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Recent content by xt40

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    Aircraft At the CAF Hangar ( CAF II )

    if you look at the wings where the gear struts are attached you can see a very distinctive lump/bulge goint all round the wing
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    nylon versus sheepskin/leather

    maybe somebody could answer this. the early (pre-nomex) nylon jackets are very stylish and practical for everyday wear but from a safety perspective are they not completely unsuitable for their stated purpose i.e. flying. Nylon is basically plastic and i would think the last type of thing you...
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    kiddies eastman

    A year or 2 ago, there was a kids Irvin on Ebay. It was made by The now defunct Cockpit Clothing Co (uk) and want for about £130. i would have loved to get it for my son at the time but being a cheapskate, bid way under the final price. The only issue with it was that the fleece looked very...
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    Aero USA

    If you read the fl thread , you would be aware that aero have stated that he never placed a lot of the orders that people placed and paid for in full. I doubt that they are lying.
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    New M-422 is finally here

    the mouton colour is lovely. dark brown is yuk in comparison
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    RAF White Prestige Flying Suit from AERO

    at risk of being labelled a phillistine, i have to say i dont see any appeal in these. painters overalls with a belt?
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    Attention members in Europa: Where are these trousers from?

    Re: Attention members in Europa: Where are these trousers fr they have no front pockets or belt loops and are very expensive. have a look at bundeswehr moleskins. they are similar but more practical
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    1936 early B-3 and B-2 picture for sale

    i think this is earlier as the b-2 and trousers seem almost new and i believe i can see the chest pocket is still attached
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    Ralph Lauren's version of b-3

    agreed, except for the sleeve zips
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    Gear Up! Flight Clothing & Equipment of USAAF Airmen in WWII

    Re: Gear Up! Flight Clothing & Equipment of USAAF Airmen in thanks
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    Need someone in the UK

    ive had exactly this problem a number of times. is there some issue with ebay or are some people just stupid. its really annoying.
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    Repro Irvin project - FINISHED!

    terrific work. well done
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    One of the most difficult WW2 flight jacket to find...

    ive only ever seen the blue bunny suit before. Were these a commonly used item. they look strangely over-tailored for a utility garment
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    Advice about stretching an eastman 42 patt (now inc pix pg2)

    Re: Advice about stretching an eastman 42 patt (now inc pix thanks for the replies and advice.
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    Advice about stretching an eastman 42 patt (now inc pix pg2)

    Re: Advice about stretching an eastman 42 pattern irvin here are some pix along with some pix of my b3 for comparison. The eastman is a size 44 and the b3 is an aero size 42 which was washed and blasted in the dryer which reduced it at least a full size all over. (edited to include links to...
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