Recent content by blackcat

"Looking at your list the 9.5 will be too big, if you can find a size 9 they will be spot on". Thats what Deeb said to me many years ago - and he was 100% right, they fit perfect. ok so it's took a long time (years) to reach the decision and click "buy now" but bearing in mind the price...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150994989150?ss ... 1423.l2649 this N-3b comes with a original air force sales reciept from 1966 - if only we could buy our beloved jackets for similiar prices now. Reciept also refers to uniform regulations - should be of passing interest to several of our members.

second attempt !

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285 ... 020772.jpg http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285 ... 020771.jpg This is my scarf i bought a few years ago, also my first attempt at posting photos !

Lovely looking cap , always liked that look. some vlj members might want to check out the uniform set he has for sale though.

Have a N-2 jacket to restore, have obtained zippers and buttons for the project but could do with replacing the fur hood trim (not sure what it is exactly) have seen an abundance of M-51 fishtail parka hoods available - do any members know if this would work ? ideally a member who has a M-51...

Just spotted this on ebay, possibly only the third one i have seen in last three or four years. http://cgi.ebay.com/37-WW-II-US-Army-Ai ... 3caeec561e It is only when I looked at the sellers other items for sale that I felt quite sad, seeing someones personal stuff being sold off which had...

A friend of mine in Germany bought this jacket recently - is it a good deal for that price ?, always been wary of Luftwaffe jackets .http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... EF:DE:1123

On ebay at the moment http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0414961577 Label says 501 xx c never seen this letter "c" before, any info welcome. Blackcat

Do any UK members know if Eastman plan to stock the Sugar Cane boots ? and for those who hang around Camden Town and similiar places do you ever see any over here for sale ?

Thanks for the info - I have decided not to buy these now because of the narrow leg fit. This is one of the best things about being part of this forum in that the knowledge of others often saves you making expensive mistakes ! Without the forum I would have assumed that the 1954's would have...

does anyone know what differences their are between the 1954 501zxx repros currently available and the 1997 (ish) 551zxx repros ?

Thanks for reply Definatly not the 1930 ones although the same lot no ??? the ones i have (sorry unable to photograph) are very similiar to the 1952 with zip fly but have double salvage unlike 52's ! I bought them in approx year 2000 in Japan from an Edwin store so definatly the real deal.

Can anyone help me id a pair of japanese repro lee jeans, i believed they were supposed to be from 1960 but can't find any info to verify that. They have a little cotton square tag inside that gives size and lot 04101 I have a pair of the 1937 ones that say lot 1101 and a pair of 1952's that say...

Hi I have bought from Contrailchaser before and i know he has some awsome stuff ! did he tell you that he is selling all his nylon collection ? if so an opportunity to pick up some good jackets for nylon lovers. is he still a active member ?