WWII Flying Sweaters

[dmar836]

I was gonna say, maybe not the same material but the cut appears to be current issue or recent surplus. My young 3rd ID neighbor wore one frequently.
Dave

 

[falcon_ib]

That high neck one is really, really nice. Anyone make a repro of those?

At The Front makes a nice looking one - http://www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/uspsweat.htm
WWII Impressions also makes one but they're currently sold out - https://www.wwiiimpressions.com/collections/army-uniform-accessories/products/724a

Originals in anything larger than size small are pretty much nonexistent, so sometimes it's nice to be WW2 sized!

Evan

 

[Smithy]

Thanks Falcon, those ATF ones are probably even better for me as I generally need a bigger shoulder size than what period stuff offers.

Thanks once again for the link.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-kni...477041?hash=item21385c0b31:g:ISAAAOSwgsxaT2qU

Not a lot of money.................

 

[Smithy]

Thanks Ken for the heads up. I'm not entirely certain though, the chest measurement might be a smidge on the small side but I really appreciate keeping an eye out.

 

[Miles]

Thanks Ken for the heads up. I'm not entirely certain though, the chest measurement might be a smidge on the small side but I really appreciate keeping an eye out.

Sweaters stretch. I have an Army Issue that is a small and I am a Large. It looks small but it still looks cool


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[B-Man2]

Just wanted to share a photo of a few sweaters in my collection. Starting with the top Navy blue Subnarine sweater repro from North Sea Clothing , the next down is a BOB repro from Niff Natucal. The next down is an original US Army mechanics sweater of recent vintage followed by a original US Navy "GOB" sweater of current issue. On the right is a mint original USAAF WW II Mechanics sweater and below it is a Eastman repro of the same sweater. I hope you like them. If you guys have any questions I'll be happy to share what I know about them.
Cheers
B-Man2

 

[Smithy]

Nice collection of wool there Burt!

 

[falcon_ib]

Great sweaters! Love the mechanic's ones especially. Do you wear all of them out? (Hopefully not all at the same time!)

Evan

 

[B-Man2]

Nice collection of wool there Burt!

Thanks Tim
I get to wear them occasionally when I travel north or go to the Georgia mountains but I'm sure you could put them to way better use where you are

 

[B-Man2]

Great sweaters! Love the mechanic's ones especially. Do you wear all of them out? (Hopefully not all at the same time!)

Well Evan......
As it turns out...... I live in Florida where the average year around temperature is between 70 to 80 degrees F..........so yes I have been blessed with a few really cool sweaters here...... but I hardly ever get to wear many of them in the climate where I live.
I guess you could say that GOD does have a great sense of humor.

 

[Smithy]

Thanks Tim
I get to wear them occasionally when I travel north or go to the Georgia mountains but I'm sure you could put them to way better use where you are

Funny you should say that, I had my OK submariner on today. Was cold and I'm kicking off the last of the flu but I was snug as a bug in a rug. I'll admit the Irvin helped as well.

 

[dmar836]

Burt, could you post a close up of the USAAF sweater label?
Thanks in advance,
Dave

 

[B-Man2]

Burt, could you post a close up of the USAAF sweater label?
Thanks in advance,
Dave

Gladly Dave
Here ya go!

 

[B-Man2]

I missed a fold in the label . This one is better

 

[Dubpynchon]

View attachment 3211Just wanted to share a photo of a few sweaters in my collection. Starting with the top Navy blue Subnarine sweater repro from North Sea Clothing , the next down is a BOB repro from Niff Natucal. The next down is an original US Army mechanics sweater of recent vintage followed by a original US Navy "GOB" sweater of current issue. On the right is a mint original USAAF WW II Mechanics sweater and below it is a Eastman repro of the same sweater. I hope you like them. If you guys have any questions I'll be happy to share what I know about them.
Cheers
B-Man2

Nice collection you have there.

 

[dmar836]

Thanks sir. A nice one in a good size!
Dave

 

[falcon_ib]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for...9851-how-to-economy-5-button-sweater-project/

For anyone interested in converting one of those inexpensive 90s GI issue sweaters into a more accurate WW2 configuration. Looks cheap and easy

 

[Carl]

Show us what you have. I have a USGI sweater somewhere but these are two specific to the AAF.
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Gotta love that covered zipper. Smooth and quiet. That can brag accuracy all they want but I have yet to see a repro mfg mount these.
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Dave

OHHHH MAN !! That C2 is somthing that eludes me !!!!
i have a Type A1 sweater by Goodwear Knitting Mills

 

[ausreenactor]

Bought an ELC A-1 Sweater the day I found out I was having a boy.. In the bag and unworn. Hayden is 10 in August...