy. The first sign I look for in a military movie is the collar devices. The really bad movies always have the wrong collar devices. This movie is no exception, they are all wearing the...
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    USAAF: lost artwork from the second world war – in pictures

    Some nice pictures here of fading WWII art work. http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/may/17/art-usa#/?picture=437117439&index=0
  16. Treetopflyer

    The Congressional Medal of Honor

    That was definitely the right thing to do.
  17. Treetopflyer

    Absolute best Dogtag Repros?

    If your are looking for the notched style dog tag, I am sure that almost any Army surplus store carries those. If you are looking for the round tags try these guys http://usmcwwiidogtags.com/
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Matthew Broderick from the movie 'Project X' Not sure why they have an AF patch on a Navy jacket.
  20. Treetopflyer

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    I looked them up, they are really cheap not just in price either.
  21. Treetopflyer

    The ELC B-3 is here just in time for May Day....May Day!

    Beautiful jacket! Thanks for posting the pics.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Who could forget Murdock from The A-Team.
  23. Treetopflyer

    Nomex Flyer jacket

    Is it from oil and dirt build up? I have seen many Aircrewmen wear jackets that they have never cleaned look that way. I would recommend an Oxyclean soak for 24 hours and then gentle cycle in the wash machine.

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