What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[John Luder]

Our A-2. Too big. Again. I don't reckon that's our Scottish Aero chum, but I could be wrong. Anyone? Bueller?

 

[John Luder]

And our G-1, also too big for me. I didn't know to look under the back of the collar to see if it's stenciled.

 

[Spitfireace]

Agreed with all of the above, every Real Mccoy I own have NOS Crowns (and they are beautifully smooth) or Conmars and it shows. But not all Buzz house zips are bad but they don't compare with NOS, its just not on par with the original engineering.

That Pritzker is a 1951 old boy!

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Nice 1951. I was born in 61 so I'm a ten years short of that date.

 

[Spitfireace]

And our G-1, also too big for me. I didn't know to look under the back of the collar to see if it's stenciled.
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I have a RE D model. Pretty much the same thing.

 

[newagegeezer]

Over the moon with this one. It’s been a while since I’ve acquired a vintage USN in very good condition. Knits were replaced recently.

Unlabeled, but seller claims it as a California Sportswear 7823. 1960 I believe. This one has a more pointed collar which is more M-422a-ish.
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What’s this stamp about? Never seen one of these before.
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My L W Foster G1 spec Mil J 7823 & Amend #2 contract N383-22356A, which I think dates it to around 1955 has a similar stamp in the inside pocket but within a square not a circle.

 

[mulceber]

Out and about today - feel like the GW B-6:

 

[WingAndaPrayer]

Great day today .
“Young Medic” and I got together for Pizza at my place, and then we spent the afternoon going thru my collection of jackets and just having some fun trying them on . So today we took a few photos wearing originals . Here’s my United Sheeplined A2 .View attachment 93727View attachment 93729

Is that one a dept re-dye?

 

[B-Man2]

Is that one a dept re-dye?

Yep…. You can see the over dye around the collar and hanger strap .

 

[ZuZu]

Our A-2. Too big. Again. I don't reckon that's our Scottish Aero chum, but I could be wrong. Anyone? Bueller?
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Brutal zig zag stitching with little blowouts? Nope! 8.5 inch epaulets on huge shoulders? Nope! 5 stitch per inch on seams? Nope!

I doubt it's a Scottish Aero. Looks pretty original to me.

 

[ZuZu]

Aero of Scotland:

Original:

I could be wrong! Would like to be actually! The label looks a bit Aero of Scotlandish...

 

[WingAndaPrayer]

Fleece is a solid creamy colored LEATHER is awesome lets go for a first try.View attachment 93903

Ive always liked those B-3s. I wish it got cold enough in Kansas to warrant buying one. Outside of a week or two, the temp stays pretty consistent in the mid to low 50s.

 

[B-Man2]

Out and about today - feel like the GW B-6:
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Jan
A Killer GW B-6. !

 

[Wz1999]

Original B-11

 

[B-Man2]

Original B-11
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WZ
Your collection of originals just keeps on being impressive . Cool B-11 !

 

[Wz1999]

WZ
Your collection of originals just keeps on being impressive . Cool B-11 !

Thank you!

 

[John Luder]

I was working on my G-1 today, stitching down the tape at the insertion pin and cleaning the teeth.
I know it's all waterproof, but I didn't want to wash the collar, whatever it's made of.
The material is matted and balled a bit. It has a rough-ish feel and looks cheap. This may be common for these lined collars.
I used a brass brush, made for raising the nap of suede shoes, and broke up the balls (kinda like some of your first wives).
In the pic, you can see (camera left) how it looks after a gentle massaging with the brush.
More important than appearance, though, is that it feels smoother.
I've worked in wardrobe (no, not like Eddy Izzard) on a couple movies and tv shows and picked up a few tricks (no, not like Hugh Grant) along the way.
I wouldn't try to "age" any real, original coat, but these repros are ripe for experimenting.
Cheers,
John
So.Cal.

 

[John Luder]

We were on the same page today! Star 7823E with vintage collar added

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Is that bourbon, or a very old scotch?

 

[Smithy]

Been wearing this quite a bit lately, a sheepskin lined flying coat from The History Bunker, based on the thick fabric private purchase designs often seen during WWI. Very similar to one that Albert Ball flew in.

This was the first thing I ever bought from the Bunker and I have to say I'm very impressed. Beautifully made and finished.

I bloody love it.

 

[YoungMedic]

Is that bourbon, or a very old scotch?

Bourbon, my ancestors would be upset but I still don't have the pallate for Scotch, too earthy for me. I'll have one from time to time though

 

[bseal]

Out and about today - feel like the GW B-6:
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Who inspired who?