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    WWII Photos (and Stories) of Our Loved Ones

    Very nice flight jacket. Amazing story about the relative. Good luck with your search for a photo.
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    New HH A-2!

    You could take a trip to Australia where winter is due soon. Some of the higher elevations will have A-2 friendly temps.
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    Help ! Fake Schott 689 horsehide ?!

    MrMojo, As your story shows, there are two sides to every story. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with future transactions.
  4. K

    What age should a guy stop wearing a bike jacket without a bike?

    On this forum it shouldn't be any surprise that most input supports individual decision making. If it feels right, wear it!
  5. K

    IWCs tribute to the real pilots

    The video is great. What fun they must have had with the flying scene!
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    Aviation art

    The Heinkel crew in this scene were lucky, they got to sit out the rest of the war in relative safety.
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    Military-Style Coats and Jackets

    In many ways military surplus offers timeless fashion designs. Specialized gear does reflect modern innovations such as current camo patterns, which continue to evolve.
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    The Great escape - Tunnel "Harry"

    Stan, Thanks for the family story from WW2. It's always a treat to hear these personal accounts.
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    Uniform of the Day - April 1, 2008.

    Fletch-- In clarifying my response the enlisted insignia is how I stated. One "US" on a metal disk and one branch insignia on a metal disk on the upper lapels. The enameld crests on the lower lapels in the photo you display are unit enamels. An officer could wear them on the epaulet between...
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    A2 nutter alert

    The man's cover(hat) doesn't appear to have as much material as regulation headgear would have specified in order to produce the "crushlook" when the inner wire was removed.
  13. K

    Do You Still Use "Golden Age" Products?

    Purina cat food.
  14. K

    Bathroom Renovations - 1940 Style

    If your area has flea markets drop in to inquire if any vendors specialize in collecting and selling old fixtures. Sometimes you will find exactly what you are looking for and the price might be better than a repro.
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    Uniform of the Day - April 1, 2008.

    Note that enlisted men would only have insignia on the upper lapel. Officers use both lapels since the "US" cut-outs go on both sides of the upper and the branch insignia (AAF, C of E,, infantry, etc.) on the lower. The enlisted "US" was on a disk on one side and the branch insignia on a disk...
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    Few/ McCoys B2 Werber Leather Coat Inc.

    Thanks Fletch. I do appreciate the info on the B-2, and especially the photos. It just goes to show that there is always something to learn on this forum.
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    Few/ McCoys B2 Werber Leather Coat Inc.

    Where would one find historical photos of original B-2's? In all my years of historical pursuits, I can't really recall having seen any WW2 era airmen wearing such flight-gear.
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    John Rabe - The Good German of Nanking

    Thanks for the history lesson. There are numerous stories of WW2 atrocities that haven't been exposed yet. The Rape of Nanking, sadly was not an anomaly.
  20. K

    What are you wearing today??

    Surely-- It doesn't matter what you wear as long as the hat is included. Outstanding headwear goes with anything. The hint of Bavaria is truly appreciated.
  21. K

    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Welcome to the forum, Fedora Guy. Your jacket appears to be in good condition. If you are not interested in an authentic repro and desire the convenience of pockets that is fine. To each his own. The purests would note that pockets are verboten IF you are interested in historical accuracy...
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    1955 Lemans Crash, 85 Killed ! Graphic !!!

    A grim bit of sporting history. Sadly, spectators at recent recing events have been similarly killed, although on a much smaller scale.
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    Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

    Myers-Briggs 16 personality types does seem to pretty much give a good summary of a person's attitudes/tendencies. Some administrators have shared the opinion that it is possible to change some of one's indicators, with considerable effort. Having taken it three times I have remained solidly...

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