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coalman

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Has anybody got any experience of the RAF Aircrew blouses and trousers that this company sells?

Regards

John
 

Steve27752

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I think so, I am wearing the BD and trousers here at YAM earlier this year, I decided to reduce myself in rank to F/Sgt.
Most if not all the other BD's are originals or Panther.
I went for SoF as returns are easier.
 

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Roughwear

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The SOF Air Suits blouses and trousers are very good and look the apart next to original ones as the picture from YAM shows. I am standing next to Steve wearing all original uniform.
 

coalman

Active Member
Hi Steve
Thank you for the photos, looking really good and now I am sure its SOF to get the BD from as I am not aware of panthers
Who sewed the badges on for you? think I will just go for pilot officer so I don't have too much sewing to do lol though will need to get a officers cap, do you know best lplace to get them?
Also do you have or had dealings with Steve Silburn? wondering what he is supplying these days and prices

Regards

John
 

Steve27752

Well-Known Member
Hi Steve
Thank you for the photos, looking really good and now I am sure its SOF to get the BD from as I am not aware of panthers
Who sewed the badges on for you? think I will just go for pilot officer so I don't have too much sewing to do lol though will need to get a officers cap, do you know best lplace to get them?
Also do you have or had dealings with Steve Silburn? wondering what he is supplying these days and prices

Regards

John
Firstly, I went for simplicity hence the Flt/Lt braid. But after YAM I decided that for this 'Role' I preferred Flt/Sgt rank.
I bought the stripes and crowns from a private seller. Andrew Swatland very kindly did the needle work for me.
As for a cap, I would suggest asking if anyone has one in your size on a WW2 reenactment forum or a similar FB page.
Over the last 15 or so years I have had several dealings with Stephen Silburn, all have been a pleasure. My last being earlier this year when I bought my Type 'B' flying helmet from him.
I have also had goggles and other items re furbished by him.
The helmet is a Stephen Silburn as is the mask. The mic is by Tony Sach, my Mk111 goggles are Canadian and I believe Andrews are British Mk111's.
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B-Man2

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Absolutely love the photo's and the flight uniforms, the cost of which seems very reasonable.
By the way .........what's a Spit going for these days?;)
 

coalman

Active Member
Absolutely love the photo's and the flight uniforms, the cost of which seems very reasonable.
By the way .........what's a Spit going for these days?;)

Very much depends on the mark of spitfire, if its a Mark 1 then your looking about 2.5million to 3million, a MkVb and Mk IX would be roughly 2million.
 

coalman

Active Member
Firstly, I went for simplicity hence the Flt/Lt braid. But after YAM I decided that for this 'Role' I preferred Flt/Sgt rank.
I bought the stripes and crowns from a private seller. Andrew Swatland very kindly did the needle work for me.
As for a cap, I would suggest asking if anyone has one in your size on a WW2 reenactment forum or a similar FB page.
Over the last 15 or so years I have had several dealings with Stephen Silburn, all have been a pleasure. My last being earlier this year when I bought my Type 'B' flying helmet from him.
I have also had goggles and other items re furbished by him.
The helmet is a Stephen Silburn as is the mask. The mic is by Tony Sach, my Mk111 goggles are Canadian and I believe Andrews are British Mk111's.
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Steve thank you so much for the info, will PM you next week for more info, in mean time will be ordering my BD from SOF
 
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