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    FS: Original Aero A-2 Size 40 (Open to offers) SOLD

    Wonderful ... did you get that Pecraped in Kent?
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    The Goodwear Kool-Aid

    Paddy, why are you editing my posts? Please delete in full if you're inclined to be a pedant. I do not want my posts misrepresented. Thank you.
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    The Goodwear Kool-Aid

    Anyway, enough on the thread subject, the reason why so many persons of good taste are choosing Good Wear is very, very simple - their products are superior in every way. If you desire attention to detail there is no serious alternative.
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    Hitler Assassination Plotter dies at 90

    Tom Cruise is dead!!! NO.
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    • Post #8
    • Forum: WWII
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    ROUGHWEAR A2 ac 23380 CBI-NR MINT

    Yes, by definition the kind of thing only a AC of S, A-1 (personnel) would do. They also have best access to stores :)
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    WWII Espionage

    In addition to the work of Professor M.R.D. Foot you may wish to read the following: * Masterman, J. C. The Double-Cross System in the War of 1939–1945. New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 1972. [pb] New York: Avon Books, 1972. New York: Ballantine, 1982. ISBN 0-345-29743-1. *...
    • Sly
    • Post #63
    • Forum: WWII
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    GTH Leather jackets

    I am offended.
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    Original Monarch A2

    There are good pointers available from members on this forum: http://cornellsurgery.com/phpBB3/index.php
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    Ultimate EASTMAN (ELC) flying kit thread.

    John moderates on this 'vintage flight jacket' forum: http://cornellsurgery.com/phpBB3/index.php
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    The Great Mac vs. Windows Debate

    Gentlmen, one way or another this is an issue of fashion, not application.
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    Thought I'd finally post a pic of this...

    Yep, that explains it.
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    Who made this A-2?

    I think you just answered your own question. Kewl.
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    A2 Jacket CBI

    The patch is 7th bomb group. http://www.7thbg.org/
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    Aero A-2 jacket and US authentic G-1 Questions

    Sure is!¬
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    Thread

    No, not at all depressed, just informed! I thank you for taking the time to explain the situation. Exactly what I was after. I did the burn test and seems the thread is natural fiber, not synthetic, but it does still glow. Another response above mentioned silk as a natural fibre which glows -...
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    • Post #7
    • Forum: WWII
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    What is the difference between a visonary and a dreamer?

    Visonaries are financially independent and avoid illegal substances.
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    Thread

    This is what i don't understand, 50% of people say this is the case whereas the remainder say synthetic threads were not uncommon, especially at the end of the war? Confused.
    • Sly
    • Post #5
    • Forum: WWII
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    Thread

    Thanks - So silk glows? To be clear it's not the patches themselves that glow, they're multi-piece leather, or the stitching which holds the multiple pieces together - it the stitching attaching the patches to the jacket that glows.
    • Sly
    • Post #4
    • Forum: WWII
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    WWII Boots - Service, Jump, etc.

    43 pattern RAF escape boots.
    • Sly
    • Post #115
    • Forum: WWII
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    Thread

    Good day to you all - I wonder if some of the more informed members might be able to shed light (excuse the pun) on the mystery of WW2 era thread which glows under UV light. I've received contradictory information saying a) there was no thread that glowed b) US made clothing often had glowing...
    • Sly
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    • Forum: WWII

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