RAF Officers Greatcoat Wanted
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There's one just been donated (last Tuesday) to HQ Thames Valley Wing ATC at Abingdon. Probably slimmer than 42" but I could just about get into it last week even at my advanced age and waistline. Had to get rid of it; the present Mrs ARCHIE1 was clearing the house ready for the decorators. One owner for 45 years; good as new; much sentimental value. An enquiry may find it still in the front office.
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Eventually bought one off eBay but it is smaller than I had anticipated (or I am larger than I thought!). Also much older than I expected. Has King's Crown buttons and seems about a 40-42 inch chest size. Will probably put it back on eBay as should make more than I paid for it as it had been listed in the wrong place but if anyone wants to make me a sensible offer...
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Bob
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Anyone else wishing to sell a greatcoat?
I must admit I'm having a bit of an issue trying to locate a good condition greatcoat myself. I'm 6 feet tall and a 46" chest... if anyone wishes to let me know if they have one, or know of the whereabouts of one, and would be willing to sell it to me (a serving RAF Officer) I would be most grateful...
Chaps
A greatcoat has finally come into my possession
The coat fits across my shoulders but having been acquired from a slightly more, ahem, portly gentlemen 
is too big around the middle. Has anyone had any experience of having one of these coats tailored? And would you recommend the tailor?
A greatcoat has finally come into my possession
The coat fits across my shoulders but having been acquired from a slightly more, ahem, portly gentlemen is too big around the middle. Has anyone had any experience of having one of these coats tailored? And would you recommend the tailor?
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Greatcoat for sale
Gents,
I have a 42-44 in chest Greatcoat for sale, ready for the winter. PM me if you want it, its in good order.
SLC
I have a 42-44 in chest Greatcoat for sale, ready for the winter. PM me if you want it, its in good order.
SLC
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And I have an R E City British Warm Crombie overcoat (ranked to Flt Lt) for sale. Chest size around 40-42", would suit height 5'10/11.
PM if interested, otherwise it goes on eBay!
PM if interested, otherwise it goes on eBay!
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Roland, I had a greatcoat cut down to a British Warm. Very successful. As you want the GC taken in there should be no problem with fading or anything. As the cloth is so thick any stiching is soon hidden.
Any good tailor should be able to do it £££
Any good tailor should be able to do it £££
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The Safety Equipment Section at Stradishall would turn a Crombie greatcoat into a British Warm for a fiver. At least it did in 1969. It still fits so I think I will keep it.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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Greatcoat Required
Hi,
I am not the original thread creator but am wondering if you still have the 40" greatcoat. If so could you let me know the other measurements and how much you would like for it.
Regards,
Tom.
Flt Lt T Gallagher
OC Staxton Wold
[email protected]
07767762920
I am not the original thread creator but am wondering if you still have the 40" greatcoat. If so could you let me know the other measurements and how much you would like for it.
Regards,
Tom.
Flt Lt T Gallagher
OC Staxton Wold
[email protected]
07767762920
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
We still have Staxton Wold, wow, I would have thought that would have gone long ago. Maybe it has been overlooked and is out in the cold, hence the need for a greatcoat?
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Hi Guys,
I have a 40" by 5' 10" greatcoat obtained at Henlow 1971. It has Flt Lt ranks markings on it. As I am no longer on the reserve I would be please to see it return to service in exchange for a few beer vouchers. PM me if you are interested.
I have a 40" by 5' 10" greatcoat obtained at Henlow 1971. It has Flt Lt ranks markings on it. As I am no longer on the reserve I would be please to see it return to service in exchange for a few beer vouchers. PM me if you are interested.
The coat fits across my shoulders but having been acquired from a slightly more, ahem, portly gentlemen is too big around the middle.
Good to note that I'm not the only one who obviously doesn't believe in the greenwash of the global warmists!
