Recent content by jnlight75

My go to site for looking at original examples of flight gear is the Ed Nored collection on the 303rd BG page. Here is a good range of examples: http://www.303rdbg.com/uniforms-gear4.html. I think for anything made after 1943, the shoulder decal was spec (including rebuilt A2s). But I suspect...

And one more from the collection of interest. This is one of the "newer" looking B-10s I have seen in a period photo. Usually they look stained or well used. And I'm sure they probably didn't hesitate to clean things up with gasoline, so who knows the effect on the fabric. The lighter jacket in...

Also posted on the other thread, but I think this photo seems to show a range of cuff/shell combinations and color. The lighting appears the same across the jackets at least, so the one on the right is definitely a little darker. BTW: Credit goes to Jeffrey Ethell collection of photos (quite...

I always thought this was an interesting original B-10 photo. You can see what appears to be contrasting cuffs on the jacket in the foreground (similar to the Buzz style), while the jackets in the back have cuffs matching the jacket (similar to Eastman). And the shells in general look to be...

I have one of those - a special run from around 2002 I think. Its not cotton but a rayon/cotton blend they called end-zone twill. The color in the photos is off too. On mine the shell/knits are very close, and the collar is slightly lighter reddish brown (darker than the standard Buzz B-10)...

Regarding that "original" B-15... I think it was discussed here before, but it sure doesn't look like an issued B-15. More like one of the common post-war versions. So I wouldn't judge those knits as original, or a good representation of B-10 knits. I'm looking for forward to pics of the 37J1!

Thats some pretty crazy sweating going on in the last picture...

Yep, I tried to get some responses on that one too a while back. Except I bought the jacket new.... so not incredibly willing to experiment. Should have looked for a used one. It seems that there is not much experience around with decal (really paint) removal from the cloth jackets. Rubbing...

The rising sun flag with offset sun is Navy; there is an Army version with the sun in the center. But you see regular flags with no rays for military (Army) use too. As for the victory markings, if we are talking aircraft, my guess is most pilots just picked a style and did all their markings...

You can check out the pics/description of mine here: http://vintageleatherjackets.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12374&hilit=oldin

OK, here is the list: Repro GW Dubow 27798 (44) in seal goat B-10 Roughwear, Buzz Rickson (42) B-10 Oldin Dennis, Buzz Rickson (42) B-10 Roughwear, ELC (40) - new, looking for a new home soon L-2 American Pad and Textile, Buzz Rickson (38) L-2a Buzz Rickson and Sons (40) Original M-65 field...

I would echo the advice to up-size with the ELC B-10 - especially if you are anywhere near 6' or taller. The ELC version is generally regarded as far more accurate than the Aero version, especially by those here that have also handled originals. Personally, I think I like the Buzz Rickson...

Seems there are photos of two different jackets in the listing. At least pic number 2 looks like a size 42 from a different maker/contract.

Well, the jacket looks to be non-issue: no offset zipper, no wind flap, and missing the smooth lining material above the waistband. It certainly looks to be old though. These type of jackets were certainly popular after the war, but not sure many civilian market B-15s would have actually been...

Interesting mystery Tim, but I've got a theory for at least part of it. Both pilots are in the same unit (squadron), so they clearly know each other. If you look at the top of the d-day speech page in Lt. Gaudet's diary notice it says "Benny", which is probably the nickname for Lt. Benson (the...