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Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:17:23 -0600
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From: Rudder <drudder@netdoor.com>
Subject: Repo Flying Togs list UPDATED 1/27/2000
WWI Aircraft Reproductions
Here is a list of WWI repo flying gear and uniform makers and suppliers.
Leather WW1 type flying helmets ( not WWII or modern type ) : Brookes Army
Navy (316)255-8368
: Restoration Suppy (775) 825-5663
e-mail
restoration@rsc.nv.us
: Cirrus (UK)
http://www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm
WW1 vintage type goggles (not WW2 RAF) : Classic Goggles
http://www.classicgoggles.com/index.html
I recomend the Becker Horex a simple early style goggle or the Aviator by
Leon Jeantet ( the type you see pictures of Rickenbacker wearing) Tel:
(718) 777-2476
They also have high quality Gauntlet Gloves
Uniforms and flight suits breechs etc.
: Great War Militaria
http://www.greatwar.com/greatwar/gwm...r />
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As recomended by UK's Craig Healey:
For RFC maternity jacket uniform, Angels, a theatrical costume
makers in London. They're dear, but they copied an original uniform from
the RAF museum in Hendon. You can e-mail them at
angels@angelscos.co.uk
or 'phone 44 171 387 0999.
Incidentally,Craig Healey can recommend Cirrus flying jackets. He has one
of their Number 18 long flying coats.
Sam Browne Belts : :
International Military Antiques, Inc. (908)903-1200
Replica Webly holster:
Replica Steyr Hahn 1912 holster ( Austo-Hungarian ) :
Daves Military and Collectables
2605 Hwy 80
Pearl, Ms 39208
Phone # 601-939-2712
Ask him for anything you need original and if he doesn't have it he have
connections. Also some repo stuff. Usually has Sam Browne Belts. Tell Dave
I sent Ya.
Flying Coats ( high quality) : Cirrus (UK)
http.//www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm
Boots : english riding boots ( order in brown) : Pythley Field
and Dress Boots
http://www3.viaweb.com/crazyhorse/menpytdr...resbo.html
I wear the Effingham field boot that I had a shoe repairman cut tops
straight :
http://www.lightningg.com/boots.htm ]http://www.lightningg.com/index.htm
htt...htm [/url] (914)223-3588
Crusader Trading , Australia : Aussie Slouch hats and Sam Browne Belts
http://www.crusaderbooks.com.au/
Insignia, Medals, Pilots badges etc. : Der Dienst ,
http://www.derdienst.com
Company of Eagles , 510-522-1525, fax 510-522-1984, call for Catalog
Tell them you are a member of our group and he will send Catalog for free.
Other than these places and items, I am still looking . If you know a good
supply source , let me know and I can add to the list.
You can get some things at a good Army Surplus store that caters to the
collectors .
Pip Now,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC