Recent content by TroopCarrier

Roger all, but look at unit group shots of aircrew e.g., the color photo thread in gallery forum and most have little doodads added. And as I stated some groups wore them more than other and photogs like to take pictures of ind with them, all in my humble opinion the exception to the 1000s of...

Hi all, aside from the exceptions (which there always are - dependent on unit and/or individual Airmen), below is my non-scientific take on looking at wartime photos of A-2s and B-10s being worn. I am not a novice when it comes to studying wartime photos (although I am a "newbie" on this...

Yes I was asking about the inner pocket. Thanks Dave

Hi all, I tried this on the repo page, but have no response. First can anyone tell me what the pocket lining material is, cotton twill, or ...? Second, what are the differences between the ATF B-10 and originals, besides pencil pocket, "alpaca," ...? I swapped out the collar for real mouton...

ELC Monarch A2 by TroopCarrier posted Dec 26, 2018 at 12:11 PM Op NEPTUNE Event by TroopCarrier posted Dec 26, 2018 at 12:11 PM This is my ELC Monarch A2. I wear it everyday, weather permitting. The patch is the 78th Troop Carrier Squadron. Jeff

Hi all, not really a new member, just had to rejoin. I have an ATF B-10 and the pocket lining is something other than cotton twill. Can anyone tell me what an original B-10 pocket lining material is? Also what are the problems with the ATF B-10 versus an original, lining, sleeve girth, ...