RFC Other Ranks Greatcoat

LeicesterTiger · 1 October 2009, 01:48 PM

Thought this might be of interest - reproduction Royal Flying Corps 1914 pattern OR Greatcoat, very comfortable and compared to the original it's spot on! Couldn't find my Cant hat so it was my 2009 hairstyle for this photo

John McKenzie · 3 October 2009, 03:25 AM

Hi Rob .....The coat looks " GREAT " ....Where did you get it from ..( The coat , not the hair style ! ;...mind you , its better than mine , which is based more on an egg !

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Best regards John

LeicesterTiger · 3 October 2009, 03:36 AM

Hi John, it's from a guy called Tim Weller, as well as this superb greatcoat he also does a lot of reproduction WW1, especially RFC, paperwork, badges etc, if interested i'll send you his e-mail address

Cheers, Rob

John McKenzie · 4 October 2009, 02:53 AM

Hi Rob , I probably won't be getting one myself ...Looks good on you though .

I'm reminded of a bit from " Mag,. men " film .....

" Think I'll get one of those things Murial"...." I shouldn't Bertie , ..You're close enough to your wings already ! "

Regards John

steved409 · 5 October 2009, 06:41 AM

That's really nice. I made one for myself but just modified a Belgium overcoat, but the pockets flaps are slightly slanted. Other then that it's pretty close as I contacted Andrew Cormack (author of BRITISH AIR FORCES I & II) of the Royal Air Force Museum for the correct measurement of the epaulets and sleeve 'flaps', and other details.

It looks like yours buttons down the center.

I would be interested in the contact info for the person that made yours.

SteveD

LeicesterTiger · 6 October 2009, 06:09 AM

Hi Steve, PM on its way - it doesn't button down the centre, but to the side as it should, being double breasted, but not as far over as a maternity jacket.

Cheers, Rob

FOKKERJ · 6 October 2009, 06:41 AM

Hi Rob,

That's a fine looking great coat.
Thanks for sharing the information and foto.

Cheers, Jay aka FOKKERJ

FOKKERJ · 12 October 2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeicesterTiger

Thought this might be of interest - reproduction Royal Flying Corps 1914 pattern OR Greatcoat, very comfortable and compared to the original it's spot on! Couldn't find my Cant hat so it was my 2009 hairstyle for this photo

Hi Rob,

I thought you might like these great coats for a comparison to your really Great Coat.

Yours is wool, isn't it?

I have an old Buckskin coat (Elk) with a wollen blanket liner. People ask if it's warm and some ask if it's too warm, depending on the weather. I tell them yes that it is warm and no that it isn't too warm, that natural materials like a properly tanned hide and wool breathe. That makes all of the difference.

Best Wishes, Jay

LeicesterTiger · 13 October 2009, 03:17 PM

Hi Jay, interesting photo - haven't seen a (presumably) flight coat like that used before, but my main interest and research is Royal Flying Corps instead of RNAS.

Yep, mine's good old wool - haven't worn it since the photograph was taken but should be using it at an event at the end of October, which is partly outside, and may take it with me on a march from Mons in November at night time, so will try out it's qualities then!

FOKKERJ · 13 October 2009, 05:08 PM

Hi Rob,

Speaking from 25 years of useage of my Elk-Skin coat, you should be pleasantly surprised with the qualities of your woolen Great Coat.

My coat was White when it was new, it has a very nice aged color to it from years of use and a few campfires. It does look smoked, which is desirable for Buckskins and helps to weatherproof them.

It is said that the fringe on the sleeves directs rainwater off of your arms.

Cheers, Jay

P.S. I did notice a difference between your coat and the two in the fotograf, but didn't realise that it was Royal Flying Corps instead of RNAS.
Thanks for the information.