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Recent content by billwong

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    X-2 - The A-2 Pre Contract Test Jacket by Headwind Mfg Co

    Is this not why we are here? To collect and see the differences. Why else would we have more than one A2 from different contracts/makers.
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    Cwu-45/p Size advice

    Definitely small.
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    Ironing CVC Jacket - 100% Aramid

    Give it a wash.
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    I bought this one

    Didn't some of the older CWUs got tagged as "NON-MELTING" nylon? or was that on the Army Tanker jackets?
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    Hi Lucas. Any chance I can Persuade you to ship it to Toronto for the $80? postal code M6R 2C3

    Hi Lucas. Any chance I can Persuade you to ship it to Toronto for the $80? postal code M6R 2C3
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    I bought this one

    That is NICE!!!! Love the bi-swing back.
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    The demise of the surplus store

    Are you refering to King Sol or Hercules. I worked at both through high school.
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    Royal Canadian Navy G-1 for sale

    As it turned out. I grew up a few blocks from the listed address for the company in 1955. Score Sporting Goods Mfg. Co. LId., 349 Queen St. W., Toronto. Ontario This is, or rather was, the garment district in Toronto area. Queen Street West and Spadina Ave, north of the Skydome/Rogers Center...
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    Royal Canadian Navy G-1 for sale

    Ouch on the price. Seen a few come and go, no where near that price though or condition. They all seem to be sized 36.
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    Restoration

    Even in CND$, the price is pretty steep.
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    Restoration

    https://www.insider.com/what-a-1500-leather-jacket-restoration-looks-like-2021-11 Just something I came across that is local to me.
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    Bargain A-2 Not :-)

    Mine as well tell people that was Douglas MacArthur personal jacket. The back up one his aid carries with him where ever he went.
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    So, I did this thing... twice...

    very impressive.
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    5* A2 Doniger re-dye - a successful experiment?

    Its like a new hide! well done.
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    what were they thinking?????

    The asking price is insane ....for a used Avriex.
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