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Reviews of RAF and WAAF Repro Uniforms?
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I have purchased quite a few things from WPG and have been for the most part very satisfied. But, I always order clothing items a minimum of one to two sizes up. Anything from Pakistan will be at least be one to two sizes smaller than what is stated. A...- doctor dan
- Post #14
- Forum: WWII
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Re-enactors amongst us
I also have purchased from Sanjay. The RAF dress uniform was fine except for the buttons which were rather plain and of poor quality. I replaced them with King Crown ones from E-bay. The hat was of good quality also except for stiching on the badge which needed to be resewn. But, the boots were...- doctor dan
- Post #4
- Forum: WWII
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ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets
Had to Log In because I just wanted to say that I have been following your progress and your jacket looks great. The only problem I can see is that it wil cost me money because I will have to start saving so I can order a jacket for myself. Thanks for the post- doctor dan
- Post #684
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Were Servicepeople Allowed to Keep It?
My dad was in the Army from 39-46 he brought back all he could carry. His friend from the same town when he got home and emptied his duffle bag found that someone had put a 50 cal in it, another found that a Jeep had followed him home. All of them would reminise and say how they missed the...- doctor dan
- Post #33
- Forum: WWII
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War movie editing errors
One of my favorite things I see in movies that were made durning and after WWII, especialy by REPUBLIC STUDIOS, is anytime a pilot goes into a dive he leans forward into the insturment panel which is imposible since you are wearing a harness and when anyone has to bail out there is never any...- doctor dan
- Post #97
- Forum: WWII
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What's your alltime favorite movie?
UNCOMMON VALOR with Gene Hackman Tears of the Sun with Bruce Willis Battle of Britain, 12 o'clock High and Peice of Cake are on equal ground Tombstone with Kurt Russel The Quick and the Dead Gene Hackman BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES- doctor dan
- Post #290
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Will we ever see a return to more formal clothes?
Just another few words. I beleive to get ahead in this world you have to be noticed. No one will notice you if you look like and act like, that is to a certain extent, everyone else. Take Michael Jordan, a fantastic gifted basketball player but what set him above the rest was how he acted off...- doctor dan
- Post #48
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Will we ever see a return to more formal clothes?
I consider myself fortunate. I live in a area that still considers one underdressed if you wear a suit without a tie unless it's a sportcoat at the golf club. My favorite time is at the holidays where wives will try to out do each other with either designer or couture. I beleive it is the women...- doctor dan
- Post #44
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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War interest but never served
Thought I would put my 2 cents in. My Dad entered the Army in 1939 because he smelled a war comming. I voluntered in 68 but the Recruter said that I should wait till I finished school but was drafted in 70 anyways. The men in our family aren't to bright. I like to collect but just can't see...- doctor dan
- Post #18
- Forum: WWII
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Webley Mark VI replica
Have you ever gone to the site GUNBROKER.COM. They had Webley's starting at $269. Smith and Wessons are another story but if you go to some of the swap meets, you can still pick up pistols in the 200 plus range. But there is a waiting period and you have to have a liscense, at least here in...- doctor dan
- Post #2
- Forum: WWII
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Vintage Cadillac collection heads to the crusher....
I have a body shop and if they have been sitting in a feild on grass for any length of time they are not worth saving. The frame and floors of the cars would be completely gone. The trim would be pitted. We had a 1941 Cadillac that sat in the yard of a neighbor for at least the last 50 years...- doctor dan
- Post #18
- Forum: The Golden Era
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How do the 40's and burlesque go hand in hand?
A little off subject but I was fortunate to see one of the last Burlesque shows in Chicago. What's funny is, picture 9 boys the oldest being 16 and the youngest being 14 driving the family wagon down to Chicago to see the show. I was 15 years old at the time and one kid was so short he hardly...- doctor dan
- Post #15
- Forum: The Golden Era
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AIR DIGGERS
Has anyone purchased anything from Air Diggers. I would like to know about quality, time it takes to complete a purchase and how they respond to complaints if any. Thanks- doctor dan
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- Forum: WWII
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Favorite Uniforms
I have to go along with General Patton. I think the German uniforms of WWII are the best. My favorites are Luthwaffa and one that I don't want to get any flack over.- doctor dan
- Post #7
- Forum: WWII
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Aero B-3 on a motorcycle?
In the 60's I would wear my B-3 with my cut off jean jacket that had my motorcyle patches and chains on it over my B-3. I road a knucklehead straight leg frame with a springer front end with a 12 inch extension. It gets cold in Chicago but the jacket kept me warm. I think if you layer properly...- doctor dan
- Post #29
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Cigarette ads
Just wanted to say how hard it is looking at all these pictures, boy a camel sure would taste good right now. My wife put a stop to my smoking last year and I only miss it about every 5 secounds. But I really wanted to say that American cigarettes are different than the ones that are claimed to...- doctor dan
- Post #31
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Stop for Nazi posts?
Little off subject but I think that the Civil War series on PBS by Ken Burns should be watched because it shows not only the futility of war but the veiwpoint of the individual during war time and I think that is why some people collect what they do. If life started in Africa then we are all...- doctor dan
- Post #50
- Forum: WWII
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What's on your wishlist?
I would like a Prestige Suit and if it is not asking to much, a Spitfire or Hurricane to wear it in.- doctor dan
- Post #37
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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WWII Pea Coats
I found this post quite interesting. I forgot that between my wife and I we had several pea coats that we purchased in the 60's upstairs in the attic. You could go to the surplus store and have your pick for next to nothing and pick up a couple of pairs of $5 blue jeans. What I found funny was...- doctor dan
- Post #10
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Was there a gangster story in your family???
In my dads 97 years I only saw him take a drink twice. But growing up my mom would always tell me that my dad in his younger days had a wild side but never said what. When he was 92 he had to have a operation and the effect of being put under for a extended period of time and all the drugs...- doctor dan
- Post #59
- Forum: The Golden Era
