Old Time Design Company - RAF Sweater Later War Blue

[leper-colony]

I think it looks great even if "everyone" may not understand its pattern quirks. What shirt sleeve are you? I'm (happy with) a 34".

 

[B-Man2]

I think it looks great even if "everyone" may not understand its pattern quirks. What shirt sleeve are you? I'm (happy with) a 34".

I wear a 36 sleeve normally

 

[leper-colony]

This is a similar pattern, but civilian: https://www.stanleybiggs.co.uk/product-page/the-bronte-jumper

 

[Peter T]

might be historically acurate but looks kinda goofy anyway with those short sleeves ...

The shorter sleeves are ok, i have the next sweater from WPG, but personaly for me, i prefer OLD TIME CO. Frock. Of course, during war was many, civilian sweaters, prefered by airmen, as well as boots etc.
I personally was looking for exactly the version of what the old time company does.

 

[Micawber]

I think the sleeve length would be fine for me but the body would provide ample buttock coverage for my height restricted stature, much like many of the jumpers I seemed to get every Christmas when I was a young person. That was a tradition that stopped when my Nan and Mum passed, funny that.

 

[leper-colony]

 

[Lord Flashheart]

I picked up an Ecru Aircrew frock sweater from Bainbridge last year. I keep meaning to post a review but I'm very pleased with it. Taken a bit to get used to the frock style but a great jumper. Fits nicely under my Aero Irvin repro.

 

[B-Man2]

Picked up a white one a while back . Very pleased with it as it’s the only repro out there that closely resembles the original AM Frocks. If you decide to purchase one you will find them loose fitting around the neck , a bit short in the sleeves and long in the torso .

 

[Micawber]

So reminiscent of jumpers hand knitted by my Nan, mum and aunts and given to me as Christmas presents back when everything was still unblock and white. I did not appreciate them then but given the amount of effort, skill and love that went into the making wish I had one just for old times sake now.

 

[ausreenactor]

So reminiscent of jumpers hand knitted by my Nan, mum and aunts and given to me as Christmas presents back when everything was still unblock and white. I did not appreciate them then but given the amount of effort, skill and love that went into the making wish I had one just for old times sake now.

Does anybody knit anymore? Dying art....

 

[Lord Flashheart]

The smock design took a little getting used to but the more I wear this the better it feels. It is a good weight paired with Aero's Irvin repro and keeps a decent temperature without boiling or chilling.

 

[B-Man2]

The smock design took a little getting used to but the more I wear this the better it feels. It is a good weight paired with Aero's Irvin repro and keeps a decent temperature without boiling or chilling.
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It’s one of the more accurate repros of those issued by the RAF AM.
Looks great on you Phil .

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Thanks Burt. Bainbridge have done a good job with this and I'd tempted to put a blue version on my wish list.

 

[leper-colony]

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