Aces High Irvin - number 2 - after 1 year and 4 months

[NW Carver]

Hi all

Just thought that I would post some pictures of my Aces High Irvin (nos 2 test jacket - size 40) in the snow and at home.

The jacket has been in my possession for 1 year and 4 months, and I have to say is outstanding in every-way - especially when you consider that my one was only Jon's second jacket built (based on a Warrings Irvin).

Initially the jacket was little tight - due to the thickness of the fur inside - but this has gradually molded to my shape and now fits just right - so I can wear with just a t-shirt, t-shirt/jumper or my uniform underneath - very flexible!

The leather has worn in nicely and is a dead ringer for my original Irvin - amazing - and its a very warm jacket - keeping me nice and toasty in the snowy weather...very happy with this one!

In the snow next to my car - the little white bits in the picture are snow flakes falling from the sky!

At home after being out

 

[ausreenactor]

Looks like Irvin weather for sure...

Nice jacket!!

Couchy

 

[NW Carver]

Thanks Couchy - yep, def the weather for an Irvin

And I am still really impressed with Jon's jacket

 

[flyboy]

Looking good - great jacket and great fit! (And - just like here - the weather is perfect)

 

[NW Carver]

Hi Soren

Thanks mate - just like yours

Great fit and a great jacket - wait until you wear it in a bit more, it will fit and feel like an original

I have been wearing mine to work for the past 2 weeks nearly every day - in fact today is the first day I have not worn it!

I caught a glimpse of the jacket on myself in a window on the tube - sitting on a seat - and the jacket looked very WW2...

 

[Skip]

Lookin' good indeed, superb fit.

 

[Peter Graham]

Lookin' good indeed, superb fit.

Ditto.

 

[FlyingYankee]

Very nice jacket. I didn't realize the weather could be that harsh in the UK. Does it ever get to warm?

 

[NW Carver]

Thanks guys - and no, lately it seems is if the UK has been constantly wet or snowy!! :-(

 

[jon11]

Do these jackets run actually to size in other words if you are a size 40" it works for you or have you to go up a size as in the Eastman jacket?

 

[Dr H]

These are bespoke jackets - not off the peg. You supply your own measurements.

 

[NW Carver]

Do these jackets run actually to size in other words if you are a size 40" it works for you or have you to go up a size as in the Eastman jacket?

Hi Jon11-I pm'd you-check your messages mate

 

[jon11]

Cheers got them thanks,

 

[TOMG1401]

SUPERB !!!! almost as nice as my ELC BoB irvin, just kidding this jacket has it beat, really nice vintage irvin look

 

[jonnyboy]

Really glad that your jacket is getting lots of use Nigel, and breaking in nicely!

Here's a recent photo of test jacket #1, which is nearly two years old now. I've worn it a fair bit so far this winter. Still keeping me warm!

Cheers,

Jon

 

[jon11]

Nice jacket

 

[NW Carver]

Thanks Jon - your test jacket number 1 is looking good

The leather is really looking like an original

 

[Marv]

Thanks Jon - your test jacket number 1 is looking good

The leather is really looking like an original

I most definately agree.........

 

[NW Carver]

Just a reminder - this is what my Irvin looked like when I first got it, over the top of my RAF uniform - standing with the MK9 Spitfire he flies (the spare one)

Next to my original (original is the one with the more yellow fur)

Repro and Original Arms together:

Repro and Original bodies together (repro at top):

 

[jon11]

The colour is very close to the real thing