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Battle of Britain 75 years - wish I could be there.
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article1594302.ece And here are all the facts: http://www.battleofbritainday.co.uk Just imagine: Allmost 50 Spitfires, Hurricans and Blenheims scramble on the sam day. That has never happened since 1945!!!! -
Akubra from DownUnder
Just got this wonderful Australian Akubra - called "The Territory" I love it! What do you guys think? -
Anybody read this one?
Just stumbled over this novel based on the historical facts of Battle of Britain. All the characters - on both sides - are fictional. It gets good reviews and many stars on Amazon - but I just want to hear from you guys before i push the button. -
New danish movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOpqfVlqmVo&spfreload=10 Finally it came. The movie about the danish soldiers who gave everything trying to stop the nazi invasion of Denmark, april 9 1940. Looking forward to see it. -
WWII RAF leather flying helmet
Got this 100% original WWII RAF flying helmet up for sale. Bought it in London many, many years ago. Leather is in a good condition - age and all. Two minor period repairs (see photo) Inside spotless and clean - earphones are sadly missing. Instaed I am willing to throw in a pair of (repro)...- Spitfire
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Colditz
Just started re-watching the BBC TV series COLDITZ. For a flick actually made in the early seventies, it still holds up. Great story, good casting - and good to see that all germans are not shown as stupid robots or ice-cold nazis. (You can find both seasons on YouTube) -
What is wrong with people?
Just saw this, and it made me furious! WTF is wrong with people? Show some respect. -
My new Aero Horsehide A2
It finally arrived. My long waited "Real Deal" HH A2. Now it's just a matter of giving it a lot of use and breaking it in - getting those sleeves folded.- Spitfire
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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My book: ONE OF THE FEW
As some of you might know, I have been researching the life of one particular RAF pilot from WWII: Albert Gerald Lewis - known as Zulu. Finally I had so much information from his family, from many differet books and combat reports. I also had a large collection of pictures on my Mac, so what to... -
RAF MKII goggles or not?
Hello. Just came across these Goggles. Color of the knitted sides are grey/white. Frames are grey metal. Leather parts are also grey. The one strap is cotton with AM Crown stamp and serial number - the other part is elastic - still. Question: Are they pilots goggles - maybe even dating from... -
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Aero Irvin 52" up for sale - half price!
Since I got my Aces High Irvin, I have no room - or use - for my Aero Irvin. So it goes for sale at £325.00 plus postage. Which is under half price of a new!!!!!! This is only a couple of years old and without any flaws of any kind. It's a size 52 (chest) I am not here very often, but drop...- Spitfire
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My new Aces High Irvin
...as promised, before I left, here are a couple of the shots Jon (Aces High) sent of my new pre war model Irvin. It has been long underway, because I decided to wait for the brand new Lightning repro zippers, Jon had in production. I'll post some "action-shots" when I receive the jacket, which...- Spitfire
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Censorship at Fedora Lounge
I am a bit disturbed to find that several of my posts have been removed. Without explanation to me - or to anybody else in here. I am talking about posts in the thread about "concealed weapons" - but it has also happened before that. I also find it quite strange - and disturbing - that this...- Spitfire
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Design your own fragrance
If you could design you own private, favorite fragrance (Perfume or Eua de Cologne) what would it be like? Which notes and smells would you include? I would like to have one that smelled like old aeroplanes: Leather, hot oil on metal and high octane fuel mixed with a bit of cordite. Fresh...- Spitfire
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Yet another fashion "aviators jacket"
This time from Ralph Lauren. Here is the ad: And here are som pics from their website: And at the neat price of USD 2.498,- !!!!!!! (You can get originals for half the price - and with lots of history and logged flyingtime too) At least I find it better looking than the...- Spitfire
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Never forget - how can I?
Snap - and a picture was taken. Just another day in 303 Squadron at Northolt during that hot summer of 1940. Beginning of September. 3 Polish pilots:L to R: Sgt Michal BRZEZOWSKI, Sgt Stefan WOJTOWICZ and Sgt Eugeniusz SZAPOSZNIKOW Smiling rather awkward to the camera or starring at the... -
Cleaning sweat and salt from a hatband
hello gents. I have been searching and searching for answers, but in vain. Question: When you wear a straw Borsalino - or any hat for that matter - in the summer, it's usually hot. You sweat inside that hat. And the sweat leaves white "salt" marks on the hatband. Is there any way to clean... -
For sale: 101 AB helmet
Have this little handy thing taking up room. Used it once for a photo. As new. Made by Top Pots - partly original and partly repro. Price: USD 250.00 (Buyer pays postage) You can check out the prices on Top Pots here: http://www.toppots.net/main.php?do=home&action=home- Spitfire
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D-day 1944 - 2012
68 years ago - a few hours from now... Thank you!
