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What's your inventory?

siddhartha

Administrator
Hi guys,

Just looking over the jackets I have, and thought I'd make a list of what I have, what are keepers, and what may be out the door at some point. What do you all have?

My keepers:

GW A-1, RMCNZ Roughwear, Aero A-2 (custom "RealDeal"), Aero Highwayman, Aero KOTR, DD J24, G&F M422a (restored by Aero about 10 yrs ago)

My possible sales jackets:

The Few A-1, German(?) leather tank jacket (not sure-John Lever would know), ELC Hartmann

Jackets I remember selling/giving away:

LW A-2, ELC G-1, RMCJP A-2, RMCNZ "Red" Roughwear, RMCNZ Monarch, ELC Aero contract A-2, Buco J24 (don't get me started on this-was a sz 36-38, too small for me eventually, but I wore it unzipped for a while before giving it away-was my father's), RMCNZ Dubow, Unnamed contract A-2, etc....for every one I remember, there's probably 3 I don't...

Through the years I have owned many repros, some originals, and have owned at one time jackets from all of the major players out there. I started with an Avirex G1 approximation (with genuine faux-fur detachable collar!) which I wore so much the liner disintegrated, moved on to the "proper" repros, and have lately settled on the motorcycle jackets that I wore in my youth. It's a great hobby in that you can stoke your interest in many different directions, but in the end, it all comes down to the cool jackets...

Chris
 

John Lever

Moderator
One thing I have learned from this hobby is that there is no such thing as a keeper.
ELC Perry B-3
Few B-2
RMNZ Anj-4
ELC RAF [2]
Few M445
LVC Menlo jacket [2]

Chris I think the tanker is a Swedish version made from Elk skin.
 

Dr H

Well-Known Member
Good Wear Leather A-1, capeskin
Gordon & Ferguson M-422A
Eastman Leather Co. B-15
AN-J-3 (maker unknown), goatskin
Willis & Geiger NA-1
WW2 Imp Tanker
 

TankBuster

Active Member
I will stick to just wearers here otherwise it might get embarassing! :lol:

Repros:

GW Dubow

Eastman B-10

Originals:

Sz44 Doniger A-2

Sz44 Poughkeepsie A-2

Sz44 Aero 21996 A-2

Sz44 B-10

Sz42 B-15A

Sz44 G&F M-422A

Sz 40 (Fits as a smaller 44) Burjac AN-J-3A

Sz 42 B-11

Sz 44 Doniger M-421A

Sz 42 AN-6552

Sz 44 Early G-1 55J14

Sz 5 1941 Dated Irvin
 

marco77

Member
A little list for me :
Repros :
RMNZ RW A-2
Sefton A-2
ELC Hartman
Spiewak A-2 goatskin
Cooper G-1
Doursoux " Cafe Racer "
Doursoux M-421
Doursoux Paratrooper jump jacket

Original:
G-1 7823 Star
2 cwu 36
1 cwu 45

On my wish list:
ELC M-422
ELC RW 27752
Buzz Rickson Deck Jacket
ELC Monarch
 

Marv

Well-Known Member
Repros

ELC RW 27752 A2
ELC Pearl Harbor A2
ELC RAF 42 pattern Irvin
ELC G1
BK G&F M422a
Cooper A2
GW RW 27752 A2 (still on order)

Originals

Martin Lane Co 1968 G1
 

chamboid

Member
Original.

G&F M-422a x 2
W&Geiger AN-6552 x2
L.W.Foster ANJ-3-A x2
H.L. Block AN-6552
L.W.Foster 55J14
Cagleco 7823(AER)
H.L.Block M-455
N-1

Repro.

BK Roughwear A-2 23380
Lost Worlds Dubow A-2
ELC 55j14
ELC ANJ-4
ELC Roughwear B-6
ELC Irvin '42
ELC B-10
Buzz B-15
Buzz N-1 x2 (one William Gibson black)

I have a few other field jackets,
Pea coats and Parkas from ww2 till about
1960 and a lovely officers shaw collar Mackinaw
 

fleet16b

Well-Known Member
Originals

- Irvin - made by Links
- Irvin - ELC B of B
- G1 - 1947 Pritzker
- G1 - 1963 Irving Foster ( wifes)
- US Navy full leather Electrically Heated Flight Suit in goatskin - made by Colvinex
- x2 1939 Pattern RAF Sidcot suits - Khaki
- x1 1939 Pattern RAF Sidcot suit - Blue
- x2 1940's RCAF Winter Flying Suits - made by Deacon
- at least 10 sets of vintage leather flying helmets and goggles from various makers
- 1936 pattern Irvin seatpack parachute

Repros

- RW 1401 A2- ELC 2003
- A1 - Goodwear
- Irvin - ELC B of B
- x2 1936 pattern Irvin seatpack parachutes ( used in 2009 movie "Amelia")
- 3/4 length 1920's style flying jacket Replica of Amelia Earhart's jacket (used in 2009 movie "Amelia") - made by Belstaff
- 1996 A2 - made by Flight Suits
- RAF diagonal zip Flying Gloves
- 1936 pattern RAF Flying Boots (repros made by "The Cockpit" but resoled in proper leather )
 

Roughwear

Well-Known Member
Repro A2s
GW Monarch size 46
GW Doniger size 44
GW RW 27752 size 46
GW Cable 42-10008-p size 46
GW Dubow 27798 size 44

ELC Werber 33-1729
ELC Cable ac23382 size 44
ELC Aero 42-18775-P

Original A2s
W535 ac16159 Rough Wear size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac21996 Aero size 46 (near mint)
W535 ac23382 Cable size 44
W535 ac27752 Rough Wear size 44
W535 ac27753 Cable size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac27798 Dubow size 46
W535 ac28557 Star size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac28560 Poughkeepsie size 44 x 3
W535 ac29191 Bronco size 44
W535 ac29971 David D Doniger size 42
42-21539-P David D. Doniger & Co size 42
42-1401-P Rough Wear size 44
42-16175-P Perry size 44 (near mint) and 46
42-18776-P Spiewak size 42 (near mint)
42-18777-P United Sheeplined size 42



Naval
Block 422A size 44
Gordon and Ferguson M422A size 42

BK W&G M422 size 44

Original B3s

Rough Wear ac 17756 size 42 (redskin)
42-21700p size 42 (two tone)
HLB Corp ac 17811 size 42

Repro B3
ELC house two tone size 44

Irvins
1933 by Irvin air Chute-(mint)
1938-9 by Irvin Air Chute-size 6 (redskin)
1939 by Irvin Wareings - size 7
1939 by Links size 5
1940 wired jacket by Links-size 6
1939 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute
1940 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute (mint)
1941 by Wareings-size 6 (near mint)
1941-2 black fleece, size 5
1943-4 multi-panelled by DGL size 5

ELC 1940 pattern Irvin-size 46

ELC B-10 size 42
 

Marv

Well-Known Member
Roughwear said:
Repro A2s
GW Monarch size 46
GW Doniger size 44
GW RW 27752 size 46
GW Cable 42-10008-p size 46
GW Dubow 27798 size 44

ELC Werber 33-1729
ELC Cable ac23382 size 44
ELC Aero 42-18775-P

Original A2s
W535 ac16159 Rough Wear size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac21996 Aero size 46 (near mint)
W535 ac23382 Cable size 44
W535 ac27752 Rough Wear size 44
W535 ac27753 Cable size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac27798 Dubow size 46
W535 ac28557 Star size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac28560 Poughkeepsie size 44 x 3
W535 ac29191 Bronco size 44
W535 ac29971 David D Doniger size 42
42-21539-P David D. Doniger & Co size 42
42-1401-P Rough Wear size 44
42-16175-P Perry size 44 (near mint) and 46
42-18776-P Spiewak size 42 (near mint)
42-18777-P United Sheeplined size 42



Naval
Block 422A size 44
Gordon and Ferguson M422A size 42

BK W&G M422 size 44

Original B3s

Rough Wear ac 17756 size 42 (redskin)
42-21700p size 42 (two tone)
HLB Corp ac 17811 size 42

Repro B3
ELC house two tone size 44

Irvins
1933 by Irvin air Chute-(mint)
1938-9 by Irvin Air Chute-size 6 (redskin)
1939 by Irvin Wareings - size 7
1939 by Links size 5
1940 wired jacket by Links-size 6
1939 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute
1940 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute (mint)
1941 by Wareings-size 6 (near mint)
1941-2 black fleece, size 5
1943-4 multi-panelled by DGL size 5

ELC 1940 pattern Irvin-size 46

ELC B-10 size 42

Wow, now that's a great collection Andrew......you could start your own museum with that lot :)
 

CBI

Well-Known Member
Oh, come on Andrew, get that collection going! You need to buy some stuff





pretty impressive!
 
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Anonymous

Guest
Roughwear said:
Repro A2s
GW Monarch size 46
GW Doniger size 44
GW RW 27752 size 46
GW Cable 42-10008-p size 46
GW Dubow 27798 size 44

ELC Werber 33-1729
ELC Cable ac23382 size 44
ELC Aero 42-18775-P

Original A2s
W535 ac16159 Rough Wear size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac21996 Aero size 46 (near mint)
W535 ac23382 Cable size 44
W535 ac27752 Rough Wear size 44
W535 ac27753 Cable size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac27798 Dubow size 46
W535 ac28557 Star size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac28560 Poughkeepsie size 44 x 3
W535 ac29191 Bronco size 44
W535 ac29971 David D Doniger size 42
42-21539-P David D. Doniger & Co size 42
42-1401-P Rough Wear size 44
42-16175-P Perry size 44 (near mint) and 46
42-18776-P Spiewak size 42 (near mint)
42-18777-P United Sheeplined size 42



Naval
Block 422A size 44
Gordon and Ferguson M422A size 42

BK W&G M422 size 44

Original B3s

Rough Wear ac 17756 size 42 (redskin)
42-21700p size 42 (two tone)
HLB Corp ac 17811 size 42

Repro B3
ELC house two tone size 44

Irvins
1933 by Irvin air Chute-(mint)
1938-9 by Irvin Air Chute-size 6 (redskin)
1939 by Irvin Wareings - size 7
1939 by Links size 5
1940 wired jacket by Links-size 6
1939 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute
1940 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute (mint)
1941 by Wareings-size 6 (near mint)
1941-2 black fleece, size 5
1943-4 multi-panelled by DGL size 5

ELC 1940 pattern Irvin-size 46

ELC B-10 size 42
That's all yard sale stuff, when you gonna really get into it. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

saucerfiend

Well-Known Member
Roughwear said:
Repro A2s
GW Monarch size 46
GW Doniger size 44
GW RW 27752 size 46
GW Cable 42-10008-p size 46
GW Dubow 27798 size 44

ELC Werber 33-1729
ELC Cable ac23382 size 44
ELC Aero 42-18775-P

Original A2s
W535 ac16159 Rough Wear size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac21996 Aero size 46 (near mint)
W535 ac23382 Cable size 44
W535 ac27752 Rough Wear size 44
W535 ac27753 Cable size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac27798 Dubow size 46
W535 ac28557 Star size 44 (near mint)
W535 ac28560 Poughkeepsie size 44 x 3
W535 ac29191 Bronco size 44
W535 ac29971 David D Doniger size 42
42-21539-P David D. Doniger & Co size 42
42-1401-P Rough Wear size 44
42-16175-P Perry size 44 (near mint) and 46
42-18776-P Spiewak size 42 (near mint)
42-18777-P United Sheeplined size 42



Naval
Block 422A size 44
Gordon and Ferguson M422A size 42

BK W&G M422 size 44

Original B3s

Rough Wear ac 17756 size 42 (redskin)
42-21700p size 42 (two tone)
HLB Corp ac 17811 size 42

Repro B3
ELC house two tone size 44

Irvins
1933 by Irvin air Chute-(mint)
1938-9 by Irvin Air Chute-size 6 (redskin)
1939 by Irvin Wareings - size 7
1939 by Links size 5
1940 wired jacket by Links-size 6
1939 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute
1940 wired jacket by Irvin Air Chute (mint)
1941 by Wareings-size 6 (near mint)
1941-2 black fleece, size 5
1943-4 multi-panelled by DGL size 5

ELC 1940 pattern Irvin-size 46

ELC B-10 size 42



WOW!!!!!!!!!! Andrew, you are Da' Man!!!


Brian
 

Steve H

Member
A bit like showing your collection to others over the years- too late!

Repro

RMNZ Roughwear two tone B-3 sz 46
GW Perry russet A-2 sz 46
Buzz Rickson Roughwear B-10 sz 44
WW2 Imp Winter Combat jacket (tankers) size 42
Avirex A-2 of some description '70s vintage size 40
WPG Irvin sz 40
ELC Hartmann black size 44
SMW Fliegerjacke kanaljacke blue sz 42
Noble House winter fliegerjacke kanaljacke blue (Heavily redone- stitching, Prym snaps etc) sz 42

Original

Davis Sportswear B-11 sz 42
Goodwear knitting Mills C-2 flying vest sz 44
RAF WSD blouses & WSD Trousers, sz 9 and 12
Kanalhose trousers (winter) blue mint cond sz I
several cloth trouser types A-9, A-10, A-11A etc
 
I am only a piker in this crowd. ;)

I have exactly one A-2, a GW Monarch. I have an old heirloom M65 and also a beautiful '49 vintage Navy pea coat. (The older pea coats made with the kersey wool are wonderful.)That's about it, at least from a vintage or jacket collector standpoint. I wear a modern Barbour Border a lot as a raincoat and general purpose overcoat and my Monarch whenever I think of it. Honestly, it's rarely cold enough here for my pea coat, and an Irvin would hardly ever get worn. Love to have one though. :D
 

ausreenactor

Well-Known Member
Started to taper off; however, I have steadily built up the racks again.. :eek:

Repro

Buzz Rickson Rough Wear 23380 Size 42
Buzz Rickson 'Aero' 18775-P Size 42
RMNZ Dubow with Jerome 501st PIR art Size 46
ELC Rough Wear 27752 with Jerome Murder Inc. art Size 40
ELC Monarch (non internal pocket) Size 42
ELC Hartmann (capeskin) Size 42
Buzz Rickson Roughwear B-10 Size 42
Buzz Rickson Tanker (brown version) Size 42
Buzz Rickson L-2 American Pad & Textile Size 42
Buzz Rickson L-2 (commercial version with 17th Bomb Group embroidery)
Buzz Rickson L-2A (green knit 9th FBS patched ) Size 40
Buzz Rickson L-2A Superior Togs (green lined ) Size 40
Buzz Rickson B-15C (mod) Size 40
Buzz Rickson MA-1 (F-100 Strike Command patched) Size Large
Aero Kids A-2 - Size 10! - Okay that's Hayden's... :?
Unknown Stagg B-10 (FEAF & 5th AAF patched)
ELC Rangoon Shirts in both the Choc & Pink (16-34s)
Diamond Flighter!!
ELC B-5 Helmet
ELC A-3 Cap 7 1/4 (unworn)
MASH A-3 Cap 7 1/2 (worn to almost a white colour....this thing has taken more sweat than a
bus drivers seat cover!!)

Kinda Sorta

Buzz Rickson M51 Parka Size Medium
ATF Tanker (2nd Marine Div) Size Medium
MASH USN Deck Hook (Ties USS Atule patch)
WPG RAF Battledress RAAF F/SGT Air Gunner
WPG Service Dress RAF SQNLDR

and maybe an ELC Air Comfort in Size 44 if I can verify the status..
(nothing from the mailman aside from all my pre-Christmas ebay buys :( :( :(

Original

Saddlery USAF A-2 Size 42R
Australian Army Issue Nomex Flight Jacket (replaced the Aussie and US CWU-45s) - Mint, unworn & rare! ;)
USAF 50's Khaki Bush Jacket Size 42
Flight suits from Korea to Vietnam...from blue to orange to sage...
And the War-drobe full of USAAF and Airborne field/dress kit, visors, sidecaps and more.......not really 100% pertinent to flying..

Looking to add a few Bill Kelso jackets this year...A couple of A-2s and one of the USN offerings..But putting this together just
reminds me that I have too many dollars tied up in stuff that is NEVER worn? My 82nd Airborne M42s, field gear, helmet and M1
are the only items that went past the front door last year? But it's what we do....right? :cool:

Couchy..
 

MikeyB-17

Well-Known Member
Much curtailed from what it was, and a bit pathetic compared to some of the preceding, but:-

Repro:- ELC steer House A-2, 1997
Martin Gould Leather 'D-1', 1980's (tried to sell it once, no takers, may try again soon)

Original:- Irvin B.Foster 7823C G-1, 1964
Greenbrier Industries CWU-45/P, (prior to CWU designation) 1975
No label CWU-45/P, post 1980 as windflap has angled corner
Jaydee Sportswear CWU-45/P, 1984

That's it-plus various civilian leather jackets and denims, my current wearer is a well-worn Schott Perfecto 125. All my nylon jackets and other repro leathers and sheepskins went to fund the band.
 

Rutger

Well-Known Member
Buzz:
B-15A(mod)
B-15B(mod)
B-15C(mod) blue (patched & unpatched)
B-15C(mod) olive
B-15D(mod) (several, patched & unpatched)
MA1 (several, possibly one patched)
L2 (John Reed(iirc) and American Pad&Textile)
L2B
Tanker jacket (2nd version?)

RealMcCoy MA1 RealMcQueen

ELC A2 Werber
BK A2 Roughwear
GW A2 Dubow
ELC A1

CVC jacket (summer), green, several
CVC jacket (winter), green several and tan several
CWU-36, green several and tan several
CWU-45, green several and tan several
 
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