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    Irvin Contract Stores numbers

    Does the contract stores number on an Irvin Label give any clue to the manufacturer. Mine is 1943 with a contract number 4314/C.37.B. Would appreciate any help in identifying the maker. Thanks
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    WW2 USAAF A4 Flying Jacket. Rarity and construction issue.

    Which WW2 USAAF sheepskin flying jacket is the rarest ? I would have guessed the AN-J4 because of its late introduction and limited production run. Am I correct ? I have an AN-J4 made by Poughkeepsie and I am struck by its strength and quality but one of the two rear panels is in two pieces...
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    Refurbishing RAF 1941 Flying Boots ?

    As anyone had any experience of refurbishing a pair of RAF 1941 Flying Boots. Particular problem of course is the perished rubber rand. Be grateful for any advice. I like to do my own restoration, keeps me busy now I'm retired.
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    The best leather conditioner ?

    Although with Internet buying one can get ones hands on just about anything I haven't seen Pecards Antique leather dressing available. Obviously it is as many people on this forum mention its use. Currently I am using Mars Leather conditioner, is there any real advantage in Pecards over this...
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    Links Irvin Coastal Command.

    Thanks to Andrew I have now been able to reinstall a genuine hood on my Coastal Command Irvin. This has involved careful stitching utilising the original stitch holes. Andrew also identified the jacket as most likely manufactured by Links. I know my jacket is a size 6 and with a 44" chest...
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    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    WW2 Coastal Command Irvin. Replacing a missing hood. Earlier posted on the WW2 site I have been advised to post it here so details as follows This is an appeal for help with some measurements taken from an RAF WW2 Coastal Command Irvin hood. I recently purchased a size 6 Jacket [small...
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    WW2 Coastal Command Irvin. Replacing a missing hood.

    This is an appeal for help with some measurements taken from an RAF WW2 Coastal Command Irvin hood. I recently purchased a size 6 Jacket [small grubby label tells me that] the hood of which has been cut off leaving just the short yellow collar. Uncommon larger size but not uncommon to find the...

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