John Lever
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Is it or is it an Eastman BoB ??
It looks too good to be true.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1940-RAF-Battle-o ... 255855393a
It looks too good to be true.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1940-RAF-Battle-o ... 255855393a
That fleece around the collar looks very familiar in colour to me.deeb7 said:Well she sure don't look old ...
Nah, not me.deeb7 said:So Eastman .... you tell 'em John.
PADDY_M said:Either this fellow doesn't really know what he's got, or, he does and is just trying it on with potential buyers. Surely the label (even the early ones, mine's from the early 90's) will have ELC on it. Definitely looking like an Eastman, a nice one, but none-the-less a repro Eastman.
Dear paddy_middleton,
Paddy, the AM label is dated 1940 but it does not say "Irvin" as the manufacturer.
I bought it from a car boot sale last year, the leather is cracked and a little stiff (and it smells a bit)so I guess its original
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From: paddy_middleton
To: ccottalsace
Subject: paddy_middleton has sent a question about item #160395770170, ending on 24-Jan-10 10:04:41 GMT - 1940 RAF "Battle of Britain" Irvin Flying Jacket
Sent Date: 17-Jan-10 11:29:49 GMT
As some pundits out there seem to question the authenticity, I have removed it from sale pending confirmation?
John Lever said:Obviously a nutter.