Recent content by wvarnam

Re: M-445 Navy Jacket thta belonged to ace Floyd C. Kirkpatr Very nice jacket Tom, saw your post on USMF not long ago. A real stunner! Will

Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing! Will

That's an amazing restore! Very well done ;) I've just purchased an M-422a and an A-N-J3A which are in need of some TLC, although they still retain a good colour. Would you recommend regular pecards to do the job?

I've heard a lot of good things about Scott at Baystate, I think the problem is (as mentioned above) that most of the high end items are gone very quickly. Hang in there! :)

What fantastic shots! Very clear. I really like the mix of WWII/Korean era uniforms and equipment too, makes for an interesting photo!

I am currently in the pre-restoration stage and looking to re-vitalise the leather on a 422-A I've recently bought. It's in very rough shape and didn't cost must, so I thought I'd have a go. It seems Pecards or Connoly's are the recommended medicines...Although I'm wondering whether anyone here...

Fantastic Paul, looks like you did a grand job. You've given me the confidence to try it myself! If I'm brave enough, I might even hand sew the cuffs... ;) Thanks again. Will

Hey guys, Newbie here! I'm a WWII US militaria collector, primarily focusing on USMC/USN navy items and have recently acquired my first few flying jacket. A B-10 with artwork which belonged to an armourer/gunner on a B-24 in the 307th BG, an AN-J-3A and a rather tatty M422-A. I'm planning a...

Hey Paul, That jacket looks superb now you've cleaned it up and replaced the cuffs and waist. My I ask a few questions in relation to the restore? I've just picked up an M-422A that is in very rough shape and I've decided to attempt to restore it. - Did you get the waistband and cuffs from...