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F/S MULTI-PANELLED LATE WAR IRVIN view entire thread - Andrew Swatland on Nov 7, 2009, 2:43 PM

FOR SALE scarce size RCAF 1952 pants wool view entire thread - David on Nov 4, 2009, 10:53 AM

Re 'pants' - shide on Nov 4, 2009, 2:31 PM

Re: Re 'pants' - David on Nov 4, 2009, 3:18 PM

Re: Re 'pants' - shide on Nov 7, 2009, 9:02 AM

FOR SALE! WPG Irvin size 42 view entire thread - Greg on Nov 5, 2009, 1:59 AM

sizing reference - Tante Mu on Nov 6, 2009, 1:45 PM

Re: sizing reference - Greg on Nov 7, 2009, 6:29 AM

WAAF ORs Cap for sale view entire thread - Neil Bonnick on Oct 29, 2009, 2:51 PM

WAAF cap - Howard 'Greedy' Keetch on Oct 30, 2009, 4:14 PM

Yes - Original - Neil Bonnick on Oct 31, 2009, 7:05 PM

Waaf Cap - Howard 'Greedy' Keetch on Oct 31, 2009, 7:09 PM

Photos are here - Neil Bonnick on Nov 1, 2009, 10:27 PM

Waaf cap pics - Howard 'Greedy' Keetch on Nov 2, 2009, 2:45 PM

Waaf Hat - Howard 'Greedy' Keetch on Nov 3, 2009, 1:31 PM

Sizing of the cap - Neil Bonnick on Nov 3, 2009, 5:32 PM

Anyone? - Neil Bonnick on Nov 6, 2009, 3:14 PM

good parachute gouge view entire thread - theotherChris on Nov 6, 2009, 2:48 AM

to see the entire page - theotherChris on Nov 6, 2009, 2:49 AM

Info on Harnasuit and Parasuit as well!!! - Toine on Nov 6, 2009, 4:59 AM

Harness Suit Harness - Neil Bonnick on Nov 6, 2009, 10:33 AM

What on earth is this? view entire thread - Ric on Oct 30, 2009, 3:47 PM

Re: What on earth is this? - Ben on Oct 30, 2009, 4:20 PM

Re: What on earth is this? - mat on Oct 30, 2009, 5:55 PM

the value is in the whistle - theotherChris on Oct 30, 2009, 11:53 PM

Coming to a railway station near you! - Ric on Oct 31, 2009, 4:32 AM

Ah, but its a rare "one off"...... - A J Smith on Oct 31, 2009, 8:36 AM

you are all very cruel - neil @ MAECUS on Nov 2, 2009, 6:48 PM

I'll make a few though!! - Toine on Nov 3, 2009, 3:37 PM

money for ? - neil @ MAECUS on Nov 3, 2009, 3:42 PM

Re: I'll make a few though!! - Ben on Nov 3, 2009, 3:49 PM

Mae West - Anonymous on Nov 5, 2009, 4:00 PM

C-type receiver earcups view entire thread - Jeremy on Nov 1, 2009, 12:47 PM

Earcups - Alex on Nov 1, 2009, 2:39 PM

Stephen Silburn has them - theotherChris on Nov 1, 2009, 3:19 PM

Re: Stephen Silburn has them - Ben on Nov 2, 2009, 1:01 PM

c type cups - neil @ MAECUS on Nov 2, 2009, 6:31 PM

Bits - Alex on Nov 3, 2009, 6:29 AM

Re: Bits - Ben on Nov 3, 2009, 11:36 AM

Re: c type cups - Jeremy on Nov 3, 2009, 12:10 PM

pressing the right keys - neil @ MAECUS on Nov 3, 2009, 3:40 PM

Re: pressing the right keys - Ben on Nov 3, 2009, 3:50 PM

Rubber rudders... - Alex on Nov 3, 2009, 6:59 PM

not as deep as.... - theotherChris on Nov 5, 2009, 11:37 AM

Re: not as deep as.... - Ben on Nov 5, 2009, 1:12 PM

Type B research view entire thread - Andrew B on Nov 2, 2009, 9:45 PM

Helmet Details - Alex on Nov 3, 2009, 6:26 AM

Re: Helmet Details - Andrew B on Nov 3, 2009, 5:16 PM

were number sequential? - theotherChris on Nov 3, 2009, 8:01 PM

Numbers - Alex on Nov 4, 2009, 4:56 AM

Eagle Squadron Badge view entire thread - Alex on Nov 3, 2009, 6:50 AM

Re Eagle Sqdn - Anonymous on Nov 3, 2009, 3:41 PM

parachute harness parts view entire thread - theotherChris on Nov 1, 2009, 10:00 PM

this might be from the same source... - theotherChris on Nov 1, 2009, 10:07 PM

Not the same. - Toine on Nov 2, 2009, 4:06 AM

F/S 1938-9 Nr MINT IRVIN SIZE 6 view entire thread - Andrew Swatland on Oct 30, 2009, 4:26 PM

Beautiful - Ben on Oct 30, 2009, 4:58 PM

Re: Beautiful - Anonymous on Oct 31, 2009, 4:54 AM

Re: Beautiful - Ben on Oct 31, 2009, 6:49 AM

Stunning - Neil Bonnick on Oct 31, 2009, 7:11 PM

Oxy tube and crocodile clip for H mask view entire thread - Howard 'Greedy' Keetch on Oct 30, 2009, 4:17 PM

Warhorse repros... view entire thread - Anonymous on Oct 28, 2009, 9:38 AM

Re: Warhorse repros... - Ric on Oct 29, 2009, 5:59 AM

Photos... - Alex on Oct 29, 2009, 6:40 AM

Warhorse - John on Oct 29, 2009, 8:16 AM

call to order - Jeremy on Oct 29, 2009, 10:35 AM

D-Masks etc on Ebay view entire thread - Neil Bonnick on Sep 29, 2009, 12:29 AM

Someone got a bargain! - Neil Bonnick on Sep 30, 2009, 10:54 PM

Bargain - Jason on Oct 1, 2009, 1:30 AM

Well done! - Neil Bonnick on Oct 1, 2009, 10:58 AM

Re: Well done! - Philip &/or Ben on Oct 1, 2009, 11:26 AM

The Eagle Has Landed - Jason on Oct 28, 2009, 1:41 PM

Re: The Eagle Has Landed - Ben on Oct 28, 2009, 5:03 PM

Post some photos - Neil Bonnick on Oct 28, 2009, 7:00 PM

Re: Post some photos - Ben on Oct 29, 2009, 6:41 AM

SD INSIGNIA QUESTION (S) view entire thread - Paul O on Oct 22, 2009, 10:38 PM

Auxiliary Squadrons - Toine on Oct 23, 2009, 3:58 AM

rosette - Jb on Oct 23, 2009, 6:30 AM

Auxiliary Air Force - Alex on Oct 23, 2009, 6:44 AM

THANKS! - Paul on Oct 23, 2009, 7:08 AM

Who was the 601 pilot? - Glenn on Oct 23, 2009, 10:13 AM

Re: Who was the 601 pilot? - shide on Oct 25, 2009, 1:31 PM

601 Legends - Huxley on Oct 28, 2009, 9:01 AM

RE: Flying Swordsmen book - Glenn on Oct 28, 2009, 9:41 AM

Red Linings - Hylton on Oct 28, 2009, 8:50 PM

The Photo - Hylton on Oct 29, 2009, 4:58 AM

RAF Officer's FS cap badge view entire thread - John W. on Oct 28, 2009, 10:39 PM

cap badge - Jb on Oct 29, 2009, 4:06 AM

Mannequin Topic...? view entire thread - Ben on Oct 28, 2009, 8:07 AM

Crock Of Sh@#!! - Jason on Oct 28, 2009, 1:32 PM

Re: Crock Of Sh@#!! - Ben on Oct 28, 2009, 5:03 PM

Seized 6D/101 connector view entire thread - Ric on Oct 28, 2009, 5:37 AM

WD40 - Alex on Oct 28, 2009, 6:28 AM

Cold fingers - Ric on Oct 28, 2009, 8:13 AM

Facebook... view entire thread - Glenn on Oct 27, 2009, 4:04 PM

Re: Facebook... - Ben on Oct 27, 2009, 5:19 PM

FB.... - Huxley on Oct 27, 2009, 5:41 PM

FB... - Alex on Oct 27, 2009, 6:00 PM

ORIGINAL IRVIN FLYING JACKET: PRE-WAR view entire thread - Andrew Swatland on Oct 4, 2009, 3:43 PM

Re: ORIGINAL IRVIN FLYING JACKET: PRE-WAR - Andrew Swatland on Oct 27, 2009, 3:55 AM

Aussie Irvin? view entire thread - Andrew B on Oct 19, 2009, 7:15 PM

Jacket - Alex on Oct 20, 2009, 5:16 AM

Re: Jacket - Andrew B on Oct 20, 2009, 6:59 AM

labels - Alex on Oct 20, 2009, 9:15 AM

Surely its a post war jacket! - Andrew Swatland on Oct 20, 2009, 5:03 PM

RAAF Jacket - Jason on Oct 21, 2009, 7:24 AM

Australian labels - DENNIS SHADAY on Oct 24, 2009, 6:41 AM

Re: Australian labels - Anonymous on Oct 25, 2009, 8:02 AM

Irvine - militarytrader.co.uk on Oct 25, 2009, 11:19 AM

Irvine ????????????????????????? - militarytrader.co.uk on Oct 25, 2009, 2:39 PM

WPG RAF Tropical Boots - Indian Pattern? view entire thread - Huxley on Oct 12, 2009, 2:04 PM

Not flying boots - Chris K on Oct 12, 2009, 5:32 PM

Flying/Army Boots - Alex on Oct 12, 2009, 5:38 PM

Re - shide on Oct 13, 2009, 8:51 AM

Aye! - Huxley on Oct 13, 2009, 9:24 AM

BOOT CONVERSION - Paul O on Oct 13, 2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks for reposting! - Huxley on Oct 13, 2009, 1:01 PM

A question for Paul - Robert J. Laplander on Oct 13, 2009, 7:18 PM

I will tell you chaps on Tuesday - theotherChris on Oct 15, 2009, 3:56 AM

Re: I will tell you chaps on Tuesday - ''Willis'' on Oct 24, 2009, 11:00 AM

Re: I will tell you chaps on Tuesday - shide on Oct 24, 2009, 3:50 PM

Have you seen his other new arrivals... - Anonymous on Oct 15, 2009, 10:57 AM

give me another two days - theotherChris on Oct 25, 2009, 12:52 AM

Shoe sizes view entire thread - Zorniak on Oct 24, 2009, 2:06 PM

Re: The State of Britain's Wartime airfields view entire thread - Andy on Oct 13, 2009, 7:57 PM

Re: The State of Britain's Wartime airfields - Ric on Oct 14, 2009, 3:03 AM

Britains wartime airfields. - A J Smith on Oct 14, 2009, 4:47 AM

Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust - Gerry on Oct 14, 2009, 5:26 AM

Swinderby - Dave on Oct 21, 2009, 9:07 AM

Look at current state of Airfields with Google Maps! - Neil Bonnick on Oct 21, 2009, 7:16 PM

Re: Look at current state of Airfields with Google Maps! - Ben on Oct 22, 2009, 10:37 AM

Researching an Engineer view entire thread - Rob on Oct 20, 2009, 5:29 PM

Any spare sewing kits WW2 out there view entire thread - Jason on Oct 13, 2009, 3:05 AM

Re: Any spare sewing kits WW2 out there - Ben on Oct 13, 2009, 12:41 PM

I'm A Purist - Jason on Oct 13, 2009, 9:11 PM

Re: I'm A Purist - Harrison on Oct 13, 2009, 10:43 PM

Purist - Bob Campbell on Oct 14, 2009, 4:53 PM

Purist - Jason on Oct 15, 2009, 3:55 AM

Purist - thread - Johnny on Oct 15, 2009, 3:05 PM

Help - Bob Campbell on Oct 20, 2009, 4:24 PM

Untitled view entire thread - Old Nautibits AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGGGGHHH on Oct 17, 2009, 11:30 AM

Re: Untitled - Ben on Oct 17, 2009, 11:47 AM

Old Nautibits - Alex on Oct 17, 2009, 1:36 PM

Oldnautibits - Ric on Oct 17, 2009, 6:17 PM

"Manual speaking" is the best way! - A J Smith on Oct 18, 2009, 12:45 PM

I believe there is some logic... - Toine on Oct 19, 2009, 7:51 AM

Aeromedical evacuation view entire thread - Tim P on Oct 17, 2009, 3:29 PM

Re: Aeromedical evacuation - Anonymous on Oct 17, 2009, 5:11 PM

Air Ambulance and parachutes. - A J Smith on Oct 18, 2009, 12:50 PM

Re: Air Ambulance and parachutes. - Tim P on Oct 18, 2009, 3:03 PM

Re: Air Ambulance and parachutes. - Tim P on Oct 18, 2009, 4:17 PM

Re: Air Ambulance and parachutes. - A J Smith on Oct 19, 2009, 3:41 AM

Wouldn't that be a throwback to WW1 policies! - Toine on Oct 19, 2009, 7:40 AM

Whitwick Reminder - Your Last Chance? view entire thread - David Farnsworth on Oct 13, 2009, 4:21 AM

Final Reminder - Whitwick Tomorrow! Last Chance... - David Farnsworth on Oct 16, 2009, 8:53 AM

I wish... - Ben on Oct 16, 2009, 12:36 PM

Its now or never..... - David Farnsworth on Oct 16, 2009, 2:43 PM

Last one? - Alex on Oct 17, 2009, 1:34 PM

Re: Last one? - Ben on Oct 17, 2009, 2:01 PM

Sorry.. - David Farnsworth on Oct 18, 2009, 12:31 PM

End of an Era - A J Smith on Oct 18, 2009, 1:01 PM

CO2 inflation of life preservers view entire thread - Ric on Oct 16, 2009, 7:29 AM

Good question - Neil Bonnick on Oct 16, 2009, 6:01 PM

Never answered the question - Neil Bonnick on Oct 16, 2009, 8:39 PM

Re: Never answered the question - Steve C on Oct 17, 2009, 10:48 AM

Untitled view entire thread - Tim P on Oct 14, 2009, 10:59 AM

Eastman irvin RAF jacket for sale size 44 - Tim P on Oct 14, 2009, 11:01 AM

Re: Eastman irvin RAF jacket for sale size 44 - Tim P on Oct 14, 2009, 12:45 PM

Flight Sergeant, What is the difference?? view entire thread - Jason on Oct 12, 2009, 6:26 AM

Ranks - Alex on Oct 12, 2009, 6:43 AM

Thanks Alex - Jason on Oct 13, 2009, 3:02 AM

Threads & Twine - Alex on Oct 13, 2009, 5:48 AM

Re: Aviation things for sale view entire thread - Andy on Oct 11, 2009, 6:28 PM

Interested in Both - Neil Bonnick on Oct 11, 2009, 10:55 PM

Emailing - Neil Bonnick on Oct 12, 2009, 11:18 AM

re: Interested in both - Andy on Oct 12, 2009, 9:20 PM

DIY:oxygen tubing view entire thread - Ben on Oct 8, 2009, 4:42 PM

Hoses - Alex on Oct 8, 2009, 5:52 PM

Braided Hose Repro latest! - Neil Bonnick on Oct 8, 2009, 8:07 PM

Re: Braided Hose Repro latest! - Philip &/or Ben on Oct 9, 2009, 11:53 AM

Can you tell us a bit more about the expected price?? - Toine on Oct 9, 2009, 4:20 PM

count me in - theotherChris on Oct 9, 2009, 8:38 PM

New Bladders - Neil Bonnick on Oct 9, 2009, 9:22 PM

Re: New Bladders - Ben on Oct 10, 2009, 6:01 AM

Interesting Obituary view entire thread - Ed Storey on Sep 23, 2009, 10:10 PM

Eh? - Stephen on Oct 8, 2009, 4:54 PM

Re: Eh? - Ben on Oct 8, 2009, 5:17 PM

Cloth/Clothing colour view entire thread - Alex on Oct 6, 2009, 9:01 AM

I thought it was more of a texture difference - theotherChris on Oct 6, 2009, 9:48 AM

Colours - Alex on Oct 6, 2009, 10:23 AM

Button-front Sidcot Suit view entire thread - Ric on Sep 25, 2009, 4:33 AM

Try this link... - Glenn on Sep 28, 2009, 11:56 AM

Finally: a repro Sidcot!! - Toine on Sep 28, 2009, 12:30 PM

Re: Finally: a repro Sidcot!! - Ben on Sep 28, 2009, 12:45 PM

Interesting Sidcot repro.... - Dan on Sep 28, 2009, 4:05 PM

Re: Interesting Sidcot repro.... - Alex on Sep 28, 2009, 4:25 PM

I have an Australian sidcot for sale - Andrew B on Sep 29, 2009, 1:03 AM

Re: I have an Australian sidcot for sale - Ric on Oct 1, 2009, 2:57 PM

Sidcots - Rob Langham on Oct 5, 2009, 3:41 PM

2009 Military History Weekend at WIlliamsburg, VA - USA view entire thread - Huxley on Oct 1, 2009, 2:27 PM

Contact... - Glenn on Oct 1, 2009, 5:01 PM

Interesting... - Andrew pton on Oct 1, 2009, 6:32 PM

Even weirder... - Andrew pton on Oct 1, 2009, 6:41 PM

which means... - theotherChris on Oct 2, 2009, 1:18 AM

I'm used to that... - Andrew Upton on Oct 2, 2009, 12:09 PM

Yes, to reenactors. - Huxley on Oct 5, 2009, 9:15 AM

For sale view entire thread - reinoudmilitary on Oct 4, 2009, 3:43 PM

Re: For sale - reinoudmilitary on Oct 5, 2009, 3:55 AM

Re: For sale - reinoudmilitary on Oct 5, 2009, 4:48 AM

C Type view entire thread - Alex on Oct 2, 2009, 7:58 AM

Re: C Type - Toine on Oct 2, 2009, 9:27 AM

Re: C Type - Ben on Oct 2, 2009, 12:06 PM

Leather loop - Chris K on Oct 2, 2009, 5:03 PM

BBMF To 'Give Away' A Hurricane... view entire thread - Alex on Oct 1, 2009, 6:42 PM

Sad news - Neil Bonnick on Oct 1, 2009, 7:26 PM

Cynical side - A J Smith on Oct 2, 2009, 6:46 AM

Tragic...Bad show! - Glenn on Oct 2, 2009, 9:32 AM

Re: Tragic...Bad show! - Alex on Oct 2, 2009, 11:22 AM

Pre-war full dress view entire thread - Alex on Oct 2, 2009, 7:30 AM

Daft Consumer questions on E-Bay view entire thread - Andy on Sep 29, 2009, 2:03 AM

Re: Daft Consumer questions on E-Bay - Ben on Sep 29, 2009, 3:36 AM

mmm interesting question - Anonymous on Sep 29, 2009, 4:34 AM

Re: mmm interesting question - Alex on Sep 29, 2009, 6:50 AM

Re: mmm interesting question - Ric on Sep 29, 2009, 6:58 AM

Even more so... - Toine on Sep 29, 2009, 7:17 AM

helmet - Alex on Sep 29, 2009, 8:24 AM

Re: Daft Consumer questions on E-Bay - Jack on Sep 29, 2009, 11:23 AM

Re: Daft Consumer questions on E-Bay - Ric on Oct 2, 2009, 3:18 AM

plug board view entire thread - theotherChris on Sep 30, 2009, 7:31 PM

Plug Board - Dave on Oct 1, 2009, 7:56 PM

J Type Oxy Mask view entire thread - Alex on Sep 29, 2009, 8:27 AM

F-type? - Ben on Sep 29, 2009, 12:25 PM

Re: F-type? - Alex on Sep 29, 2009, 3:19 PM

Re: F-type? - Ben on Sep 29, 2009, 4:57 PM

Re: F-type? - Alex on Sep 29, 2009, 5:45 PM

Re: F-type? - Ben on Sep 30, 2009, 11:32 AM

Re: F-type? - Alex on Sep 30, 2009, 12:13 PM

Re: F-type? - Ben on Sep 30, 2009, 12:37 PM

For Sale Officers Side Cap... view entire thread - Glenn on Sep 22, 2009, 10:52 AM

Size of side cap... - Glenn on Sep 22, 2009, 10:54 AM

Re: Size of side cap... - Anonymous on Sep 23, 2009, 3:33 PM

Sorry - Glenn on Sep 23, 2009, 4:36 PM

Re: For Sale Officers Side Cap... - John Ector on Sep 28, 2009, 4:00 PM

Still up for grabs! - Glenn on Sep 29, 2009, 10:45 AM

Bomber Command Memorial view entire thread - Neil Bonnick on Sep 28, 2009, 1:30 PM

D Type Mask re-shaping? view entire thread - Neil Bonnick on Sep 23, 2009, 3:22 PM

Re: D Type Mask re-shaping? - Ben on Sep 23, 2009, 3:58 PM

D Masks - Alex on Sep 23, 2009, 4:08 PM

Internal Card Stiffener - Neil Bonnick on Sep 23, 2009, 4:19 PM

D Masks - Alex on Sep 23, 2009, 4:38 PM

card and metal in d masks - jb on Sep 23, 2009, 4:52 PM

Re: card and metal in d masks - Ben on Sep 23, 2009, 4:56 PM

JB - Ben on Sep 23, 2009, 4:57 PM

Cardboard - Toine on Sep 23, 2009, 6:28 PM

D mask innards! - Neil Bonnick on Sep 23, 2009, 6:39 PM

D Mask Shaping - Paul O on Sep 23, 2009, 11:01 PM

D mask now re-shaped! - Neil Bonnick on Sep 24, 2009, 10:12 AM

Re: D mask now re-shaped! - Ben on Sep 24, 2009, 11:51 AM

Good to hear!! - Toine on Sep 24, 2009, 5:25 PM

D Mask - Alex on Sep 27, 2009, 6:55 AM

What does a Real 'Beadon Suit' bag look like? view entire thread - Alex on Aug 17, 2009, 7:33 PM

Bag - Ric on Aug 18, 2009, 4:30 AM

Survival Packs - Gerry on Aug 19, 2009, 5:51 AM

Bags and contents - Alex on Sep 5, 2009, 7:59 AM

What does a Beadon Suit Look Like...? - Alex on Sep 24, 2009, 11:48 AM

Bag wearing - Ric on Sep 24, 2009, 12:38 PM

Re: Bag wearing - Alex on Sep 24, 2009, 12:56 PM

Bag and Suit - Alex on Sep 24, 2009, 1:44 PM

More crazyness! view entire thread - Glenn on Sep 23, 2009, 4:38 PM

Re: More crazyness! - Alex on Sep 23, 2009, 4:41 PM

Easily broken... - Andrew Upton on Sep 23, 2009, 7:40 PM

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