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Recent content by Elgin

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    Need help identifying a jacket from... A painting

    I know this request might seem silly but I've always adored Norman Rockwell's "Saying Grace" painting (1951), and I'm kow wondering what kind of jacket exactly is the soldier on the left wearing? It looks like some kind of flight jacket—but I'm far from an expert on the subject, and I'd rather...
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    Finally got my hands on a MA-1 Buzz Rickson William Gibson

    Oh I wasn't complaining, the size is great! I know the MA-1 and L-2s are made both in Regular and Long models, but I'm fine with the one I got. Yess I'm a huge Gibson fan so it only felt natural I get that jacket sooner or later! Thanks for the tip! I'll try it out soon. Thanks a lot! Now...
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    Finally got my hands on a MA-1 Buzz Rickson William Gibson

    After months of looking for a good opportunity — and reading forum posts about flight jackets — I successfully bought the jacket of my dreams. Used, obviously, but for 180 bucks plus shipping, thanks Yahoo Auction, I can't really complain. The first thing that impressed me is the sheer weight of...
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