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  1. Xopher

    You know you have too many leather jackets when

    When you are hiding the fact that you even have a jacket collection that cost more than your car from a woman you've been dating for over 6 months.
  2. Xopher

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    I would say I am bordering on obsessive when it comes to WWII flight jackets. I would quit my job on the spot and move around the world if I was offered a position either building these repros or making museum exhibits of the originals.
  3. Xopher

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Think maybe we can talk you into writing a book? ;)
  4. Xopher

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Hammerklavier- I am really loving my Steve McColgan A2. Ive had it 3 or 4 years now and its beginning to develop some really nice natural patina. I really like the quality and weight much better than the US Authentic A-2 that I had briefly. I think if you are on a budget, it really is IMHO the...
  5. Xopher

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Is there any collective resource available that lists and dates B-3 contract numbers and manufacturers? I would very much love a book or print out or some kind of document that has this information in it. I am absolutely infatuated by them.
  7. Xopher

    Whiteskin ANJ4

    Would there have been white D-1s and B-6 too?
  8. Xopher

    How do you dye shearling hide?

    I know Ive asked around before, but thought it can't hurt to try again. Can anybody here tell me how to dye shearling hide while leaving the hair alone. Id like to get natural shearling hides and dye the backs the old pre-war redskin color, and I cant find anywhere online that can tell me how to...
  9. Xopher

    Whiteskin ANJ4

    Did they have whiteskin ANJ-4s during the war? I stumbled upon this one for sale and I have to say I have never in my life seen one that looks like this. Anybody have any information...
  10. Xopher

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    In my searching to discover the combat history of an Aleutian vet whose flight suit I now own, I stumbled upon this amazing photo with a plethora of flight jackets. https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/oralhistory/images/interviews/Aleutian.jpg Also this great photo of a fellow in a life vest...
  11. Xopher

    aero b-3 arrived , comparison with my Eastman b-3

    "I want the one you want" is girl code for "Make up your damn mind already"
  13. Xopher

    My original B3 and repro 2 in 1

    This is simply amazing! I mean truly fantastic. I have always wanted to do such a project but like mentioned before I could not find the correct hides to do it. I half wish I could just have you build me one. Very well done Sir!
  14. Xopher

    aero b-3 arrived , comparison with my Eastman b-3

    I say keep Aero, sell the ELC and buy a B6
  15. Xopher

    aero b-3 arrived , comparison with my Eastman b-3

    I also think that if you were to keep both you would gravitate 90% of the time to the one that feels most comfortable regardless of looks.
  16. Xopher

    aero b-3 arrived , comparison with my Eastman b-3

    I think the Eastman is definitely a much neater and more eye catching fit. The hide on the Aero is absolutely striking but the overall fit looks more round and less defined. I think if the sleeve length of the Eastman feels too short for your liking it will probably continue to bother you so you...
  17. Xopher

    Original Flight Suit Appraisal?

    Very good points Gents. I understand.
  19. Xopher

    Original Flight Suit Appraisal?

    Can any of you fine folks please tell me the value of and how to appraise original flights jacket and pants. For instance hypothetical value of. Whiteskin B3: Redskin B3: Mixed Batch B3: Seal with russet trim B3: Seal with seal trim B3: Anj4: Redskin B6: Seal with russet B6: Seal with seal B6...
  20. Xopher

    Need Help with Pacific Bomber History

    I am researching history of a deceased WWII Pilot. I am unable to find his service records. I need the help and deductive reasoning of some hardcore history buffs on this one. The man enlisted in 1941 and was a pilot in the Aleutians. He completed his tour and became a flight instructor in...
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  21. Xopher

    Original Perry Mixed Batch B3

    I am just beside myself with excitement. Ladies and Gentleman I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have solved this mystery about Walter J. Johnson and his flight suit and with great pleasure I share it with you. As I had mentioned I was saving for a high quality reproduction B3 but got...
  22. Xopher

    Original Perry Mixed Batch B3

    David, My best educated guess would be since they pants were issued in sets with the jacket, there is a good chance the jacket would have been of Aero manufacture as well of the same size as indicated on the pants label. Im sure there are folks here in the lounge who can date the contract number...
  23. Xopher

    Original Perry Mixed Batch B3

    How cool! Any time there is a name and face attached to the items I think that is just the neatest thing ever. Did you ever get your B3 yet David?

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