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  1. Xopher

    Natural Hide D-1 Photo!

    Someone in Facebook found it! Credit to that fellow for finding what I’ve been searching for for years. Super cool! I knew they had to exist, I wasn’t crazy. Maybe Aero will finally make me one now that it’s got documention. A natural Hide D-1 jacket from 1937 or 1938. Found in Osprey Edition...
  2. Xopher

    Bad CGI Masters of the Air?

    Howdy all, I just started watching Masters of the Air I’m 3 episodes into it and I find myself being very distracted by the CGI. I have to say I feel like the CGI is just not up to par. Does anyone else feel the same? I feel like I’ve seen better CGI in movies over 10 years old. The bombers...
  3. Xopher

    1930s Woolrich Zipper/Label Dating

    Howdy gang. I’m a Woolrich nut. I grew up about 2 miles from the town of Woolrich and had many friends who worked the mill before it closed. Needless to say I have an intense appreciation of this iconic clothing from essentially my home town. I know there have been label dating guides in the...
  4. Xopher

    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    I wanted to start a post about something not quite in the standard range of conversation here, but is definitely jacket related. Years ago in college I used to cruise the Eastman website day dreaming about buying one of their jackets. A broke college kid lucky to scrape together $20 at any one...
  5. Xopher

    D-1 AVI Leather VS Five Star?

    Does anyone have an AVI Leather D-1 that they can make comments about its quality compared to Five Star? I’ve been looking at the two options and I’d like to hear which one y’all think is the way to go? Or are they dead even in quality? If you have one of them, could you post photos please...
  7. Xopher

    A-1 Jackets in WWII

    Could y’all please tell me what you know about the use of A-1 jackets in WW2. I know they were primarily a between wars piece of kit, but I have heard often that they saw “limited use” during the Second World War, but I haven’t been able to find any more information about the specifics. Are...
  8. Xopher

    Pre-War Woolrich Model 545 Sz42

    For Sale from my personal collection. 1941 Woolrich Model 545 with Original United Carr art deco snaps and the beautiful triple marked Talon zipper dated April 1941. (D1 Marking) The 545 is the lesser known brother to the 503 model. What makes this particular coat much more exciting is it...
  9. Xopher

    WTB Original Vietnam Jungle Boots 8R

    I’m looking for Original Jungle Boots size 8 Regular. Does anyone have some?
  10. Xopher

    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

    I have a question that is a bit more about psychology I guess rather than specifically jackets, but it came to mind because of custom jackets/boots wait times. I have been unable to find answers on line so I thought I’d just ask if anyone else has experienced this and what your thoughts are on...
  11. Xopher

    Vicenza Horse Hide Patina?

    Howdy folks, I was wondering how quickly does Aeros Vicenza leather patina? Does it happen quickly or take many years? Does anyone have photos they can share or the wear? Thank you
  13. Xopher

    Headwinds Jackets

    Does anyone have a jacket by Headwinds? What are your impressions of them? Any photos? Thanks all
  14. Xopher

    Charles Lindbergh Jacket Info???

  15. Xopher

    FS Pike Brothers N-1 Deck Jacket

    For Sale I have a gently used Pike Brothers N-1 Deck Jacket in a size Large which fits like a 42. I’ve had it a few years and kept it in my car as an emergency jacket, but I never use it anymore and I have decided I’d like to free up space. No major defects. Some light fading and very minor...
  16. Xopher

    A-1 Pattern Variations?

    I would like to learn the differences between the A-1 Contracts pattern variations. Is there a good source that show comparisons, or are A-1s old enough that the details have been lost to time, where as A-2 documentation is immense? Can y’all please share with me what you know about A-1s...
  17. Xopher

    WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket?

    Does anyone have a WWII impressions tanker jacket they could tell me about? How thick is the wool lining? How is the quality of WWII impressions? Thank you
  19. Xopher

    Who makes the best chinos

    Who makes the best Officers Chinos? I am looking for a pair, in possibility multiple colors and I’d like some suggestions of your favorites
  20. Xopher

    Bill Kelso Grizzly

    Here are some photos of my Bill Kelso Grizzly. The same one as pictured on the website. Size 42. Trim fitting in the arms but nice. I’ll get more photos shortly
  21. Xopher

    WWI Brown Work Pants

    Does anyone have a pair of the Real McCoy or Sugarcane WWI fatigue pants that they are interested in either measuring for me or selling. I’m looking for around a size 34 Thanks all
  22. Xopher

    Talon Zipper Dating….rabbit hole.

    I like old zippers. I think they are way cool and so I wanted to find out if there was an even more comprehensive and exact way to date talon zippers than the photo comparison I’ve seen posted here many times. I recently noticed that on the bottom of the stopper box on my triple marked talon...
  23. Xopher

    White D-1 Jacket and Aero Refusal

    So I’ve decided I want a natural white hide D-1 Jacket. Much like the B-7 Parka or the very Early B-3s. I know it’s not historically accurate, but it’s captured my interest something fierce. I contacted Aero thinking surely they would make me one, as theirs is the pattern I want and they...

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