women in flight gear ww2

[Flightengineer]

Thank you for these beautiful rare photos. At that time, each flight was a miracle and a feat at the same time, for women in particular.

 

[B-Man2]

Great stuff Dino!....Thanks

 

[ausreenactor]

Wow....

Attractive, thin (I suppose everyone was buying tapeworms then) and capable... Now I know why Stinson rang a bell... Nice work.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

OK That's me finished the Neta Snook Southern Coat, the battered horsehide took some extra battering during the make-up, it's a heavy garment with a heavy lining
The map pocket is too low, otherwise I'm happy with the result, these will end up in the Aero Range this Winter

 

[ausreenactor]

Nice work Sir! Patina as it steps out the start gate....

 

[B-Man2]

I like the way that battered hide shows a wide range of marks and scrapes . It definitely excelerates the aging process.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

The pockets best show how the leather starts off (fairly dark), every crease and scuff during make up then develops the patina, once a finished jacket is worn for a few weeks that patina naturally spreads itself fairly evenly across the garment.................amazing stuff and unique in my experience

 

[ausreenactor]

Looks like it would give the scales a decent nudge?

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

Looks like it would give the scales a decent nudge?

4 and a bit Kilos

 

[ausreenactor]

That's a jacket!

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

The Battered Horse isn't all that heavy, ideal A-2 weight? I reckon this Coat would hit the 6 Kilo mark in Chromexcel Steer..............not that I'd want to try making one............just sewing the buttons on while balancing the weight on my knees was enough for me

 

[Edward]

Air Transport Command hottie! A WASP of the ATC Ferrying Division.

 

[B-Man2]

Cool photo.....,

 

[ausreenactor]

What's the go with double AAF collars?

And an ATC where some rank should go? Hmmm

 

[pathdoc2]

If okay with you guys I'd like to post a few pics of my wife (Caitlin) doing a living history WASP impression. The shoes she is wearing are made by her company, www.allheelsonduty.com that makes WWII service shoes for women.

 

[Edward]

If okay with you guys I'd like to post a few pics of my wife (Caitlin) doing a living history WASP impression. The shoes she is wearing are made by her company, www.allheelsonduty.com that makes WWII service shoes for women.

Very cool!

 

[pathdoc2]

Upcoming calendar I'm publishing with my wife as a fund raiser for living history non profit. Her jacket here features her company logo painted by Jennifer Thomas.

 

[B-Man2]

Pretty cool pictures!!
Thanks for posting them.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

QUOTE : The flying jacket and gloves once belonging to Katherine Stinson are on display in a glass case at Stinson Middle School

Is there any provenance, original picture of her wearing the jacket?
Sorry to say I'm pretty sure (well virtually certain) that I recognise the artist's style, in which case the artwork dates to the 1980s

 

[B-Man2]

No women in flight gear ...,, but the next best thing.... women in uniform!