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    Dieppe Raid - August 19, 1942

    Here you go:from the historical accounts of the raid. Operation Jubilee Quote: Almost all concerned believed that a raid on Dieppe was now out of the question; however, though Montgomery wanted it cancelled indefinitely, Mountbatten did not. He began reorganising the raid from 11 July as...
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    Dieppe Raid - August 19, 1942

    As a citizen of Hamilton Ontario Canada, I grew up with the Dieppe lore. The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry was on the beach that a.m. My dad lost a third of his school chums that morning, my best friends Dad lost his brother, a sargent in the Windsor Essex. Yesterday as is done each year ...
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    Well worn ELC 1401 Roughwear A2

    Thanks Smithy:)
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    New Amelia Earhart Movie

    The shot was taken May of 2008 at Guelph Airpark , Guelph Ontario Canada. My a/c is a 1940 Fleet Finch 16R. During the movie it was "dressed down" to look more like a 1930 Fleet Biplane. I won't reveal the ending as I don't want to spoil it for anyone. Should be fun seeing me and my a/c on the...
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    New Amelia Earhart Movie

    Hilary and stunt pilot ( Fleet16b) Well, I guess now that the Movie Trailer is out , I can post pictures from when I was the Aerial Coordinator for the movie. Here is a pic of Hilary Swank and I with my Vintage biplane which appears in the movie. She showed up at the airport in full costume...
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    Well worn ELC 1401 Roughwear A2

    Here is a pic of me at the Niagara Falls Airshow 2009 wearing my 2003 ELC Roughwear 1401 A2. I now have over 500 + flight hours on the jacket and she's really worn but still going strong. With me is Fern Villaneuve. He is an inductee in the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame. Fern is the original...
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    New Amelia Earhart Movie

    That shot was taken at Toronto International Airport just inside the Mallard Air Hanger. I was standing just behind the onset photographer when it was taken. At the time there was a slight break in shooting a hanger scene and they quickly set that that still shot up. Most people on set did not...
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    A2's: Wear 'em or Collect 'em?

    I agree 100 % with Andrews statement above. A2's had no hand warmers therefore it should not be considered one if it has them. Goodwear and Eastman Leathers are the best examples on the market. US Authentic may be a nice product but it's jackets are not even close to the authenticity of...
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    HORRIBLE movies by Golden Era star

    How about Magret Hamilton ( wicked witch of the west in Wizard of Oz) I remember in the 70's she was the Folgers Coffee lady in the tv comercials. Or Rory Calhoun coming out of retirement to act country singer George Straits movie Pure Country.
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    Amelia Earhart clothing line ?

    Scotrace Thanks for suggesting the move, as you know I am fairly new here. Kitty thanks for the kind words about the avatar...the pic is of me just days after importing my 1940 Fleet Finch 16b.( I have owned her since 2003) if it doesn't get cut you will see her in the movie " Amelia"...
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    Amelia Earhart clothing line ?

    Kitty Apparently she did have her own signature line. While in the wardrobe Dept. I did seem some pics of examples As for her Flight clothing, all of it was custom made for her. thanks
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    Amelia Earhart clothing line ?

    I am sure that most people are aware that A.E. had her own luggage line. However, she also had a clothing line. Both the luggae and closed were apparently designed by her or she a least had input into the designs.While working on the upcoming movie "Amelia" the waredrobe people asked me if I...
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    To agree, I bought my WPG Irvin in the fall of 2007 and the seam tapes and belt are all leather. Currently I am into my second winter with the jacket and have only the same zipper complaint as the rest. I have not had to replace it yet but can see a day when I will. This week it has been -25...
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    How many leather jackets do you own!?

    Current leather : WPG Irvin 2003 ELC 1401 russet A2 1985 A2 Replica manufacturer unknown 2008 Amelia Earhart Replica Filght jacket by Belstaff ( used it as a double in the soon to be released movie "Amelia") qty2 B type flying helmets with goggles ( all original) Replica...
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    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    :DUp here in Canada , we have a few name for that type of jacket Mackinaw Lumberjack jacket or shirt Redneck Tuxedo :) :D
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    Belstaff jacket appraisal

    All of the above have been done and I agree with you about the "hero" jacket. All "hero" items at present are being retained for now. As for the film, yes it has been well done. As well as Aerial Coordinatior, as an aviation historian , I was also advisor to wardrobe and to all aviation...
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    Belstaff jacket appraisal

    Good one lol lol :eusa_clap In reality , it has has been given a "specially distressed" look by Belstaff.
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    Belstaff jacket appraisal

    The jacket is a brown leather mid thigh length exactly the same as the one worn by the real Amelia Earhart in early publicity photos. It is made to my measurements but feels a bit tight on me. A point of interest, A.E. designed much of her flight clothing and regular clothing. She also had a...
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    Belstaff jacket appraisal

    Hello As stated on other areas of this forum , I was the Canadian Aerial Coordinadter for the Amelia Earhart movie coming out next year. One of my other duties was to be the Flying double for the star of the movie. The Prod. Company hired Belstaff to recreate all of the leather flying...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Ethan I figured it was already mentioned. Yes, I know Hawkeye in fact it was his WPG Irvin that I saw a few years back at an airshow and that prompted me to get one. It really is a good option for the money Thanks

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