Vintage Leather Jackets Forum

I just started reading Patrick Bishop's "Bomber Boys" and realised that there's been no thread here devoted to Bomber Command which is a travesty really. We've got multiple threads honouring the men of the 8th AF and the daylight bombing campaign which is so important but it's a real shame we've got nothing dedicated to Bomber Command.

Flying in Bomber Command was t...

Hey guys,

I’m looking for another A-2 at the moment and I’d like something with a fairly trim fit as I’m quite slim.

Ideally I’d prefer one of Eastman’s Original Maker contracts and from what I’ve read so far I was thinking about a Star Sportswear.

I’ve actually found an ELC Star Sportswear in size 38 for sale here in Europe and I’ve also c...

How rare is this jacket/patch and does anyone have any more info into the black cat squadron VP-24 and possible value? It's going to the auction house this week on Centurion and want to compare any info.

Hey all, sorry for yet another thread...
So, the newest jacket I've ordered is polyester-lined; it's the first time I actually have something like that (to my knowledge), and from what I know about synthetic liners is that they can be trickier to clean compared to cotton, and can often trap moisture and cause a jacket to mold.

Given that I sweat a lot as is (h...