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Recent content by johnnynotoes-1

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    Help needed in trying to identify unusual wear to an A-2

    Looks like it doesn't it...the way it extends beyond the pocket seam. Hi Peter...You say you've noticed this on several jackets. May be interesting to see if that mark exists on postwar models [or surplus] into the fifties say. Civvie wearers of surplus jackets...might the odd one bear a similar...
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    Help needed in trying to identify unusual wear to an A-2

    On lighters in particular... Zippo lighters tend to leak a little fluid when filled. The cheaper knock-off versions even worse. When I used to carry a lighter I learned quickly to stick to Zippo and never completely re-fill. Fluid seepage whilst carrying in a pants pocket would leave a reddened...
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    Aero Long Half Belt

    James! Those new shots are really upping the ante! Looks grand it does.
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    Aero Long Half Belt

    Good evening folks...I am tempted to try one of these but wasn't sure if the cut would be flattering. I have a Monarch with a similar look but it's vintage of course and a sz48 est. Size 46 in vintage usually won't fit. I'm avg height at 5'9" [175 cm] but I have to take a 46 modern to get...
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    Eastman RW 1401

    Yep, nice purchase! Wallet friendly too! Was that an Ebay buy?
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    Armholes on Aero Highwayman

    Sorry to bring out the ire folks but I guess my board index page is different than yours. My quote at the top of my initial post was again I repeat,...verbatim from the board index page. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - both...
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    Armholes on Aero Highwayman

    Good day Leadsky...notoes here. My blurb at the top [this form is for any general questions etc.,..] comes verbatim from the index page. I didn't write it, I just noted it. If I'm truly mistaken let me know.
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    Armholes on Aero Highwayman

    This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - both vintage and new There we go...This seems to the right forum. Most popular hit for folks with specific questions anyways. Not to be nit-pickin' JH but there seems to be room doncha think???
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    Stewart

    Sproingggg!!! That's nice. Aero are devils ain't they?
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    vintage jacket pages

    Hey there...I thought I had locked into something long dead. The initial link wouldn't let me go any further into the site. Further poking about set me up straight. Nice info there, I'm sure it can be of use to many. A roundabout thanks for your work! J.
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    Aero waiting list

    I ordered a Highwayman on the 9th of Dec. from Mark. Just wondering if ordering at this time of year jacks up the queue due to employee holidays. Mind you, by all means, rest well those crafty little seamsters! What's a normal wait for customers across the pond?
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    Scavenger Hunt!!!

    True enough depends on yer point of reference...feller has nabbed a $$$ niche market too. Craaazy pop culture!
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    Scavenger Hunt!!!

    !!! Waitaminnit. Let me re-phrase that. I meant,...??? Prerequisite for hip macho moneydom I guess?
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    Roger Moore owns niiice jaggits!

    Thanks,... It's a good find! I was initially Googling some horsehide info and stumbled across this. Also a handy Ebay tool I was thinking.
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    Roger Moore owns niiice jaggits!

    moorecustom.com/jackets My error folks...Seems this site is an ongoing affair. This link will steer ye thar.
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