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    How Did You Discover Old Time Radio?

    Haven't listened to any OTR braodcasts in a long time. My dad used to tune in the BBC (I think that's what it was) on his old 1950's Hammerlund shortwave receiver whenever we were working on things in his basement workshop. Green Hornet, Burns and Allen, Gunsmoke, Lone Ranger, Jack Benny, seems...
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    • Post #89
    • Forum: Radio
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    just ordered my first aero, have i made the right choice?

    I'd trust Aero's recommendation. They know their stuff. I'm a 42.5" chest relaxed and 44 inhaled. I have a 44 suit jacket that's a little large on me and a 42 that's too tight. I ordered a 44 and its perfect even with a heavy flannel shirt under it. I can't stand layering a bunch of clothes...
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Looks fantastic. You're worried its a little too trim, does it bind or pull or otherwise feel tight when zipped? If not, don't worry about it.
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    A2s in your collection

    That's been pretty much what I've found. I have an Army wool uniform jacket that belonged to the previous owner of our house, complete with rank, unit and "ruptured duck" patches. They left quite a few items when they moved out and never returned to pick them up after I called. That jacket is a...
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    A2s in your collection

    Don't have any originals to show, and only one lower end, but still nice, US Authentic repro, but I certainly do admire your collection Andrew. They all appear to be in fantastic condition. I notice most are size 44. From the other service clothing I've seen from that period, I've gathered that...
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    Aero LHB in the house!

    Thanks for the compliments guys. I wish I could take credit for the jacket, but I can only hope that this approaching middle age, not so great body can do it justice! Too Much Coffee, yes, ST No.2 w/trapazoid movement, quarter sawn oak, original glass and dial, made about 1907. When I get it...
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    Aero LHB in the house!

    Hey Havin, just saw your post on the new Cafe Racer in the works. Nice looking jacket. I'm thinking of ordering another Aero, but I think my wife would probably have an apoplexy! Its the standard brown FQH. I am really smitten with this color. Its also available in heavy steerhide.
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    Aero LHB in the house!

    Hey Park, yep the color is amazing. I absolutely abhor winter, and the older I get the more I can't stand the cold, but I've actually been looking forward to it a little so I can finally wear this jacket.
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    Aero LHB in the house!

    Hey guys, been a while, other hobbies have taken precedence lately. My Aero LHB arrived back on June 29th and I've finally gotten around to taking a few pics. It was a long wait, I ordered it at the beginning of January. The pics are a little off, sorry for that, they were too dark to begin with...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    I ordered my LHB with alpaca lining, G-1 pocket and an extra inch in the body length after Christmas. Mark said the order wouldn't get processed until Aero returned from Christmas/New Years break (January 7th, I believe). He told me 8 to 12 weeks. I emailed him about three weeks ago, at roughly...
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    Old movie review - "Air Force"

    Per Silver Dollar's suggestion, I looked at TCM's web store and they have the movie available. I also found it on Amazon for less, and since there are a few other things I want from them, and I have a gift card, I think I'll order it from Amazon.
    • RLM
    • Post #5
    • Forum: WWII
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    Old movie review - "Air Force"

    I watched this movie yesterday evening. I'd never heard of it until I ran across it on NetFlix. It came out in 1943 and had lots of vintage aircraft footage of early WWII US airplanes. When is the last time you saw a "shark tail" B-17 or a P-39? They are abundant in this picture. Also, the...
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    • Forum: WWII
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    Why & when do we love the A-2 & other leather jackets?

    I was fascinated with WWII when I was a kid. I read books & watched old movies/TV shows on WWII any chance I got. Many of the movies were of course about the AAF, and the A-2 was ever present. I guess my love of the A-2 was spawned from that. I've actually only owned one A-2 copy, my current US...
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    A-2 jackets -- what constitutes 'authentic' ?

    Well, I was going to add my 2 cents, but it seems Andrew, being more knowlegeable on the subject than I, said it better than I would have, so any further comment from me on the subject would just be redundant and possibly show my general ignorance :D .
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    Aviator Jacket and 1st Post Greetings

    Welcome lci, the jacket you're asking about looks somewhat similar to the US Authentic "Barnstormer" jacket. The US-A is considerabley more, but their quality is known to be quite good. Maybe not up to Aero or ELC standards, but still very good. I've got one of their A-2s and am pleased with it...
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    The Rise in Pants

    I'm generally pretty illiterate when it comes to fashion and clothing terms, but this is one I actually know. The rise is the distance between the crotch and the waist band. As everyone is built a bit different, the rise that suits you is going to be a personal preference. I'm long in the torso...
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    AERO 21996 SIZE 44 FROM 528TH BS

    Wonderful jacket Andrew, love the patch too.
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    Ladies Leather?

    Thanks for the suggestions. Her birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and I'd like to get her a nice jacket. You've given me some things to consider. Unfortunately, due to price and leadtime, Aero is out of the question, but I may take a closer look at some of the higher end name brand mall...
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    Ladies Leather?

    My wife has been wanting a leather jacket recently, but doesn't really want the A-2, G-1 or other military inspired look. She prefers something a little more "Ladies' Fashionish". I'm not really fond of mall jackets, I just don't expect them to hold up well, especially the thin lambskin used on...
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    WWII Theaters of Operation... Which Do You Prefer?

    VC, just a guess, but maybe a fitter worked on the airframe and body of the plane vs. a mechanic keeping the mechanicals running?
    • RLM
    • Post #56
    • Forum: WWII

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