Soldier of Fortune aviators kit bag AN-6505-1

[Officer Dibley]

Bag turned up today. Very nice quality.
I went for the smaller size. Perfect.

I have to say it feels right.

 

[Greg Gale]

Just received mine, will go take it flying this evening. Can't wait to have it stenciled and painted!

 

[Steve27752]

Just received mine, will go take it flying this evening. Can't wait to have it stenciled and painted!

Greg, did you go for the large or small?

 

[Greg Gale]

Small one, pictures coming soon!

 

[Smithy]

I thought you'd be happy Greg, they're a fantastic buy.

 

[Greg Gale]

First trip

 

[A2 B3au]

Greg, did you go for the large or small?

I got the large one and regulations sized one at same time I took them both to Greece , they were a talking point to a couple of the stewards and other airport staff which I thought was nice considering they encounter thousands on a daily basis and that was just with dice .. I must get round to stenciling &sewing the patches I have on it

 

[A2 B3au]

First trip

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Looking good greg

 

[falcon_ib]

First trip

What kind of hat is that Greg? Looks great!

 

[Greg Gale]

What kind of hat is that Greg? Looks great!

An A-3 cap by QMI:

http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/stenciled-a-3-cap.21227/

 

[Steve27752]

Repro USAAF A-3 mechanics cap.

 

[Greg Gale]

Fits nicely in the plane folded up:

 

[Flightengineer]

Greg, what is actual measurements for its "small size" ?

 

[Smithy]

Greg, what is actual measurements for its "small size" ?

The measurements are here Dmitry:

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/usaaf-an-6505-1-aviators-kit-bag-medium-product,20542

They are fantastic bags and at £40 a bit of a bargain.

 

[Greg Gale]

Greg, what is actual measurements for its "small size" ?

My measurements perfectly match those on the website:

51cm (20") x 17cm (6.5") with a height of 30cm (12")

 

[Pilot]

Very nice bags...
Maybe a dumb question, what would be the price of a WW2 "wearble original"?

 

[Edward]

Looking great! Where did you found those 2 small dices?

Hey you can get some vintage dice zipper pulls from this person on eBay. there are pretty nicely done!
US $35.00 buy it now. $3.00 shipping US
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-A2-Fli...224638?hash=item4680a84efe:g:6nEAAOSwGUBaPBMC
Pair of 5/8" Antique Bakelite Dice drilled and fitted with a brass ball chain

 

[A2 B3au]

Would it be odd if I sewed a fighter squadron patch on 1 side and an airlift on the other did soldiers ever serve in 2 different squadrons out of interest

 

[Officer Dibley]

Do what you like Art. I plan to put a WW2 390th BG & 8th AF roundel with insignia and name tag from Korean war. I have zero idea if it was ever done but i like the colour combos and as long as i am happy, i'm gonna do it.
If some smartarse here or elsewhere wants to be critical because there is no photo proof, let them. They'd really need to get a life and a sense of perspective. There is a place when historical accuracy is desired and a place where a "fantasy" piece is ok too .

 

[B-Man2]

Historical accuracy is only important in the eyes of the beholder. If it “floats your boat” and makes you happy , go with it.