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    ROUGH WEAR B-3 42-5111-P

    b3 Yes, makes sense Andrew. I wonder why the USAAF felt this might be necessary, whereas the RAF did not - to my knowledge at least - bother with this distinction? Just another idle thought.........
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    ROUGH WEAR B-3 42-5111-P

    B3 Very very nice Andrew, another superb jacket. Excuse the stupid question, but what is the purpose of the leather pulls on the shoulders? I notice some B3's have them, others do not. Any rhyme or reason?
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    help!

    Highwayman Hi Tudo, somewhere on their site, Aero say that horsehide is naturally waterproof - mine's never been wet enough for long enough to test this though, but it has certainly never let in water. Someone here at the lounge will know! With a lot of arm movement, it might be a little...
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    AERO size selection?

    Aero fit Have to agree, I have an Aero Highwayman, 42" which fits perfectly. My Eastman A2 is a 44" and seems just right too. But I recently returned an Aero A2 (Beacon anniversary) in a 44" because it was way too small. Very restrictive in the arms and shoulders, short in the body. I think a...
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    More Churchill

    Churchill The thing about Churchill is that his personality simply transcends any judgment that can be made about his actions. Everything bad ever said about him was true, likewise eveything good. But it's just a sheer joy to witness the great drama (and occasional comedy) that was his life...
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    More Churchill

    Winston You're right, it's an ugly list isn't it. I probably need putting right here, but I have the idea that Churchill only just got the job, after narrowly defeating Halifax - and Halifax was all set to come to terms with Germany, more appeasement, free hand in Europe etc. And that...
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    More Churchill

    Churchill Interesting stuff! Considering the mood for isolationism in the US, I've often wondered how Churchill - especially after Pearl Harbour - managed to convince Roosevelt to commit so much into the ETO, rather than the Pacific, where the 'real' enemy was. Growing up how and where I...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    WPG Irvin Great looking jacket Hawkeye - it looks very accurate, and for the money it makes me wonder why the Aero and Alc are so indifferent
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    Custom Highwayman

    Highwayman Mine came in the vintage leather, but claiming that it looks '20 years old' might be a little optimistic. A great hard-wearing jacket nevertheless, if the fit works out you shouldn't be disappointed! Good luck.
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    Aviation art

    I particularly like this one! - more so because the Stirling doesn't seem to feature too often. Great light and shade, I wonder if they set up models for some visual clues, or would it have been from purely photographic ref? I'm disappointed that the IWM would not be interested in showing these...
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    Aviation art

    lanc Rufus, I don't remember ever seeing these illustrators/artists credited in the comics, so it's good to see who did what. I would have to say that this is the most bizarre Lancaster I have ever seen, although illustrators are often told what to paint rather than asked! How long d'you...
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    Aviation art

    Painting It came from here Rufus.... http://www.ww2australia.gov.au/raaf/bomber.html Another fantastic cover, a B17 with RAF markings - were these Coastal Command planes?
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    Aviation art

    brillianr Fabulous Rufus. I don't know which one I prefer, they're both so incredibly good! Envy, envy, envy! Quite liked this one too.......although I'm not sure why.
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    So that's a confirmed kill for Smithy, a damaged probable for Mike, Andrew bounced over the channel, and Paddy grounded with an eye infection. Well done chaps! Read all about it here - http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/english/articles/sheppard/hurricanes/index.htm
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Rogue Irvin Anyone care to guess what this is all about? (The guy on the right has a very rounded collar on his IJ!)
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Collections You have made some very interesting points there Edward, which I haven't previously considered. It makes a lot of sense expressed this way - some say the British are more prone to 'romanticising' WW2 because although the Luftwaffe and V weapons killed so many, they didn't have to...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Future collectors Makes me wonder, what contemporary items of today's armed forces will have future collectors handing over their hard earned money.......... and if it's still leather and sheepskin flying jackets, will there be a sufficient body of knowledge for them to differentiate between...
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    ROUGH WEAR Clown collar

    Absolutely right, that is one fabulous jacket.
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Schpelling W is next to S on the keyboard! I expect Tim is getting close to being tour-expired, and needs to bash in for a spot of leave.........
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    Aviation art

    Michael Turner Fabulous piece Tim, so much energy. I love the (seeming!) spontaneity of Michael Turner's paintings, I've enjoyed seeing his work at the Guild of Aviation Artists exhibition in London You can see more of his and other guild artists work here -...

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