Recent content by tonyknowles

Yes it does suck that this is not more clear in packaging, etc. but now you know. again I think you will be okay with the products you have purchased for storage for 1-2 years but for museum grade items I would use cotton products. Keep in mind that you are going the extra mile for sure to...

forgot to add, I think you will be ok for short term storage, ie 1-2 years, but for long term storage I would go with cotton rag paper

Basically in a nutshell you want to stay away from any products that are made from wood pulp. Paper products can be labeled as "acid free" however they are not naturally acid free. The acid present in the wood pulp has been buffered with calcium carbonate to become ph neutral. the best...

I concur with your theories, I have had the same experience with navy shearling jackets, they just seem to fall apart, even when the jacket looks to be in good condition. I always assumed it was because of the finish or treatment of the leather that the navy specified.

thanks for the positive feedback. I just need to find a nice early p-helmet, and get a proper nametag for the l-2a. As I have stated I am a late comer to jet age/kw aviation items, having mostly collected ww2 jackets and flight gear for years. Does anybody know of a good source for the brown...

my first foray into living history Korean war era. Jacket is a BR, the rest of it is original. The mustang is painted in iceland air guard markings, the patch is 4th FG. I realize it doesnt match, but a cool photo nonetheless. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 6126_o.jpg

measurements? sizing?

a true craftsman.

what other raf items are available?

any of these whistles for sale?

I saw some excellent korean war 4th Fighter wing photos with multiple shots of patched up L2A jackets, I of course didnt bookmark them and now can find them, any help?

in my mind no actor has or ever will touch the combat/military record of jimmy stewart. Remember he left his acting career at the TOP of his game to join the AAF. Worked his way up to four engine a/c commander, THEN volunteered/insisted that he be sent to the 8th to fly combat. Once he...

like the nametag on the waistband, simple no rank with the very small chinese characters. A very classy nametag. It is interesting that the rank on the service tunic is for flight officer, which is technically a warrant officer.

any idea where the chopper pics were taken? cool pics about a lesser known aspect of naval aviation...

british army 1945 pattern jungle hat, first introduced in 1945 used for many years after.