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  1. bn1966

    Ashland Sales & Service Co CWU Jackets ..Question?

    Does anyone know if Ashland Sales & Service Co made CWU flight jackets in any color other than the Tan? I've searched on e-bay but haven't seen any other than in the Tan. Thanks
  2. bn1966

    Alpha MA1 Flight Jacket 'Replica' 50's variant

    Another score from the Bay in XL. Cuffs were split so I had them replaced. The color is pale sage (I think) this isn't from the Vintage series & is extremely heavy due to the wool content. Quite a weight to wear but lovely in the cooler weather, imagine this must be from the 'Replica' series?
  3. bn1966

    Is this the worst color Flight Jacket ever? Tan / Gold CWU 36 - P

    Just scored this NOS CWU - 36 P Nomex Flight Jacket from the Bay. The Tan is more like a Gold, wife laughed, when can I wear this thing? Will it "tone" down with wear & weather? Has anyone any experience with this color? Can I wear it out in broad daylight? The fit is absolutely fantastic, has...
  4. bn1966

    Italian L2B Flight Jacket

    Just scored this off of e-bay, Italian L2B Starfighter pilots jacket in XL. Appears genuine? A little research suggests it might have belonged to a pilot. Once had a button in lining. Shell a cotton / nylon mix. Has anyone come across one of these before?
  5. bn1966

    CWU 36 P Jacket ..help required..a question Gentleman.

    I've just scored a CWU 36 P Nomex (Summer) flight jacket Propper International contract. The jacket has an elastic strap inside the lining across the shoulders. I can feel it moving against my shoulders during certain movements. Not sure I like the feeling. I've owned CWU 45s before and...
  7. bn1966

    Nylon Junkie Alert!!!!! New Scores!!...Not Enough Nylon!!

    Due to married life & my Saab's head gasket & water pump packing up (:eusa_doh:)...I bn1966 am off the leather & onto the nylon scores. Recent scores include: Replica Alpha 50's Ma1 (heavy bit of kit). Issued Italian Air force L2b (patched & appears genuine). Issued CWU 36 P (USMC)...
  8. bn1966

    Show us your lighters

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  9. bn1966

    First Light: By Geoffrey Wellum: Memoirs of an RAF fighter pilot

    Have just found this book and am glued to it. As well as being one of the "Few" this Gentleman can write.
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  10. bn1966

    New Patch on ELC M422A: Jacket Just Back From Paint Shop.

    Collected my ELC Goat skin M422A yesterday from a local painter. Thought I would post a few pics of my jacket & new patch. I've found this jacket very comfortable but still giving a tailored profile :cool::
  11. bn1966

    New Navy Blue L2B Alpha Flight Jacket in XXL on UK E-Bay

    If interested in the above here's the link..selling because it's too big for me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321140173581?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
  13. bn1966

    Help! Vintage Cafe Racer Jacket Required By Small UK Female

    Hi Loungers, :cool: Help needed here, my girlfriend wants a vintage cafe racer jacket. Any ideas apart from E-Bay where one might be sourced? Any traders in London or Southern UK of particular interest. Thanks Lee
  14. bn1966

    Calling All Nylon Junkies New Alpha L2B Sizing

    Have sold lots of my nylon (MA1s etc) on the Bay recently. The nylon craving has come upon me again & 2 weeks ago I found myself hitting the 'buy it now' button on a new Navy Blue Alpha L2B (made in China). The weather here in the UK has perked up after an unusually cold spring, thus the need or...
  15. bn1966

    Gibson & Barnes MA1 XL Blue Worn Once

    For sale my Gibson & Barnes XL Blue MA1 (summer weight) see link to E-bay. Willing to sell outside UK to Lounge Members. Jacket too long for me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321123533374?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
  16. bn1966

    For Sale From UK XXL Pike Brothers Pre-WW2 Sweatshirt Grey Marl

    I have had this replica sweat two weeks approx & would prefer one in blue now. See E-bay link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321116705818?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 States "UK only auction" but happy to post world wide to Lounge members, can withdraw from auction & sell...
  17. bn1966

    C3 Vest Any Experience Of?

    Hi Loungers, I'm contemplating buying a C3 from ELC as a gilet for the warmer months & to go under my flying jackets winter/fall. Has anyone any experience of the C3? Is it a versatile piece of kit in your opinion?
  19. bn1966

    Best Repro D1? Aero or Eastman?

    Thinking of getting a D1 as a 3 seasons jacket (something with pockets for mobile & wallet). Your thoughts please gentleman, should I go for an Aero or an Eastman? Your experiences of either gratefully recieved.
  20. bn1966

    Alpha Made In China...Help Needed

    Thinking of buying an Alpha L2B Jacket for the spring (when it eventually arrives). I want one in the Replica Blue..will need to go for a current Made in China Alpha. Does anyone have any experience of the quality? Sizing? of Chinese Alphas? I'm a 46" chest. Cheers Lee
  21. bn1966

    Nylon Junkie L2B's

    Hi Folks, Does anyone know of a source for L2B jackets? Have seen Alpha currently sell them made in China. Has anyone purchased one of these? Comments? Looking for something to fit a 46" chest, period originals come up a bit small.
  22. bn1966

    L2B Flight Jackets

    Hello All, I'm an avid Nylon flight jacket collector & have spent the last few months concentrating on L2Bs. Unfortunately the originals (even XL vintage) are slightly too small on me so it's the non-military issue repros that I search for. I've just found a great Spiewak L2B and...
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