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Recent content by coanda

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    Simmons Bilt

    Why would you be interested? You made very clear years ago you wanted no part of the project?
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    Simmons Bilt

    It is great pity that this once very friendly and informative forum has been hijacked by the fans of Aeroleather in exactly the same way that the Hat forum was. Personally I have no problem with the quality of jacket that they produce….. He won’t sell to me anyway. I am however heartily sick...
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    Original A-2, SIZE 48 Aero Leather

    I am reluctantly putting up for sale this huge original Aero Leather A2. While it is obviously 80 years old it remains in good wearable condition. It has had the knits and linings tided up by our very Andrew Swattland. The zip is the original Talon and runs without issue. Measurements are as...
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    Original A-2, SIZE 48 Aero Leather

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    Not a jacket but I want space to park this!!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SALE-Retired-BOEING-747-400-Air-frame-VIRGIN-ATLANTIC-LADY-PENELOPE-/272253624084?hash=item3f63949f14:g:I~YAAOSwNsdXRSaq
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    1941 Links Irvin Restoration

    Stunning... I know of a chap in Bewdley who could do with some lessons in Irvin repairs... Perhaps you could take him under your wing! Cheers Rick
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    Irvin collar removal ?

    John, I have certainly owned one Irvin which had a collar reduced in height. I think what is more likely with regard to Irvin's and fighter pilots was the anecdote given to me when I was fortunate enough to meet and share a few beers with Geoffrey Wellum, He said of the Irvin Jacket, " I...
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    Two Coastal Command jackets - 'chalk and cheese' you decide.

    Re: Two Coastal Command jackets - 'chalk and cheese' you dec Hi Paul I guess you have me banged to rights there! The jacket is now listed on ebay as an auction, so now I guess in all fairness it is now not for sale anywhere else! As a foot note ebay seem to have changed the rules such that you...
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    Two Coastal Command jackets - 'chalk and cheese' you decide.

    Re: Two Coastal Command jackets - 'chalk and cheese' you dec As Andrew has said the jacket is for sale on FB for £580, that price works here as well if any one is interested. I had intended to put it up for sale here, but somehow forgot.. So it is for sale here at £580 plus P&P. PM for more...
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    Memphis Belle crewman in Irvin

    Hi Burt The boots are 40 Pattern RAF flying boots, Cheers Rick
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    Who in their right mind will buy these jackets?

    Soren An intersting coat....I suspect the story of the picture would be more interesting!! Tell!!! Rick
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    Mid War 1942 Pattern Irvin, Size 7 or 8

    Well it is now not the 1st April the price is back down..... Go figure!! :?: ;)
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    Mid War 1942 Pattern Irvin, Size 7 or 8

    According to the ancient Mayan Calendar could today be April 1st??????? :D
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    Mid War 1942 Pattern Irvin, Size 7 or 8

    Before and after...
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