Recent content by Paul Glover

That is a great jacket with a good chance of being restored !, as previously stated by other members it is difficult to determine the exact state of the intact fleece without being able to see it in person. However dont be too quick to decide that it is a display piece only. I own two original...

I own an original B3 that is also fitted fitted with a dot zip, I posted pictures of it a few years ago and was advised by Andrew (roughwear) a very knowlegeable chap that this was quite a common occurence . It makes sense really as I wouldnt have thought our wartime repair workshops would have...

I must repeat the fact that I am not an expert !, from what I can see on your photos I would say that because of the panel configuration (unless it is a very large jacket) it is a mid war jacket, not having just two panels on the back, and your sleeves seem to be made up of more pieces than my...

Hello Hollywood, welcome to the forum !, from your introduction it sounds as though you have a lot in common with many of forum members including myself. I have been collecting ww2 flight gear for many years and own several originals in various degrees of originality. There will always be rivet...

Stunning jacket !, please give us a bit of info as to where it has been all these years ?. I own a very nice B3 (original) and take great pleasure in wearing it occasionally, even in freezing temperatures you only need a t shirt underneath. Somehow they are warmer than my original Irvins ...

Sorry, the last few pictures wouldnt fit on my previous post!

I have three originals and a very early Aero multi panel , I wear all of them on occasion. The Aero has very light leather binding, a feature that I like, and strangely it has N.O.S original zips (confirmed by Ken at Aero) a dot main zip and talons on the sleeves. One of the Irvins has been...

Great write up and photos guys !, your efforts are much appreciated. For any of our UK members, I was lucky enough to have visited East Kirby airfield, the home of Just Jane ( lancaster bomber) last summer, there are enough static displays on site for at least a two day visit not to mention an...

Merry Christmas to you all !, sorry that I have been ex communicado for a while, its been a tough year (I will explain one day). But I have been reading many of your conversations and enjoyed numerous photos etc. You have all provided some comfort and and consistency just by the input and witty...

I had the pleasure of visiting London recently and made a point of seeking out this memorial. Of course it took way too long to be commisioned but the attention to detail is absolutely superb ! And in my opinion a fitting tribute to the heroes that were bomber crews and the personnel that kept...

This is the film that sparked my lifelong interest in flight gear and the war in general. I think that I was about ten years old when I first saw the film, not knowing that it would have such an influence on my life. Excellent photographs !, even now after seeing the pictures it makes me want...

I was there also!, was looking out for any decent jackets, I must not have seen you as I am sure that I would have commented. Great looking jacket, hope that you enjoyed the racing. I was supporting a friend who raced a 1955 peugeot 203 in the Sopwith challenge. I wasnt allowed to take any of my...

Sorry for the lack of info regarding these pictures but I am sure that everyone on this forum is easily capable of researching this amazing place should they desire. It is a V2 bomb factory and launch pad called the blockhouse, somewhere in Normandy, I have all the details but not to hand. From...

I hope that you dont mind my observation , but in that photo you have a distinct resemblance to Dick Winters !, great jacket .

I used to have a small version of that Coulson, I think its title is Outbound Lancaster..