Ascots

[Marty M.]

Where's Lovey?

Spitfire, you just don't take a bad picture. The one of you with a fisherman's look, is one of my favorite pics from the lounge. You know I think that you're one of those rare guys that can wear an Ascot. And not have the Ascot wear you. Cheers.
Marty Mathis

 

[Mike1939]

Thanks Mike - when you say RAF ascot, do you mean one in the RAF colours?
I got one made in UK just a few weeks ago. Really nice.

I meant the blue and white polka dots. Can you post a picture of your new RAF ascot, I'd love to see it.

 

[Spitfire]

Here you go, Mike:

Sorry 'bout the size of the picture - I was in a hurry.

 

[Spitfire]

Spitfire, you just don't take a bad picture. The one of you with a fisherman's look, is one of my favorite pics from the lounge. You know I think that you're one of those rare guys that can wear an Ascot. And not have the Ascot wear you. Cheers.
Marty Mathis

Thanks Marty! Cheers mate.

 

[Speedster]

Here you go, Mike:

Sorry 'bout the size of the picture - I was in a hurry.

Hey, that's nice. Do you have the internet address for this ascot? That would complete my RAF neckwear. My scarf for winter (the one you have already seen), my wool tie and then i just need an ascot for casual wear.

And i think i will pay Troelstrup a visit.

 

[Spitfire]

Here you go Speedster:http://www.cjmedals.co.uk/
Btw. last time I was at troelstup they had very few cravats/ascots - but maybe it was because of the UDSALG

 

[Speedster]

Thanks.

 

[Edward]

Speedster, that coatstore looks fab! If only they could do that sort of thing nowadays, though i fear the abundance of scoundrels in this day and age would mean they'd have a heck of a lot more stolen than they'd sell if they did that!

 

[Lady Day]

Todays ascot/cravat - an ordinary day at the office:

(Photo: june 27. 14:18)

ADORABLE!

*sorry if that is not manly enough


LD

 

[Spitfire]

lol lol lol so are you LD. So are you!

 

[Mike1939]

Spifire, That new ascot is wonderful! Not only does it look nice, but I like like the idea of wearing the RAF colors to honor those courageous pilots of WW2. My mother remembers watching the dogfights in the sky during the Battle of Britain when she was 8 years old. My uncle was a mechanic with the RAF then became a Lancaster pilot during the war. So I've always had a place in my heart for the RAF, especially for the pilots that stopped Hilters invasion at the channel.

 

[Spitfire]

Thank you Mike, May I recommend the book by Patrick Bishop: "The Bomber boys." I have not got it yet myself - but I truely enjoyed his book, "The Fighter Boys" about Battle of britain. A very good read.:eusa_clap

 

[Feng_Li]

After seeing the pictures in this thread, I am tempted to try one...

 

[Spitfire]

Go ahead Feng Li - here's a good spot to start:http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/

 

[Spitfire]

Just bought two more!

 

[Smithy]

Pictures Spitty, pictures!

 

[Spitfire]

Patience, ol' chap. I'm waiting for them to arrive from UK.
We are talking one burgundy and one yellow/gold - both with paisley pattern. Silk - naturellement!

 

[Smithy]

You'll be the talk of the town!

 

[Spitfire]

You'll be the talk of the town!

What do you mean "will be"???lol

Here we go:

and the othe one:

with the ol' horsehide A2.

 

[Edward]

and the othe one:

with the ol' horsehide A2.

fftopic:

I saw this somewhere else on the lounge - not sure if it was your jacket or another one, but curious about the placement of that whistle. Is that a personal thing, or was it a common sight on WW2 era A2s? Was it a distress whistle, or a talisman?