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    Golden Era Passtimes / Hobbies

    My late father-in-law left me his pre-War Lionel trains in both Standard and O scale. Many accessories also. Everything was made in the USA. I haven't had the time to have them restored either. I will need a good sized room to set them up. I plan to go at it full throttle when I...
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    To all you flyboys and -girls:

    Thank you, Spitfire. Merry Christmas and a Blessed,Happy New Year to you.
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    Can anyone help with info about the Eastman A2 color, "Havana Brown"?

    I appreciate the education about the term "Havana" brown. Fletch, thanks for the pic of the cat. Us cat owners always enjoy seeing a pretty kitty.
  4. K

    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    Thanks for the video, Republic_Flier.
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    Question: what about the new ELC Type A-2 Star Sportswear Contract 28557?

    Maybe your wife will have a softer reaction if it arrives soon since this is the time of year for peace and good cheer. Good luck, Hankh!
  7. K

    Known examples of Steerhide A-2s during the WWII era?

    As long as the jacket held up, who cared about what kind of hide it was made out of?
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    New Aero A-2 oil-pull HH arrived

    Your patience is commendable, Highhope. May your jacket be the perfect fit and serve you many years. Also, welcome to the forum. You should like it here with all the experts that contribute(I am not included in that group).
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    New Aero A-2 oil-pull HH arrived

    Have a friend take photos of you in the A2 at different angles, ala John Chapman.
  10. K

    What was that first jacket that started it all?

    A Schott motorcycle jacket(as close as my father could come to a leather flight jacket) for Christmas 1970.
  11. K

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Yes, I too am curious. Please post pics asap!
  13. K

    Tribute to a P-38 warrier

    Just adding my appreciation for the video. Thanks so much.
  14. K

    What Ike Did Before West Point...

    Thanks for the story, JerseyGary. When you think about what today's politicians get away with, this was simply a youthful pursuit that did no harm. Thank God that Ike made it through West Point.
  15. K

    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    Welcome aboard, Old Crow. Good choice of planes. Excellent modelling of the FW190.
  16. K

    A-2 Jacket patching question

    Thanks for posting the pics, Major. Very impressive artwork. Also, welcome to the forum!
  17. K

    Adventure! Fedora Lounge Folks in Action!

    Gi Joe, you obviously take your exploring seriously. Great outfits that are practical and economical.
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    Show us your vintage home!

    Rue, you have a house that is truly a work of art. You can be proud of it. There are no signs that any pets inhabit your home, but if they do, you do a great job of hiding that fact.
  20. K

    Golden Era Passtimes / Hobbies

    Most of those hobby shops are long gone. Most of the owners of the current ones are at least 60 years old(as am I). I love coming across such a shop in my travels. I have found some model planes(I have built over 200 )or HO trains while perusing that have been added to my collection.
  21. K

    The Attack on Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941

    The lesson is simply that all suffer in war, therefore, the only way to win is not to start one(see movie "Wargames" from 1984).
  22. K

    House histories?

    Lovely house. Todays building materials don't come close to being as solid as what you have.
  23. K

    Keep Calm and Carry On

    A sensible saying that could aply to many contemporary situations.
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