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    A2 in HOT WATER !!

    I've seen various references to making a horsehide A2 look a little more 'vintage' by using "hot water treatment". [huh] Does anyone know exactly what this involves ? Is the jacket totally immersed in hot water for a pre-determined period or what ? Does it work and what are the pros & cons of...
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    Newbie - introduction

    Welcome Hi Juergen Welcome to the 'lounge' I am a newcomer here too and have an interest in WW2 usaaf. You will certainly enjoy Duxford and the 'Flying Legends' Maybe I will see you there Colin
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    King Kong:reviews

    Credit where due Side-stepping the debate as to whether or not the period costumes were accurate, ( I'm not a hat wearer and have no knowledge whatsoever in that field though I imagine that hat ribbon width is a major issue there:rolleyes: ) I thought the accuracy of the apes physical behaviour...
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    The Age of Profanity

    I think the problem lies in the fact that profanity eventually becomes almost sub-conscious - i.e. people who pepper their conversation with stock phrases like "know what I mean?" are really quite unaware of the number of times they'll use that in their conversation. Likewise, people can get to...
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    SHIRTS help please

    Many thanks for your prompt response Baggers ! When you say they're oversized, do you mean the body fit in relation to the collar size ? i.e. a size 16 .5" collar is right for me which is what Bills rate as 'Medium' I'm a 40" chest - would the shirt fit too loose on the body ? I looked at...
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    SHIRTS help please

    On the topic of shirts, does anyone have any experience of the shirts made by Bills Khakis ? They look good on their website but $97.50 ???? Thats the same price as their khaki trousers !!! :eusa_doh: I can't seem to find a decent example of this style of shirt here in the UK - I bought one of...
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    I iron mine... do you iron yours?

    shirts Ironing - its a chore, lets be honest ! Although there's nothing to beat the feel and look of a freshly laundered and well ironed shirt. On the topic of shirts, does anyone have any experience of the shirts made by Bills Khakis ? They look good on their website but $97.50 ???? Thats the...
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    Vintage kid's flight jacket

    Have the years been kind ?? Hi Salv What a great history of your childhood jacket and does it look cool or what ???? I wish I could get my A2 to have as much character !!! I'm desperately trying to get it 'broken in' as it looks way too new still. The 1961 photo is CUTE but you should...
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    Weird and Forgotten Movies

    The Thing ( from another world ) Well, apart from being a B&W classic '50s Sci -Fi flic from producer Howard Hawkes, this film is awash with A2 jackets and crusher caps - essential viewing for all usaaf nuts !! - its available on DVD so you don't have to wait for a TV re-run !! - ENJOY !:beer:

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