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WWII Flying Sweaters

dmar836

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Show us what you have. I have a USGI sweater somewhere but these are two specific to the AAF.
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Gotta love that covered zipper. Smooth and quiet. That can brag accuracy all they want but I have yet to see a repro mfg mount these.
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Dave
 

s4rmark

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I’ve got two repros , an ELC A-1 mechanics sweater and a Pike brothers C-2 vest. Sorry C-2 sweater.
 
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dmar836

Well-Known Member
I’ve got two repros , an ELC A-1 mechanics sweater and a Pike brothers C-2 vest.
How's the C-2 repro? The only "C-2" vest I have is unmarked with a Talon brass zip so guessing probably Korean Conflict era. The fleece is a rigger made deal. I had another C-1 by Sears that had the holster cut off but can't find it. The C-2 would be quite functional today maybe with a rigger-added pocket.
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falcon_ib

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Nice sweaters! Though not an official piece of flight gear, I was happy to pick up this minty Korean War dated 5-button sweater. Same construction as WW2 production and lovingly used in both wars
 

dmar836

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Nice. I'd wear one in my size. Especially right now in the Midwest! Does anyone know much about the Red Cross movement during the war where sweaters were knitted presumably by housewives and given to the war cause?
Dave
 

Miles

Active Member
Nice. I'd wear one in my size. Especially right now in the Midwest! Does anyone know much about the Red Cross movement during the war where sweaters were knitted presumably by housewives and given to the war cause?
Dave

Curious also!


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Cocker

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I really like that C-2 sweater! Got my eyes on the Pike Brothers one for a while, just cannot justify the price right now. The high neck sweater also looks nice.
 

Ken at Aero Leather

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Nice. I'd wear one in my size. Especially right now in the Midwest! Does anyone know much about the Red Cross movement during the war where sweaters were knitted presumably by housewives and given to the war cause?
Dave

Canadaian and US Red Cross knitting was very similar to the British "Comforts Committee" knitting. Some info here http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=2552

Try getting hold of one of these on ebay for more info

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Technonut2112

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WPG or another? I wouldn't mind one but can't justify the $200 versions.
Dave

I thought he meant Willis & Geiger, but I would like to find a C2 repro as well if someone would point me in the right direction please.

Yes, I meant Willis & Geiger... First time I've seen that particular sweater since receiving W&G saved search results daily for the past few years. Hopefully, another one will come up in my size eventually.. ;)
 

B-Man2

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EBay item # 291415948331
Tim
Here's the Item number and they have all sizes. They are US military issued items.
Cheers
Burt
 
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