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Yes it was used for a short time., then they made all personal get rid of the Multicam and gave them the Scorpion OCP.

This is legit but it's not current issue. The Crye company that owns Multicam, would not release the rights to enough contractor companies to supply the military. The military in turn, just made their own Multicam like pattern and call it Scorpion OCP. It is not as good as the real Multicam...

Unfortunately civilians do get killed in many bombing operations. There is no way to destroy targets without an explosion and a resulting kill radius. A firecracker ain't going to do the job. There is going to be a boom. The options need to be weighted out. Was Nazi occupation a better option?

Headwind Mfg Co Edmund Church M422a:

Rough Wear, a WWII A-2 jacket maker. Every maker had a unique collar shape. It is just the style of each brand. These unique shapes help identify jackets that have no labels. They are that unique to each MFG. Some people who are aware of these differences put a great deal of importance on these...

Could be from M-43 but looks a little too bright? Hard to say. There is a great deal of info online about how plastics developed. Around 1869 the first "Plastic" was created by combining cotton cellulose with camphor. This was revolutionary basically it was the first polymer and the only...

Those look beautiful!

Thanks guys! I am digging it. This is the same hide as the Arlo Nick. Only the Arlo hide is tanned seal and this is med russet. The first Dubow contract we are making: This will be among our higher end jackets with the highest quality reproduction zippers, Shuttle Loom woven labels, and...

Here are some comparison shots of my original Dubow and my Headwind Bronco: Variation: "Pillows 'n Wrinkles"

Looks good! Don't even get me started on buttons... it's been a lifelong pursuit. I will post up some photos of the treasures I have found later on.

@MauldinFan That guy is a water landing expert! They still use "Travel Pods" to this day:

Hey guys, I have a golden opportunity on this size 48 that did not fit the customer. It's brand new and has fantastic grain on the dark Russet Horsehide. Chest: 25" Arms: 26.5" Shoulders: 20" Back Length: 26" Price is $650 Free shipping in the USA

It the real deal for sure! Those Conmar zippers and real fur seal the deal.

The F-18 Super Hornet has a small personal items compartment behind and below the cockpit on the outside left of the aircraft. Pilots carry small bags and jackets in there sometimes. When I saw that, I was like "No way! That's pretty cool."

I think it could be done with an A-2. You would have to wear it under the harness and that would keep it compact. The G-1 however I think is too bulky to cinch down enough for ejection seat use. I never saw a jet pilot wear one flying during my time in the USN. Just saw the prop and rotor pilots...