Tropical Shorts
Lucky you being so slim... guess I need to go on a diet!! I agree re Ebay yet I have managed to get some good stuff from there at times including a WWII Ratings "Tiddly Suit" which certainly showed the bounds that some sailors went to for their 'going ashore' unnregulated...
Bib overalls
In my time No 8s were blues shirt and blue pants and not bib overalls. Also No 9's were complete boiler suit. No 10s were the tropical shorts with 10As being the blue shorts version.
Can't say I ever saw or ever wore bib overalls in the Navy at all. I think they were a Dockyard...
Tropical Shorts
I wish!!! Afraid 5'10 and 33" waist now although was a natty 30" waist and 31.5" leg when in Navy!!
Try Ebay as I think they would sell quite well on there.
Gosport
Just received a message that said you have replied to my last one stating you have a friend who has a flat near HMS Sultan... unfortunately when I clicked on the link although it brings me to this Forum it does not show your message so am responding this way.
I had a house in...
Creases
Can I ask as to how tall you are as you look over 5'6" in which case there should be 7 creases and not 5. 4" approx the same size as a Pay Book
Also, and much to a lot of peoples surprise, the creases are opposite in each leg....... in that an inverted crease on one leg has the...
Uniforms
You are correct re the different styles of uniforms and it is good to see these all listed for reference. Think about joining my group as we could do with someone who has this sort of knowledge.
RN uniforms in UK
Very easy to get RN kit in UK try Sabre Sales in Southsea as they are superb with cheap prices and excellent Mail Order.
See the links on http://www.lanra.co.uk
RN 40s uniforms
Must ask first why do you look so sad???
Check out my website as we do WWII re-enactment but stick to Navy and could do with a few more members no matter where in the UK you are. http://www.lanra.co.uk
SVR 40s weekends
This has to be the 'best' 40s weekend (slightly wrong as it covers two weekends) that there is. Will be attending next year which will be my 4th for the full 10 days again. I am wearing my 40s Royal Navy Blue in my avatar pic. As this group is mainly US perhaps I had better...
USN Caps
Sounds good as I have always had a slight problem with rolling the neckerchief and also never realised it would be better to iron it damp and let it dry.:)
However I am confused with the caps as I was told by a US sailor that it should have the brim folded over in half as that gave...
Peter,
I am beginning to despair of this site as I have been unable to log in as it would not accept an existing password despite that being recorded on my PC.......so have had to reregister and start again...... now I find I cannot send you a Private message and thus give you my email address...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.