What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Roughwear]

The museum will be opening in November. It is situated by the Chapel. I will be there with fellow re-enactors for the airshow in mid August. Why not pop down Wayne? Yes, I was looking serious at that moment, but the smiling photo was not in focus I'm afraid.

 

[Steve27752]

You would all be welcome to come along and see our group An Airfield at War at the Yorkshire Air Museum (YAM), 12th & 13th May 2018.

 

[ties70]

Hi Smithy, yes, AVIs been around a little while. I stumbled upon them when I was in Denmark a couple of years ago. They had a couple of other generic A-1/ A-2 jackets at the time. Since then, they acquired an original WW2 Bronco and copied all the details and now offer a pretty decent Bronco repro. Its a dark russet/ light seal, but they have a 'slightly' updated russet version releasing next week... I have one on the way Basically its been upgraded with a Talon M-39 zipper, a 'more' accurate label and a cross stitch at the bottom of the zipper.
I reviewed my jacket (and their 55J14 repro) on the other forum a while back, updated recently and am aiming to get a review up here when I get the time...
Nice jackets... Its not an Eastman or Goodwear, (mainly in that the hide used is not Shinki, Warhorse, Vicenza, Battlegoat or whatever... and some minute details) but its right up there. Very comfortable for an A-2, easy to wear and sizes run true to WW2 originals, i.e. I wear a 40/ 40 long ELC, GW, Aero etc... and a 42 in originals... a 42 in this jacket fits very well.
I don't think theres another mid-plus range repro, copied off an original WW2 jacket out there... For the price, can't go wrong.
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A nice looking Jacket and a very attractive price.

Measurements seem to be on the trim side, definitely too tight for me. Too bad!

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Hi Smithy, yes, AVIs been around a little while. I stumbled upon them when I was in Denmark a couple of years ago. They had a couple of other generic A-1/ A-2 jackets at the time ... there... For the price, can't go wrong.
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AVI?

 

[Skip]

You wear the jacket well Brett, very nice

 

[ties70]

Hi Guys,

"Winter is coming....back!"

Maybe the last chance today to wear the B-3:

One (?) of a kind AERO Redskin B-3.
I asked them to make the jacket with a one piece back panel, and Ken was so kind to take care of it!

Maybe 15 years old.
Definitely the wrong jacket for Hamburg's maritime, wet climate. BUT: We are planning a sabbatical in Canada in 2020!!

Best regards,

Ties

 

[Grant]

Nice looking B3! The Iron Rangers also looking good!

 

[Dubpynchon]

Nice B-3. I’ve retired mine for the year now, sadly

 

[Skip]

Ties, if that mirror could talk

Nice gear mate

 

[Brettafett]

As a result of my hampering for info I've just received these pics of the russet AVI Bronco, incl a close up of the repro Talon M-39 zip. Apparently they just landed, so mine will be on its way next week.

 

[Griffon_301]

B-3 day today for me too....ELMC B-3 more than 20years old and showing signs of its age ... but I still love it like the day I first opened the box when I received it from the mail....

 

[Grant]

Rocking the plain Jane Perry today. Nothing fancy about it, just a good solid all original wearer. The horsehide's still soft and pliable and the Conmar works like a champ. God bless the folks up in Newburgh for making a good product.

 

[Brettafett]

Grant, that is one swell A-2... Where'd you pick up such a 'solid' original? ps still waiting for the HLB pic

 

[Grant]

Hey Brett,
John Chapman sold it to me years ago; well before he started up Good Wear.

 

[Cobblers161]

Like a glove Grant! Perfect fit.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Congrats for such a nice jacket!

 

[CBI]

looks super!!!!

 

[Spitfireace]

very supple looking leather not all dried out looking like a lot of originals.

 

[Skip]

Not my usual gear for a bushwalk, but the BK AN-J-3 takes it in its stride. the phone doesn't handle the contrast too well so apologise for the poor quality, should've used the camera

 

[jeremiah]

Its good to see some familiar faces here from the Lounge. Skip, I am wearing a BK this morning as well, but its not as nice as yours. Please excuse my flannel collar. whoops