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    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    Well if we go modern then 2 planes spring to mind 1 English Electric Lightning (may have to go to South Africa to see this bird fly or even stump up the cash to take a flight OH I WISH!) 2 Avro Vulcan (so good to see her in the air again after so long, speechless)
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Thanks for the info aswatland, its good to know these things. My jacket has DOT zips on the arms (with AM stamp), the main zip has no puller but works fine. Are there any books you could recommend or websites of information. Would love to find out more about Irvins. Someone has told me to...
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    WWII aircraft pilot dies in crash

    While I agree that care is needed when flying a warbird (due to the fact that most are priceless), they would not be allowed into the air if they are not airworthy. And I have to say that it is sad when a talented pilot is killed when one crashes. But what do you think the pilots would say. Most...
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    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    Well first choice has to be the Hurricane, without a doubt (EVERY time I see one it sends shivers down my spine). But you cant overlook the Mosquito (2 Merlins in a plane of sheer elegance). DC-3 (Class plane and had a ride in one when I was 12, awesome!!). and the Tigercat, (Managed...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Its fits really nice, just a fraction to long in the arms, but thats no bother. First Irvin I have owned and I am glad I got it. Wasn't to expensive either! The labels are very similar. Any idea on what the code at the bottom means? I presume it is the info for where it was made etc? I am...
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Is there any way of dating it?
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Here are the pics of my Irvin
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    Favorite Flight

    Think aswatland has hit the nail on the head. Its all in what weather conditions apply, Getting into winter now so it has to be my Irvin (only jacket I have) but wouldn't want to wear it on warmer days
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    Vintage leather question

    Pecard has been recommended to me for my Irvin. This place may ship to you. antiqueleatherdressing.co.uk
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    Aero Leather Real Deal A-2 wiht 91st Bomb Group Art

    Top looking Jacket, did it take long to do?
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    Show us your Guns!

    Yep the Mauser is one of the coolest looking pistols out there.
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Hi bk The panel thats damaged is the under arm panel above the vents. Its about 5cm wide and 31cm long. If you can help let me know what you want for it? Cant post pics yet as I am "new in town" as soon as I can I will. Thanks
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    IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

    Irvin repair Hi all Been reading this thread for awhile and its very interesting. Just picked up my first Irvin. Its in good condition but will need a few minor repairs. What I wanted to know was - Is the best place to get it repaired Aero leather in Scotland? Has a small split in...

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