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  1. dilbert123

    CWU 36 P Jacket ..help required..a question Gentleman.

    The earliest CWU (Cold Weather Unit) 36P's had the "bi-swing back", also known as"action pleats". The bi-swing was discontinued in 1982, reportedly due to the possibility of interference with ejection seats. You must have one of the earlier models I guess while your other jacket(s) were newer...
  2. dilbert123

    M65 Jacket

    From what I understand the earliest versions of the M65 were all cotton and, while comfortable, will soak with water in the rain. The later jackets (no date on this) are a polyester blend that will shed water and can be used as a rain garment. I have a late Alpha, the sizes tend to be okay but...
  3. dilbert123

    Sailor pants

    I was standing in formation when going through Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola in the mid-60's when one of my unfortunate co-sufferers referred to what he was wearing as "pants" to our Marine DI. The DI turned several shades of crimson, settled on purple, then bulldozed his way...
  4. dilbert123

    U S Army M-65 Field Jacket

    Thanks for the replies!!! It also occurred to me just after posting my question that this jacket was worn by the Marines and Air Force as well- no intention of a slight on my part, so my bad.
  5. dilbert123

    U S Army M-65 Field Jacket

    Question for you Army vets: Ex-Navy guy who just got a great-looking M-65 field jacket, always wanted one. I have a question about the sleeves, however. I have rather short arms and I can wear jackets with knit cuffs (like my flight jacket) with no problems as the knits grip the wrist but...
  7. dilbert123

    Help w/ G-1

    Nice looking jacket, but it's not a G-1 (despite the label). It appears to be an ANJ-3 reproduction which is very similar to the G-1 with the bi-swing back and buttoned flap pockets on the front like the G-1. The G-1 would have a mouton collar, however and would not have the seam on the arm that...
  8. dilbert123

    A WWII Cold Weather Flight Suit

    5 Degrees (above) Fahrenheit in Dallas today. Snow and ice all over. It does get cold from time to time.
  9. dilbert123

    COMPARING TWO ORIGINAL 1940 AERO A2s

    My apologies, I just discovered the leather conditioner thread- newbie mistake, just joined. I'd never heard of Pecards. I have ridden for years and have two German saddles, jumping and a dressage, plus bridles and other leather tack that are expensive and it is important to protect. I've...
  10. dilbert123

    COMPARING TWO ORIGINAL 1940 AERO A2s

    Great photos and the jackets are in amazingly good condition considering their age. Do you ever wear your older jackets such as these or are they just for display? Not familiar with "Pecards." Assume it is some kind of leather conditioner. Can you tell us more about it? How do you use it, that...
  11. dilbert123

    Where did your user name come from??

    Dilbert does not refer to the comic strip character, although the original Dilbert was a comic character. Dilbert is (or was at least in my day) U S Navy pilot slang for someone who messes up a lot. Being called a Dilbert is not good, somewhat like the Sad Sack of WW II. There was a training...
  13. dilbert123

    Windward jackets by Montgomery Ward (and copies)

    What a very beautiful jacket. I love leather jackets and have a few myself, but this beauty, wow! The colors and quality of construction that are evident in the photos are phenomenal. Unfortunately, as the above reply from "skytop" from Arizona, I, too, live in a climate that makes such a jacket...
  14. dilbert123

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    New member, just got signed up today. Am enjoying looking around, have already found a number of interesting links to follow up on later. My interests are many but I'd have to say aviation (former military pilot), riding (eventer), old autos, well, just about everything. One thing I've noticed...

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