Recent content by johnslemp

A detail from a larger image from my book about WWII "bomber jackets." This was very sharp, very dense, and I'm sure very deadly...

I forgot to answer your question. The print run was 5000.

Hello Gents! Our book, Bomber Boys: WWII Flight Jacket Art is now available in the UK at East Anglia Books: http://www.eastangliabooks.com/index.php/online-store/clothing-equipment-medals-insignia/2322-240183-bomber-boys-wwii-flight-jacket-art Get your copy before Masters of the Air debuts...

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Happy to report that we sold over 30 books during the Battle of Britain airshow in Duxford. Had a great time, met many new friends, and enjoyed the historic ambience immensely. Hopefully will be back next year. Would also like to announce that East Anglia Books in now carrying the book as...

Well that's a shame that we won't get to meet! Thanks for the kind words nonetheless, and I'll post an update upon my return. Be Well!

Hello johnwayne! The green paper in the book is from the UK. The other pages used for the photos are of a "satin" type finish. I don't recall what it is exactly, but my designer said it's some of the best paper available...and judging by what we paid for the printing, I believe him! By the...

Hello Mikey! Speaking of books on the A-2, my book on the subject is currently "in production." Had an online meeting with my graphic designer yesterday, and it's gonna be gorgeous, if I do say so myself. It'll be 12"x12" square, and probably about 300 pages. Learn more here...

Hello Gents! We are getting down to the wire for sending off files to the graphic designer, and I had a last minute thought. Does anyone know of a source for original drawings for the jackets? On the inside tags one sees the Drawing No. 30-1415 as the spec for the jackets, but I've not seen...

Hello Kevin! Many, many Thanks! I'll get your hat out to you ASAP...Be Well! John

Hello Lorenzo! Many thanks for the kind words regarding the portraits. It has been a labor of love, so to speak...one that I whole heartedly thought worthwhile of the effort. Many thanks too, for your order, and, being in France, I'm trying to get the international shipping portion of this...

Hello Steve! If you want to order now, just choose the "Pickup" method of shipping, and when it's ready, I'll contact you to sort out the shipping options. Many Thanks!

I do point out the correct distinction of A-2, summer weight flight jacket in the book as the proper term for the jackets...

Hello Thomas! If you want to order now, just choose the "Pickup" method of shipping, and when it's ready, I'll contact you to sort out the shipping options. Many Thanks! By the way, where in Germany? I was stationed there for almost five years...near Frankfurt...

Hello Ralph! No, sorry...just a bit of fun. I'll get it right eventually Grant. Many Thanks! John