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  1. Dumpster Diver

    WPG B-1 Hat VS. MOS B-1 Hat

    Hi, I'm comparing the Type B-1 Flight hats available through These two sites (WPG What price glory, and MOS Mash online store) Any thoughts? The WPG B-1 hat seems to be cheaper, but not sure on how the quality compares to the Mash online version which is more expensive but looks like it...
  2. Dumpster Diver

    Well...it finally happened!

    ...I'm too fat now for a G-1 Jacket! It's been a long time coming staving it off far as possible but the last 10 long months of being here in the ides of winter. To top things off, actually the whole Quarantine thing left me too big for my britches...say, I'm finding myself now to be 20 pounds...
  3. Dumpster Diver

    Can you ID these Jeans? (They look Military)

    I bought these because the Zipper Tape was OD green and they looked vintage by the tarnish on the Zipper, The only Identification was the waist button, nothing else, they had pleats in the waist and are Just a nice beautiful heavy pair of Charcoal Denim work Jeans. I forget what the Motto On the...
  4. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    I've got an original NOS Type B-1 Flight cap size Seven and an eigth. Since original examples are rare and pricey, I'd say they are more collectors Items, those of us here on this forum with A-2 Flight Jackets would be happy to have such a good piece of Gear to compliment their attire. You...
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Split-S Reproduction G-1 Review. (Wearing a repro over an original)

    All I can say is WOW! A family Friend found this Jacket believe it or not in a local thrift store, NO idea what it was doing there, it had no business there. The cuffs were mothed which is simply Baffling seeing as it's Brand new practically! I dont know what it's worth but it's Got to be...
  7. Dumpster Diver

    See my B-3's Airing on the Line

    Good Day Gentlemen. Today is a beautiful day, I decided to open the vaults and put some fresh oxygen into the fleece of some of my WWII B-3 Bomber Jacket collection and thought I would share with you some photos. The weather is now becoming more cool and crisp, There is a very calm breeze and a...
  8. Dumpster Diver

    *WANT* Repro IRVIN JACKET. (Size large)

    Hi everyone, Im looking for a Repro IRVIN jacket for a friend of my father for his British Triumph Sports car to drive around in this spring. He is a big guy, I dont think anything under a 46 will do the trick. maybe in the medium to lower price range. (around $500-$800) Jacket Doesnt have to...
  9. Dumpster Diver

    Quite a Bomber Jacket Dilemma

    Hey guys, This is typical first world problems: My Father Has a friend with a vintage Triumph sports car. He is looking for a Bomber Jacket. But like so many others out there, it wouldnt phase him to wear an Original Jacket. There is so much wrong in that last sentence I dont know where to...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    My X-mas Present to myself.

    Pics soon I promise promise! I reluctantly Ebayed myself a Cagleco Sportswear G-1 Jacket showing Signs of Real Flight hours on it. It went on sale for a one day premium offer so I sweat some bullets, picked up my Marbles and dropped the hammer down. The wait...the wait was arduous, daunting...
  11. Dumpster Diver

    Repro Raf Gauntlets-Are these any good:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-RAF-flying-gloves-pattern-41-brown-leather-repro-medium-/281875337324?hash=item41a114506c:g:q7YAAOSwVL1WElIX these look cool. I want a pair, but what do you think about the gloves...would I be happy with them maybe.. worth the money, or is there a better pair to...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    Willis and Geiger B-3 jackets.

    Just bought myself a Willis and Geiger B-3 From (guess where) Size 46 to quench my burning desires. (apologies for no photos yet, it has not been Shipped, estimates between Aug. 24-31, so please be patient) I liked the two-tone colour and the price was affordable, I will never rest until...
  14. Dumpster Diver

    For BN1966! :D

    Today in Kingston with my Brother, we took a slight detour which turned into a nice photo Op. Funny story in relation to the days events but not these photos in specific; so I have these DARK green Army Coveralls I got at (take a guess where; Value Pillage) for Ten bucks.. They were size M...
  15. Dumpster Diver

    Work in progress.

    I know this is Technically HATS Section Subject matter, but honestly didnt feel there was much interest in this type of thing in particular over the Felted, and feathered Variety. Here is Strictly Function and Straight necessity. (For Real Men only. :banplease:) workin hard or Hardly...
  16. Dumpster Diver

    1950s Leather B-1 hat of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron.

    This Just came in the mail for me today, I couldnt wait! what a wonderful hat! Since a few of you posted yours I was looking around to find something like that to wear myself. I see so many black leather hats worn by some people who want to be really bad dudes! but even the most expensive...
  17. Dumpster Diver

    Coral Shoes (Chuck Taylor style) Inquiry

    Looking to Get myself a pair of these http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/waiper/item/10004094/ not sure, it looks like you can order from this site internationally. they look like the only repros I can find that are calling them WWII* style. I see some originals on ebay, but I want a...
  19. Dumpster Diver

    Behold, I give you...The cup.

    Well Ill be... I honestly dont know if I found it..Maybe Andrew could Help confirm, I duno Boys... I recently Purchased this WWII Irvin Coastal command Style Irvin Bomber Jacket, Hands down most awesome seller who I am In debt to indefinetly. I swore I would make them one of these someday...
  20. Dumpster Diver

    Half Soldier...

    Would you buy this for 4 Grand. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261548290616?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
  21. Dumpster Diver

    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    I see there is a cool B-1 Repro available through several Sites http://www.amazon.com/B-1-Summer-Flying-reproduction-aviation/dp/B008O7KTKW Nice price, But Ive never owned or seen an original, would anyone with experience please pipe up and let me know how the two compare. I really want one...
  22. Dumpster Diver

    Scuse me Miss...Thats a lovely Jacket you have on.

    [url] Aaannnd *right Click....Save as* dont she look swell, TOo bad shes not included with the Jacket. :D;):p
  23. Dumpster Diver

    Yellow-Bellied-sap-sucker (Beavertex) Beaver shirt & sportswear Co. Thriftstore Score

    making Delicious Maple Syrup. Its honestly real good stuff, timing is crucial though Like an ebay auction at the last minute, you miss it by a few seconds and all you get is Basically brown sugar. That stuff is like napalm though if you scald yourself whooboy!!! I got this...

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