Aero VS Period Jacket vs M-422A Comparison

[fishmeok]

Thought this might be interesting to some of you. This is a vsiual comparison of the fit between these three jackets. The Aero is a modified Bootlegger (thanks Jack!!), the gaberdine jacket is an original circa 1947 and the M-422A is an original. The Aero is marked a 42 and the others are not tagged, but I'm 6' 35/36 shirt sleeve size so I am confident they are 46's. The most interesting thing to me is the pit to pit spread:
M-422A: 23', Gab half belt: 24", Aero: 26"

Cheers
Mark

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[sealbeachbum]

I love that M-422A!

 

[zoomer]

That system of labeling the size as the garment measurement (no allowances) is certainly Navy.

I'm interested how the waist measures - how much of a "drop" there was on the '422.

 

[Andrew]

I love that M-422A!

me too!

 

[hacker]

I love that M-422A!

me too!

Block with changed out cuffs?

 

[DiamondDave]

AMAZING! The fact that, from the front, the Half Belt doesn't look too bad, but from the back WOOOOW!! That thing is huge!!

I understand that you said this is a 42??? Seems that the pattern has gotten larger over time, or something. I know that they try to account for the "Modern Man" thing, but Jeesh, this seems bit much.

Love the Gab jacket, what a great look... of course the 422 is absolutely gorgeous, even if it is a Navy Jacket.


DD

 

[johnwayne]

Wow Mark - 3 super jackets you have there. Can't help thinking the Aero looks like a leather, (modified) M41 field jacket!
I keep saying I dont need any more jackets then see something like that and think, well maybe!!
Thanks for showing them
Cheers
Wayne

 

[jack aranda]

The Aero is mine, on loan to Mark for a project. What you see is an example of the Law of Unintended Consequences, the result of creating a hybrid from several jacket patterns. This jacket has a Bootlegger front and side panel, and a G-1 bi-swing back panel. Mark correctly diagnosed the source of the 'flying squirrel' effect: the bi-swing back creates more room to move, so the side panel could have been reduced in width accordingly. It does not look like that was done.

I don't fault Aero; they built what I asked for in the proper size. I did not consider the changes to the side panel dimensions when I ordered, but, as is evident here, it makes a difference. The jacket feels right when worn, not at all like it is hanging off of me, but definitely not a trim, close-fitting garment.

If this jacket was a movie, it'd be called "A Bridge Too Far".

 

[airfrogusmc]

I love that M-422A!

Yeah its a real beauty.