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    My $7.99 Royal Stetson Stratoliner

    That's a nice one! Looks to have not been worn-or very little. I was not wearing the hats in my collection so I sold all of them on greedbay a couple weeks ago.Well almost all, I still have a couple panamas left After they were all boxed and sent to their new caretakers (the sold ones are...
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    did WWII USN sub crew ever wear A2 leather jackets?

    It would not be too difficult for a sub commander to have a G-1 flight jacket- in fact I think I remember seeing a photo somewhere showing a submarine officer with one. When there was enough shiny stuff in the form of rank resting on the shoulders a lot of "against regulation" things could...
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    is it safe to wear a WWII vintage leather flight jacket?

    Just wear 'em! I do and at this point in my life I have learned how to "wear with care" my clothing and be careful at the same time.I wear a small size and have worn original everything for years with no worries. however... I dont wear jackets with patches or painting or jackets with problems...
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    A2 Jacket CBI

    Sad I used to own that jacket back in the early 90's It was a flight engineer's jacket( named to someone washburn I think) and it came from a guy in toledo ohio who bought it from the veteran. It still had the patch on it when I sold it to a guy in california. It looks like the knit has...
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    dear o dear

    You know.... finding these "idiot" listings on ebay is just too easy. I dont know which is worse the truly dim bulbs who list amazing shite as something they think is real or the tricky cads who know what it is yet make outlandish claims as to its authenticity. In any event there are too...
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    brass buckles aging

    I have had good results with a product called brass black or aluminum black(basically the same)in which the active ingredient is selenium dixoide. You need to make sure any coating is removed before treating the brass as many brass buckles and parts are coated to prevent tarnish. Birchwood...
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    Cowboy Boots and Business Suits

    When I wore suits often I occasionally wore western boots with suits in the midwest as I pleased. As I see it, it's the same as any shoe worn with a suit- low key,correct color, not too extreme style works just fine. I used to wear a pair of vintage 50's black leather Acme boots with a...
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    Anyone own a Real McCoys flight jacket?

    And..........another one
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    WWII Squadron Patches (USAAF, USMC, RAF, etc.)

    here are some I make- all leather-no paint I duplicated General Chennault's patch but dont have one to photo right now bg
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    Russet colored A-2's

    This is a russet Real McCoy Japan horsehide A-2 that I bought from Glen Sweeting, author of "combat flying clothing and another on flying equipment. He told me that they sent it to him for helping them with details or something like that for the jackets they were making. I sold it but ended up...
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    A-2 regs during WWII

    Airborne officers during WW2 were issued A-2 jackets due to their involvment in aerial flight. It was probably intended a morale booster but in looking through the early regimental parachute histories it appears all officers were issued A-2 jackets and most wore their regimental patch with a...
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    Chris Penn, actor brother of Sean, found dead in his home

    Amazing! what people will write when they'll never have to face the people they write to.........or about......... Mr.Penn was a serious and dedicated actor who will not be forgotten. bob who? have a nice day....... bg
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    Creasing the sleave

    I have seen countless vintage suits with a crease pressed into the sleeve- as long as they were not recently cleaned. I've also seen a lot of pre-war and wartime military uniforms pressed the same way. I like it- of course anything old-style is usually something I like! all the best, bg
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    Cowboy Boots

    Given my choice I prefer true vintage boots but they are just not always availble.One vintage pair that are nice and occasionally found reasonable are Acme. Acme boots have a super leather and sole, all leather/cloth interiors, nice details in the fancy ones, but for some reason sometimes come...
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    sewing a patch onto an A-2

    Pretty much same as above...using tape allows you to position it and take a look in the mirror so its looks "right" If sewing it yourself(brave) be sure to have the foot of the machine on top of the leather. 'best bg
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    Another Belt-back Jacket...

    Is that called cravanette? bg
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    Vintage Stoves

    Here is my Chambers high back. I live in a 100 year old house and was very lucky when I bought it, as the stove came with it. Works well and even has the three original containers still in the well and the griddle with a broiler underneath. bg
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    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    These are, of course,merely personal opinions. I think its a nice way to honor our veterans by painting a flight jacket. For me- I will not wear any rank or qualification/ award insignia that I am not qualified to wear. Many veterans worked hard to earn pilot wings or jump wings, etc. They...
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    Waist coats are a jacket's best friend...

    Thanks much for the kind words-it was a bit of effort but here in the midwest US there is not a lot of local interest in this stuff. I'm happy to do it! all the best bg
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    Waist coats are a jacket's best friend...

    did someone say waistcoat? Here are a few I have - they're worn when the mood strikes I'll probably replace the shearling lining with cotton or satin on this one...too hot. A nice vivid red corduroy for the holidays Nobody can ignore this fancy corduroy I've worn this...

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