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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
Creeping Past......Too true! I love this smock, maybe more than any other and think it deserves more attention. But I also know people like to keep their secrets...and theres not many of them out there! If this is not real then somewhere along the line someone has put this label on it to...- armoldgasbag
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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
Yeah thats the one I posted to the seller as I thought the same. But as the seller pointed out it looks the same but on closer inspection the pattern is slightly different...the version on this post has a thinner neck piece and looks like the original pattern. BUT....it looks like the same...- armoldgasbag
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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
Thanks everyone for all the info. I think it would be good if we could keep this thread alive and post as many of these smocks up. Im sure it will help people for future reference as there is not much out there on the net. I also kind of need one more definitive judgement on the smock I...- armoldgasbag
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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
Oh and the Royal Navy windproof I have is not the version with the press studs its a simpler and no doubt earlier version. Just got to get around to photographing it. Would be nice to know more about it all I know is it was used on aircraft carriers...apparently.- armoldgasbag
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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
Hello again Mr. Belly Tank, thanks for the prompt reply. I have the snow suit version. Now in the process of trying to get the full set! My initial reaction with this version was its a fake. The fabric just seems wrong, but it looks like its some sort of military issue in which case why...- armoldgasbag
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WWII Windproof 1942 Smock
I am yet to find online a definitive breakdown on what constitutes a genuine Windproof smock. There seems to be lots of fakes and re-pro's around. The version I am particularly interested in is the Drab Windproof. From what I can tell the fabric must always have a two tone weave and the label...- armoldgasbag
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British WWII SBS Smock
OK...you find me out! Yes I am the designer for Stansfield and author of the blog. Quite amazed you spotted it...I always think hardly anyone reads it but I am quite chuffed you found me out. Not sure how you guys feel about me posting up information - lots of it sourced from this site - but I...- armoldgasbag
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British WWII SBS Smock
[/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Hello, I am trying to find more information out about a smock at the Imperial War Museum. The only information I have is what it says on the display; "Uniform of R.Maitland-Flanagan, a Royal Navy diver attached to the SBS and other Special Forces for...- armoldgasbag
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