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When I wear my Irvin, I always makes sure, I have enough pockets. In my trousers!
I love the original design of the Irvin as it is. And would never spoil it with pockets. Inside or outside.
But each to his own. :)
Today it's minus 10 c. Clear blue sky. Great flying conditions. And a perfect day for the Irvin (Aces High/Pre War)
And the 1936 Pattern boots cam in handy too.
We all know the USAAF parachute bags - but did RAF have similar bags for their aircrews during WWII?
And if so - has anybody got any pics? What did they look like?
Or even better - where do I get hold of one? (Orginal or repro doesn't matter)
Thanks gents.
Re: Care: Eastman War Horse--Got soaking wet, now stiff and
I would give it a solid layer of Pecards, rub it in and leave it for a night. Wipe off what's left the next day.
Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
And yes - they are great jackets. This is a new shot of my pre-war Irvin. Just before it was stoves away for the summer. (sigh)
The short version is that I was on my way back from Praha by train.
Had five hours wait for the next train in East Berlin. It was a very early sunday morning and there was absolutely nothing open or nothing to do at the train station, so I decided to take a stroll along the Berlin Wall.
I...