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  1. Smithy

    Aero halfbelt 11 years on

    Great pics Wes and the HB looks great. You guys need to do a Scandinavian tour ;) Hope the family and the littlies are all good!
  2. Smithy

    Is vintage clothing dangerous? (specifically polyester/synthetic fibers)?

    "Is vintage clothing dangerous?" Certainly can be for the wallet!
  3. Smithy

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    A man who fought so skilfully and amazingly not just in the ring, but also for what he believed in. As Lizzie said, also a great human being. The Greatest indeed. RIP.
  4. Smithy

    Aero Grand Theft Sale

    Have fun boys and girls, and no argy-bargy or biffo over the jackets. I have visions, for right or wrong, of this being like a better dressed version of one of those "closing down, all stock must go at ludicrous prices" sales which look like a cross between a human tidal wave and an overgrown...
  5. Smithy

    One Aero - Long Halfbelt or Cheyenne?

    That's highly likely and without doubt correct. In my defence my post was more about the Stockman being the trimmest out of itself, the VDR and Cheyenne which have traditionally been lumped together here when discussing any of these three Aero offerings. There's often been numerous threads about...
  7. Smithy

    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    I have more than enough jackets (well don't we all) but I want a B-6, the looks of a sheepskin flying jacket but with half the heft!
  8. Smithy

    How's the fit on my Aero racer?

    Great image and graphic but not exactly Golden Era (1920s to 1950s) which is this forum's focus ;-)
  9. Smithy

    One Aero - Long Halfbelt or Cheyenne?

    The Stockman is the slimmest fitting of the longer Aero coats I believe, and the Cheyenne obviously has the chest hand warmer pockets. These coats are fairly typical of motoring coats from the inter war period to mid century period and are actually very versatile coats. Perfect Golden Era...
  10. Smithy

    G-1 / M-422A USN Jacket Triubute Project Comes To Fruition

    So it finally arrived BN :) ...looks fantastic, Wested have done a great job. I know I've said it before but I really think Wested have upped their game over the last couple of years, my Raiders jacket from them from October last year is simply superb, virtually faultless and in a lovely hide...
  11. Smithy

    My new ELC A2 Slender model

    That's a stunner, and in truth doesn't really look "slim" but rather just right for you anyway. As others have mentioned that leather is going to look the mutt's nuts once it gets some wear going. As they say, wear and enjoy!
  13. Smithy

    Lewis Leather x Real McCoys -- Red Giant

    That's one way of putting it!
  14. Smithy

    A better horse A-2 than a Cockpit ?

    Straight from the horse's mouth, or should that be cow's? :-) Great post John, absolutely nailed it!
  15. Smithy

    What's for Dinner?

    Hi Babydoll, that sounds very good as well and very similar apart from using ground pork. Can't go wrong with a banh mi, one of the tastiest sandwiches/filled rolls on the planet. Do give the Ace Bakery recipe a go as it's seriously tasty, especially the pork if you marinate it overnight. I'm...
  16. Smithy

    RAF early colour footage from 1940

    I don't think this has been posted here. Some really wonderful colour footage (real, not colourised) from RAF Aldergrove. Enjoy... http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-26818893
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  17. Smithy

    What's for Dinner?

    Sorry might be way off here but did you use the recipe from Ace Bakery? http://www.acebakery.com/recipe-box/recipe/351/banh-mi-with-lemongrass-ginger-pork-and-sambal-mayo/ The reason I ask is we make this regularly about once a month and your description sounded very much like their recipe...
  19. Smithy

    A better horse A-2 than a Cockpit ?

    Just read this thread and it's a no brainer really. If you want an A-2 which is as close as possible to an original wartime issued one in terms of patterns, hardwear, leather (colour, drape, grain, etc), labels, stitching, lining then the closest are GW, ELC, Aero, those newish DD ones in...
  20. Smithy

    Any one like Flying Boats?

    Have a look at this Stearmen...
  21. Smithy

    Best books on flying in WWII

    It's a nice ALC Irvin mate but I'd argue the point that it's not exactly one of the best books about WWII flying, you'd have trouble reading it, apart from the label! Post it in the Outerwear section here and you'll have more luck.
  22. Smithy

    Aero Stockman / Cheyenne - with Belt??

    I have an Aero Barnstormer which obviously comes with a belt. It's actually removable and in truth I wear mine 90% of the time without it. It does look great done up with it but when you're not using it, I find it a complete bloody pain in the arse. I tried fastening it behind but that was...
  23. Smithy

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Although I don't like all Porkers, I wouldn't say no to a 68 or 69 911S in Irish Green. I've been in a few 911s but those late 60s ones are an absolute hoot, tinged with just a small sliver of terror once they really start rocking along.

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