Aero Late WW2 Multi panel RAF Flying jacket

[B-Man2]

Agree...that's a for lifer!

 

[petermack09]

I'll post a few other pics over the weekend but here's my Aero Late WW2 multi panel RAF Flying jacket. I like the multi panel detailing and it feels just right "out of the box". Aero have been good to deal with, accepting Covid and all that, and this is just what I hoped for when I ordered in January. Size 42 fits me fine on the usual one size up principle.View attachment 42157View attachment 42158View attachment 42158

Best fit of any Irvin I’ve seen,sheepskin is also fantastic & in my opinion so much better than broken grain or whatever it’s called.

 

[stanier]

.... most people can’t tell the difference between one A2 from another, so remember that, when deciding if you need the $1200 repro or the $500. one.

Or between an Irvin or a B-3 or a D-1 and actually many don't see an A-2 as flight jacket, just a brown leather jacket... sad but true. But if you're buying your jacket because of what you hope someone else might see, then don't. Buy it because you're going to enjoy it. To be blunt you'll be a long time dead and now, as far as we know, is anyone's chance to enjoy so folk make your jacket choice!

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

I raise you the "pre war model" that just arrived today.
So finally I do have an Aero, and it really is great. And does it smell nice!

Ken, if you read this, tell Tony he did some great work!

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I AM smiling!

Thanks, I've passed your merssage on to Tony, yes he makes fine sheepskin jackets, he also likes to cut his own work

 

[John Lever]

I have to say I really like the multi panels, both original and repro
The fleece looks really nice from what I can see and I think size wise it looks really good
Now where is Mr Lever

Very nice fleece !

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Certainly warm enough

 

[B-Man2]

Certainly warm enough View attachment 49228

Good looking Irvin !!

 

[Lord Flashheart]

If only I had a Lanc to wear it in *sighs*...

 

[jack31916]

If only I had a Lanc to wear it in *sighs*...

You can have a ride in "Just Jane" at East Kirkby in the UK. Very expensive thrill

 

[Nickb123]

Well that settles it, Irvin’s my next jacket. California or not.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

You can have a ride in "Just Jane" at East Kirkby in the UK. Very expensive thrill

... and I did just that last October with a mate who's into Lanc's too. A bit warm on the day for the Polden Sheepskins RAF jacket but had to be done. Completely excellent day, a great "taxi" * experience with the knowledgeable and friendly team at East Kirkby and very sensible proper steak pie for lunch too. That's where this idea started.

Knockout!

*maybe even better than one with London Cabbie if I push the cheeky button ?

 

[jack31916]

Hey, That's terrific!!! The sound of those Rolls Royce Merlin engines and the propblast is something I've been in the Lanc but didn't take the taxiride...Maybe next time. Cool pics !

 

[Lord Flashheart]

You can just feel the Merlins itching to get you airborne. But sitting tail-end Charlie was salutary. Brave boys indeed and frankly the Irvin made it all just a bit claustrophobic

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[Lord Flashheart]

Just the right weather to close the year with an Irvin.