Recent content by B-24J

I too have the full range of Outdoor Knitwear Woolly Pullys - including the "Bond". My go to is the Army as well. The one I wear most often is a MoD surplus Jersey Man's Heavy Olive Roundneck manufactured by Kempton. The former owner cut a small hole at the front inside neck and snaked...

The "Old Time Design Company" is having a sale on the aircrew frock. Ecru and Navy. https://www.oldtimedesigncompany.co.uk/product-page/raf-aircrew-frock-jumper-air-ministry-pattern Unlike the Eastman roll neck, this has the boat neck. To me it fits like an Eastman. My suit size is a 38...

Hello Lit Up, I do not know your price range, however you might try N. Peal in London. Men's Cashmere Hoodies (npeal.com). John

Hi Ticklishchap, My Email from them says the sale ends December 3rd. An international shipping upgrade lasts until they close for Christmas. My collection of Outdoor Knitwear items is going to take a big jump this year! John

Hi Guppy, While not the contrasting olive color you are looking for, how about this from What Price Glory: What Price Glory - UK Commando Sweater (onlinemilitaria.net) https://onlinemilitaria.net/products/1013-UK-Commando-Sweater/?bc=no?bc=no John

Though mentioned earlier on this subject: Outdoor Knitwear's "Woolly Pully" https://www.outdoorknitwear.com/3_woolly-pully?orderby=name&orderway=desc I have several of their items. Enjoy them all. John

Buzz Rickson B-15 https://www.historypreservation.com/products-page/buzz-ricksons/buzz-rickson-b-15-flying-jacket-usaaf-rough-wear-clothing-co/ I have their B-10 which is great. John

Hi GJ Nord, Actually, compared to original WWII kit, the price is very reasonable. They were donated to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope, Ontario - the Hamilton International Airport. A fantastic place to visit! Check out their website sometime (www.warplane.com)...

Perhaps a USN salvage team might recover one of the planes. Amazing how the paint has survived.

I am not sure about WPG and SoF, but here are some pics of "Pinks". Pinks-3 Pinks-1 Pinks-2 The Eastman trousers are very close to color and fabric of the original WW2. In normal light all three are very close. The Eastman "pink" shirt tends to the green side as does their "chocolate"...

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I had an old 1960's RCAF Observer harness with grubby green webbing and missing its back pad. Harness-Before I sent it off to The Rigger Depot (https://www.theriggerdepot.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html) to replace the old green webbing with white and black fleck. Also, a new back pad...

Since I did not find Sergeant Lynch mentioned in a quick search of the Lounge, I am posting this link to the IWM. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205125310

I just Ordered a Tootal Scarf. A "Vintage" Red Polka Dot Silk Scarf. They are currently advertising free standard worldwide delivery. http://www.tootal.co.uk/ The price was 44.95 British Pounds. However, at checkout the price was 37.49. I did not even see a discount advertised. I'll post a...

Private Purchase Sheepskin Gloves In an instruction film for the Wellington bomber, the tail gunner (the coldest position) was wearing a pair very similar to these with his full Irvin Suit. That is the reason I bought them. Very comfortable. John