In 1996 Eastman made a very limited number of reproductions of the Aero 18775-P contract using a very fine copy of the Aero spec label. Some have Eastman on the label, but this one does not. I spoke to Gary about this jacket last Saturday and he told me only ten jackets were actually made.
Recently I acquired this jacket, which is the same jacket that is featured on John's Flight Jacket CD. It's is a great copy of this last Aero contract. As John says
Recently I acquired this jacket, which is the same jacket that is featured on John's Flight Jacket CD. It's is a great copy of this last Aero contract. As John says
You see some originals with rounded pockets like this one and others with squarer pocket corners. Here are a few photos taken today.the leather has tremendous grain on the front and back panels, as well as the pockets, and is generally thin and soft. The colour is a typical darker russet that Aero is known for. The lining is of a mustard colour that is correct for this contract. Other accurate details are the epaulette design, pocket shape, large black ring snaps, and a vintage brass Talon from WWII, which this Aero contract did have.