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    US Coast Guard vs. Navy G-1 (G-1 experts, please help)

    I saw this thread, and asked a co-worker who was a Flight Mech. on a HH-65 within the past few years before getting out of the USCG. He told me that his G-1 (which was not worn much here in socal, does indeed have handwarmer pockets, and USCG stenciled in the flap. He did say he had also seen...
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    WPG Shawl neck sweater

    I will try and get some photos when I can as I am travelling at the moment By my conversion I am 182cm tall, with a 121 chest (48 US sizing). I went with the XXL, but i agree with the reviews. It is a "trim" XXL
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    WPG Shawl neck sweater

    Just got mine about a week ago. I am just at 6" and 235lbs. I ordered the XXL. Fits fine, but wouldn't want it to be any smaller. For an "XXL" it seems on the smallish side as compared to most items ordered in that size. In my experience it is usually the other way around, and I am...
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    Flying boots

    Excellent. If RM can do it it will be done right!
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    Tales Of The Gold Monkey - DVD

    Had a chance to watch a few episodes over the last week. Sometimes a little campy but worth the price. The making of interviews in the extras was interesting. Seems Bellisario was insisting on continuing to move away from the campy "ape boy" of the week kind of stuff to more realistic story...
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    Tales Of The Gold Monkey - DVD

    Folks, Just picked up the Gold Monkey complete series DVD at Best Buy. It is on sale now for $19.95. Regular Price $34.95. Good time to get it, at an affordable price!
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    American atrocities in Normandy

    I get your point. However, I have read many accounts of Soviet forces and their treatment of prisoners, citizens, and specifically widespread rape. I have never seen documentation or read of any instances of a "Huge" amount of rape being perpetrated by the vast majority of allied nations...
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    Tales Of The Gold Monkey - DVD

    Remember it well. But was a bit younger than when Gold Monkey came out. My Goodness, and who could have forgot a bit of Black Sheep Squadron thrown in for good measure. I'll take any of these off in the history department, campy shows any day over most of the reality crap we have seen on TV...
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    Tales Of The Gold Monkey - DVD

    What made that show so great was that is existed! Being a kid who yearned for action, adventure, airplanes and/or spaceplanes this series was beloved. Now, as an adult do I find it implausible, sure. Of course I have always been a history nut so I called B.S. even as I watched it as a kid...
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    G-1's for uniform wear

    I recently purchased a G & B "issue spec" G-1 or whatever they call it on the website. Great quality and build. Seems to be spot on with other issued jackets I have seen. Only be warned they run slightly big. As an example I usually take a 50 due to binding and fit in my arm and shoulder...
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    Pics of my Avirex replica WWII bomber jacket

    Excellent information speedbird. It does make sense in my mind why Avirex/The Cockpit took this route back in those days.
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    Incendiary Blonde A-2 Jacket

    Excellent job on the project! The artwork looks great.
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    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    Exactly. It's not the re-enactors, it's the POSER who creates a problem. Like the guy with the lack of sense that goes into a bar in the San Diego/Coronado area with a SEAL Trident T-shirt and starts bragging..... and wonders why he just got stomped by some real SEAL's when his story doesn't...
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    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    Other than allowed reenactments and media productions; don't try and PRESENT yourself as something your not, and no issues. A Jacket (even one with insignia's-as long as you are not passing yourself off) is not in and of itself any kind of violation. Just like anything else it's all about how...
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    At the Front B-10 Jacket

    Well then you have your answer! It is all about personal choice, and what you want to spend. I happened to purchase a ELC B-10, even though it is pricey, as I wanted "as close to original as possible today". I knew I would pay for that wish. I also had no plans to wear it out bird hunting...
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    Aero 1950's half-belt size

    I would say just be true to your gut feeling on what you believe your size to be. Aero/Mark @ Aero USA was very informative and of great assistance. But, the factory advised a standard size 48 for me. While the 48 chest would have been ok, if not a bit tight, I knew I would be dealing with...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    My Highwayman arrived today. Ordered: March 9th 2009 Order confirmed/Paypal: March 10th, 2009 Delivered: October 15th, 2009 FQHH Highwayman. This jacket is great. I am very pleased and the fit was spot on. Mark was great to deal with, even with the delays. Even with wait times...
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    Flying boots

    Great looking boots, and the new soles look good.
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    I feel your "Pain" my friend. I ordered my FQHH Highwayman via Aero USA on or about March 9th. (give or take a few days for the reply that my final orders was forwarded). So getting close to seven months for me. Standard jacket. I had contact via email with Mark last week, and he said is...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    While still being patient, I am beginning to wonder just how the orders are "triaged". I ordered in early March, and am now seeing other customers (including those here in the U.S.) who have taken delivery. I am perplexed. I am sure they have jackets that are harder to make, take more time...

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