For Sale: 1945 Tanker Oversuit

[Bob Carriere]

Originally Posted by Jim Burrill

The crotch to neck measurement is more critical than a waist size!

Good point Jim......I remember wearing work coverall and having tears in my eyes whenever I raised both arms in the air to reach top shelves.

On well fitting coveralls the crotch should hang low enough to give some leeway.

Will see what Dusan finds out for us cost wise. I probably could use a couple but that is a long way from 20 pairs. The original tan colored one must have been from a heavy twill or light duck fabric and not denim.

Bob C

[Jim Burrill]

Heh... I wore a flight suit for most of my 21 years as a Naval Aircrewman...

The thing that WPG sells is a tan item for hot weather. The thing that we are calling an AFV Crewsuit was the actual uniform for AFV crew in Europe in summer. Then the tan Pixies. And nixed in along the way is the lads who still wore just their BD.

Int he States in my area, we have shows where the temps exceed 102 degrees Farenheit, yet we are portraying 15 Recce in Holland. So the denim crewsuit over skivvies is the coolest way to go. Having a 2nd or third pair to change into would be a bit more civilized.

While I see the sense in using these as work coveralls (the crew would have gotten these things greasy doing Parades) Some of the members without vehicles have been using boiler suits and proper WD coveralls for maintenance. Just like the real troops did.

As I have said, I would love to see the shop expand and make up the winter Pixie suit as a replica. I would hope we could get a group buy for both the denimn crew suit AND the tan Pixie. I would commit to 2 of each against the 20.

[Dusonn]

Here are few pics of the overall. Daniel will yet send me the sizing. If there is an extreme figure (2 meter tall guys etc.) he can get a custom size made.

[Dusonn]

few more details and reverse side

[Eric R.]

I am still up for one Duson!

Might have one other here among our guys locally and I know Jim will be in for some for his guys among the group up where he is at.

I sent you my measurements already. If he needs a neck to crotch measurement just PM me and I get it too you.

They do look good! And like Jim I might be interested in a Pixie suit.

ETA: OK confirmed for two additional suits for other group members.

[Jim Burrill]

Looks exactly like the one I got from Adler. And the same for the other fellow in my unit that had also got one.
When we can confirm the measurements - what chest, neck, waist and crotch to neck size goes with an XL , and postage to US, I am good for two.

[Tim Bell]

Also interested in some and I know last year for the Project 70 event there was huge demand and no supply... so suspect there will be others interested too.

Cheers

Tim