Who made this jacket

[6148th T.C.Squadron]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-USAAF-STYL ... 35d4cf1081 Looks good, and the patch job is nice. Just wondering who made this.

 

[Silver Surfer]

aero-scotland

 

[Roughwear]

I agree with Vic-Aero Scotland.

 

[Persimmon]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-USAAF-STYLE-A-2-FLIGHT-JACKET-REPRO-SIZE-48-/231203606657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d4cf1081 Looks good, and the patch job is nice. Just wondering who made this.

Owner states on the information listed - Real McCoys.
Would he not know where he purchased it from ?

 

[Silver Surfer]

not. plastic on the tape bottom at "conmar" starter box, repro "conmar" zipper, and other details say aero, not rmnz or rmj.

 

[havocpaul]

Definitely Aero Bronco they offered the Conmar zipper on this jacket.

 

[bseal]

Hmmm...

1. The Bronco label doesn't match the jacket's features- look at those pockets.
2. Also the stitch line around the collar is indicative of a different maker.
3. It should be noted that those are Scovill snaps too, don't believe Aero has ever used those.
4. The jacket is constructed out of a lightweight goatskin, maybe Aero's budget line from years back, but my hunch says the opposite.

 

[Roughwear]

Having looked at the photos again I'm wondering if it was made by Avirex. They often had the stitch line on the inside of the collar and the similar pocket flaps. However it has a Bronco label which could be a later addition. It's still a bit of an enigma.

 

[6148th T.C.Squadron]

I have had at least 20 Avirex, you are right, this is an Avirex that had the label changed. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

[6148th T.C.Squadron]

The knits, and liner are that dull color used by Avirex, the neck hanger was added, which would be easy. Pull the stitching out around the collar, pull the old loop hanger out, and replace the tag
during the process. Then add a spec neck hanger. Also the listing states Horsehide.