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China's 70th anniversary of victory in the War of Japanese Aggression celebrations.
So, I'm watching the stage performance live for the celebrations on Chinese state TV. It's interesting. The main thing that strikes me is how accurately all the uniforms are portrayed; German helmets for the period up to 1938, and the three colors of uniforms up to 1940, then the switch to... -
What size flight jacket do you wear?
Hi all! I'm kind of interested to know what size flight jackets you guys wear. I'm a measured 49 inch chest, so I always go for a size 50, but I'm pretty confidant that flight jackets were never issued in sizes above 48[huh] (original flight jackets in size 48 seem pretty rare). Maybe this...- Big J
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Would you wear it?
Just brought to my attention. From 2011, The Few have this A-2 with art and patches for the Imperial Japanese Navy. http://www.geocities.jp/jettrink_shop/akagia2.html Seems to be having an identity crisis to me. Would you wear it?- Big J
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Mitsubishi AM6 ZERO
A restored Mitsubishi Zero may be the first Zero to fly over Japan since 1945! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/07/13/national/zero-fighter-plane-prepped-first-flight-since-wwii/ Only snag is, it's owned by a US company, and there's just one pilot in the world qualified to fly the... -
A-2 colors
So, i get that there was a war on, and shortages, and all that, hence wartime issue A-2's come in a wide range of browns from very dark seal, to reddish brown, to more tan colors, but the A-2 contracts started before the war, when there weren't shortages, so why did they specify two colors; seal...- Big J
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Patton leads German troops against USSR?
Hello, I'd like to ask a quick hypothetical question for all you history buffs. I saw G. C. Scot as Patton making a statement about rearming the surrendered German army and taking on the Soviets straight away. What do people think would have happened if this had become policy? I notice that in... -
False Valor/ Walter Mitty
Hi everyone. A recent discussion on a thread I posted about repro flight jackets got me thinking; How do we all feel about wearing a repro (or original) military jacket, and where does is become 'False Valor'? Where and how do you draw the line? I'd wager that we'd all agree that this...- Big J
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Patch placement on MA-1 jackets?
Hello all. I know patch placement on WW2 era jackets has been discussed, but what do we know about patch placement on MA-1s? I picked up some vintage and some handmade patch groupings for a SAC aircrew jacket and (I'm really excited about this) a 'Triple Nickel' member (think Steve Ritchie)...- Big J
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Any info about G&B's Mountain Cloth?
Has anyone owned, seen IRL, or felt a Gibson & Barnes jacket made from 'mountain cloth'? What's it like?- Big J
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RAF flying gloves
Does anyone own a pair of Aero's RAF gauntlets (either model), and if so, how warm are they? Are they lined? I remember reading that RAF bomber crews often wore other gloves inside them for warmth. I know that Deacon, like myself, is partial to the Cold War-era RAF white leather flying...- Big J
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USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!
Hello Loungers. I just bought a Greenbrier N-3b, with it's fake fur hood trim removed as a field mod. In order to understand the purpose of removing it, I have to understand what it's function was in the first place- but I don't. I can understand putting a brown fur trim on an OD jacket...- Big J
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What hats with B-3 jacket?
Learned gentlemen of the Lounge, I have a question for you; What hat would you recommend with a B-3 jacket? I usually wear an Eastman B-2 cap, but I'd like a wider choice. I have a brown Penman Indy fedora, but usually only wear it with blue suits. My wife suggests a Stetson, since I...- Big J
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Does anyone own a 'Time worn' Eastman G-1?
I'm looking for a G-1 that could pass for late 50's- mid 60's issue for Vietnam era Sundowners tribute jacket. I'm a size 48, so nothing that fits the bill turns up on eBay. The LW jacket I have is good, but not accurate enough. I think the Eastman is very close, but I'd really like to see what...- Big J
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Looking for a G-1/M422a size 48/50
Hello all. I'm looking for a G-1/M422a original or repro, any era, any condition considered, in a size 48 or 50 (I will have to check Jacket measurements against those I already own to confirm fit). Thanks for reading.- Big J
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Air war over Korea
Can anyone recommend a book that tells the story of US bomber crews over Korea? I imagine it must have been a totally different experience compared to flying B-29's over Japan in '45, what with all the Migs.- Big J
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Can anyone identify this jacket?
Hello. Found these pics of USN aircrew from WW2 (?) wearing shearling jackets. I think not D-1 or B-6. Any ideas?- Big J
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Vintage pinup girls.
Can any loungers reccomend books of vintage pin up art? Vargas is well known and easily found, but there must have been many more from the 30's to the 50's.- Big J
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Best MA-1 repro?
Ok, so there's a few threads about this or that MA-1, but who makes the best repro? I'm guessing you're all going to say Buzz Ricksons, but is that really it for high spec reproductions?- Big J
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Major T. J. Kong's hat?
Does anyone know what brand and style of hat Maj. Kong is wearing in Dr. Strangelove? First guess would be a straw Stetson of some type, but I don't like guessing.
