Masters of the Air Jackets to be sold

[Micawber]

Wonder how the script will handle the introduction of black Airmen?
They were welcomed with open arms by the locals much to the dislike of the Americans

Will probably be a reflection of 21st century attitudes superimposed over 1940’s uniforms and scenery.

 

[John Lever]

No Battle of Bamber Bridge then?

 

[Micawber]

No Battle of Bamber Bridge then?

I believe there was a short dramatised account made of that incident?

 

[Chandler]

PLEASE STOP!

No more discussion about the actual series -- it's why I'm avoiding the other thread -- where you can spill all the beans you want!

How did we get so off topic here? There's another thread for spoilers, everyone.

 

[John Lever]

No spoilers here, only seen up to episode 6

 

[Chandler]

No spoilers here, only seen up to episode 6

Seen none so far -- everything is a spoiler.

 

[John Lever]

Better stop reading this thread then !

 

[Chandler]

Better stop reading this thread then !

That's the point -- there's already another thread where you can discuss all of the things you need to get off your chest -- this thread was supposed to be about the jackets! Just ask the OP.

Oh, yeah...

 

[John Lever]

OK...got mixed up there

 

[John Lever]

I blame Steve...he started it

 

[Micawber]

This is true, I went off on one and apologise for it.

 

[John Lever]

This is true, I went off on one and apologise for it.

Don't be daft

 

[Pa12]

This is true, I went off on one and apologise for it.

Oh my god. Inexcusable. Death by unga bunga

 

[Micawber]

PLEASE STOP!

No more discussion about the actual series -- it's why I'm avoiding the other thread -- where you can spill all the beans you want!

I apologise again, I missed this when I got in last night and shot from the hip instead. You are right though. I’ll zip it from now on.

 

[John Lever]

OK
Would you buy one of the film jackets and how much would you pay ?

 

[CBI]

I actually really like the MoTA modified A-2 jacket that is for sale at ELC. if they were a little less expensive..................

 

[John Lever]

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[MikeyB-17]

The A-2 Rosenthal was wearing at the Flak shack looked like a cracker. I doubt you’ll see it for sale though.

 

[Pa12]

Slightly off topic but for the first time since I was a kid, I watched Captains of the clouds. Was awesome to see the tigers, ansons, harvards, finches etc in colour. The only Hollywood movie I’ve seen that was all Canadian content. Common wealth training program, familiar bases and places. And all around a year after my father went through the training. Billy bishop is there for the wings parade. Of course all the acting, special effects etc are hard to watch. More corn and cheese you’ll never see in another film. Even our national anthem.So much so I have a feeling it was made as a recruitment movie for the rcaf. A must see for any Canadian members who haven’t.

 

[Dumpster D]

Slightly off topic but for the first time since I was a kid, I watched Captains of the clouds. Was awesome to see the tigers, ansons, harvards, finches etc in colour. The only Hollywood movie I’ve seen that was all Canadian content. Common wealth training program, familiar bases and places. And all around a year after my father went through the training. Billy bishop is there for the wings parade. Of course all the acting, special effects etc are hard to watch. More corn and cheese you’ll never see in another film. Even our national anthem.So much so I have a feeling it was made as a recruitment movie for the rcaf. A must see for any Canadian members who haven’t.

You seen what they've done to 'Base 31' in Picton in Prince Edward County? It's been rotting into the ground since the war, and fallen down and basically a ghetto scrap pile...Now it's being turned into a huge gentrified development 10 year project almost overnight. It's a national disgrace IMHO. My grandfather met Billy Bishop at Mountainview as an Air cadet during wartime. I should find those photos for you.