Anyone with pics of an original Aero 42-15142-P?

[blethook]

Hi all,

Just wondering if any one of you here has pictures of an original Aero A2 contract No. 42-15142-P?
Would be interested to see what the original looks like and also if you could comment on the fit, etc.

Thanking you in advance,
B.

 

[Roughwear]

Aeros from the previous contract were identical to the 42-15142-P. Indeed I have seen jackets from the W535ac21996 contract with the 15142 label sewn over the original label! You might find this thread of interest:

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[blethook]

Andrew,

Thanks for the thread link. What's your opinion on the fit, generally? Snug, or generous?

I have heard Aeros tend to be shorter (in the body) than the others? Is this the case?

Thanks,
B.

 

[Roughwear]

It's an average wartime size 44. I have a 38-40 chest and it's a good fit and is not tight. Yes they tend to be a little shorter in the body than other makers' A2 jackets. My original Star, Perry and Poughkeepsie are all at least an inch longer in the body.