Mickey.was.a.rat
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I didn't think I'd get my b10 out again until this autumn, but I went back to my home town at 1000m altitude, it was 7°C, I was happy to have it with me
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I didn't think I'd get my b10 out again until this autumn, but I went back to my home town at 1000m altitude, it was 7°C, I was happy to have it with me
B-Man2
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Good looking combo and a nice fit .
Spitfireace
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yay jacket weather again! No more of that nasty ice cream.
Spitfireace
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Spitfireace
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I just don't think you can get grain like that on an AVI or whatever. Original all the way.
B-Man2
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At the current prices of original G-1s, it just makes sense to consider an original when thinking about purchasing a G-1 jacket. For example the last two G-1s I picked up were original mint jackets one a size 48 Irvin B Foster, the other a size 46 Star Manfg , both of them for under $225.00 each . That’s cheaper than any repo G-1 out there.
Spitfireace
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Pretty sweet. Not as sweet as mine. Matter of opinion.
Spitfireace
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You.. meaning anybody out there. Should consider originals first. Can't be beat. Except for the zipper is good or the knits are good.
coolhandluke
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Wearing the Avi Perry again today. Pretty sure I'm going to end up patching this one with a leather 511th Bomb Squadron patch.
Spitfireace
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Nice goat.
CombatWombat
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I'm wearing this beast of a thing....no idea where it came from....no idea who made it....but it's got a full length "teddy bear" liner (hence why the sleeves have a push stud down near the cuff and the bagginess around the upper arms)
I think it's a "Highwayman" style but correct me if I'm wrong
I think it's a "Highwayman" style but correct me if I'm wrong
Peter242
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Nice Jackets Burt, i´m also looking for a Size 46 - but in germany its not that easy .
How long is a 46 in the body ? Could give me also the measurements for chest and arms ?
Greetings
Peter
Brettafett
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Yous are lucky, finding originals is easy when you're in the ball park.
Im always on the look out and everything under $400 has issues.
Postage to UK if a US buy is £80-£100 (hopefully no import duties and taxes)
Aero just quoted me over £200 to replace knits and lining.
Another £80 to get it properly cleaned if need be.
Assuming mouton and zipper is good and no stitching or leather issues. If you need to replace zipper, that another chunk of cash to Aero.
Both my originals were ok, needed a clean and new knit.... but sleeves were too short to make the investment.
So, yes a good original like above is great and the way forward, IF you can find one.
Im always on the look out and everything under $400 has issues.
Postage to UK if a US buy is £80-£100 (hopefully no import duties and taxes)
Aero just quoted me over £200 to replace knits and lining.
Another £80 to get it properly cleaned if need be.
Assuming mouton and zipper is good and no stitching or leather issues. If you need to replace zipper, that another chunk of cash to Aero.
Both my originals were ok, needed a clean and new knit.... but sleeves were too short to make the investment.
So, yes a good original like above is great and the way forward, IF you can find one.
Peter242
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That´s on the point. Shipping from US is Extremly expensive (and addtional tax & import duties come on top). So as always with this hobby - you need patience & good portion of luck. And during that, i can wear my AVI
Brettafett
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I came across a couple of E series G-1s in Camden Town markets last weekend. Both had no labels, both had very dry leather, stained lining, musky dusty, and knit shot to hell.
One was originally patched, small size, one was likely a 40 or 42, fit in the body and shoulders, but was very uncomfortable wear. Both were well over £200. Hell no.
The guy in the one place, with the smaller one, was trying to tell me it was an original WW2 jacket. I said no it wasn't. He said yes it was a very rare WW2 original flyers jacket. I said thanks.
One was originally patched, small size, one was likely a 40 or 42, fit in the body and shoulders, but was very uncomfortable wear. Both were well over £200. Hell no.
The guy in the one place, with the smaller one, was trying to tell me it was an original WW2 jacket. I said no it wasn't. He said yes it was a very rare WW2 original flyers jacket. I said thanks.
Peter242
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A G1 E-Series from WW2 . THATS MUST BE VERY RARE !!!
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Peter242
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Some days ago
Thats look quite ok - but a tad too small and the knits must be replaced.
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Brettafett
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I was rather glad to hear he didn't call it an original WW2 bomber jacket.
Peter242
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Micawber
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You can easily tell a real bomber jacket as they are very big and have extraordinarily long arms, they have to be that way in order to fit over the wings...
....I'll get my coat...
