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  1. holdemchamp1225

    FSOT -- Iceberg Shearling dress/casual 3/4 length coat size 50 Italian 40,42 US/UK

    For sale is an Iceberg 3/4 length dress/casual shearling sheepskin coat. It has 3 horns buttons in the front for closure. 4 pockets total (2 at waist and 2 around hips with flaps). Fantastic khaki/grey sheepskin which is buttery soft. Measurements are: Milan (collection 2007). Magnificent...
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    WANT TO BUY -- Goodwear jacket in size 36 can be any style but prefer A1 or A2

    Would prefer horsehide or goatskin but would consider others as well. Has to be in great condition without flaws. Funds ready , just waiting for the right jacket!! Please email or PM with any info. Thanks.
  3. holdemchamp1225

    WANTED -- Eastman Irvin or B-3 jacket in size 36 or 38

    Actually both :-) 1 Original and 1 repro from Eastman Leather Co.
  4. holdemchamp1225

    WANTED -- Eastman Irvin or B-3 jacket in size 36 or 38

    Has to be in great condition without flaws. Funds ready , just waiting for the right jacket!! Please email or PM with any info. Thanks.
  5. holdemchamp1225

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Thank you for the assessment Baron Kurtz... I took these measurements wearing only a thin undershirt. I would probably want to wear a thick turtleneck or jumper underneath the Irvin in most cases. From what I have read, I do understand that the originals are cut big. Maybe I should be...
  7. holdemchamp1225

    Zip or buttons on a custom Aero?

    I've always preferred zips to buttons... BUT maybe in this case the buttons option would make sense.
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Is it a bad thing to COVET someone else's jacket? Already have some nice HH jackets given to me from my father and fiance BUT I could see a Goodwear A-1(Cape leather) or an A-2(Vermont Expresso HH or Russett Goatskin). ;) lol
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    goatskin or lambskin

    Lambskin is a great hide BUT.... as stated by others, goatskin is much more durable and a tougher hide that once broken in feels great as well and just as soft and supple as lamb over time.
  10. holdemchamp1225

    How to Break In Horsehide Quickly

    This thread has been extremely educational.... as I have just received some nice HH jackets and now have some great ideas on how to break them in. Thanks to everyone for the useful tips ;)
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    Aero "Jerky" Horsehide vs. "Smooth" FQHH

    Man, that Aero Real deal looking great... love the grain and how it is developing a nice patina;)
  13. holdemchamp1225

    Making an ANJ-3

    All I can say is WOW Fishmeok... wish I had the skills to make my own custom jacket. Keep up the good work and all of us updated on future projects ;)
  14. holdemchamp1225

    WWI Leathers From Flyboys

    Great movie indeed!! Loved the nostalgia
  15. holdemchamp1225

    The B-3 appreciation society …

    Good Googly Moogly, that is a FINE LOOKING D1 LOVE the redskins hide on that one.
  16. holdemchamp1225

    WANTED -- ORIGINAL Irvin jacket in size 3 or 4

    Hey Paddy, definitely interested... can you send me an email or is that not possible? If you do not have my email address I can send it to you. Thanks again for the great offer and opportunity.
  17. holdemchamp1225

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Thank you Mr. Lever for your honest assessment of both Co. and also Paddy...(more) I would definitely be interested in your Pre-War Irvin. What is the size of the jacket? I will try and get my post count up to receive PMs. Meanwhile, I will look at the classifieds also. I have already...
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Thank you Spitfire for explaining the WPG Irvin...(more) I guess I am DEFINITELY leaning towards an Irvin from ELC. Bad news is I think I will have to wait since they do not have my size in stock (38), although from what I have read I think I could get away with a 40 from them since people...
  20. holdemchamp1225

    WANTED -- ORIGINAL Irvin jacket in size 3 or 4

    Has to be in great condition with ALL original zips or quality period coorect replacements. Funds ready , just waiting for the right jacket!! Please email with any info. Thanks.
  21. holdemchamp1225

    WANTED -- Eastman Irvin jacket in size 38 or 40

    Has to be in great condition without flaws. Funds ready , just waiting for the right jacket!! Please email with any info. Thanks.
  22. holdemchamp1225

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Can someone please tell me the difference between a WPG and ELC Irvin? And KILROY... And Kilroy, could you please tell me how much the customs bill will be and how long it took for you to receive the jacket after initial order? I am currently in my home near Cannes. Thanks.
  23. holdemchamp1225

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Greetings all, newbie here...have a few questions for the experts?.. :) My name is Bruce and I guess I have just discovered the world of flying jackets ;) Anyways, I have spent the better part of the last 2 weeks reading through the original LARGE IRVIN thread and must say I found it to be...
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