Why are your original shearling jackets so fragile ?

[bombs away]

:twisted: Because they were already fragile when worn by their original owners ! :twisted:

Tim

 

[Roughwear]

Thanks for these pics Tim. Many wartime shearlings were subjected to quite rough treatment inside a bomber or on an airbase and you can see why they were phased out in favour of cloth.

 

[asiamiles]

Thanks for these pics Tim. Many wartime shearlings were subjected to quite rough treatment inside a bomber or on an airbase and you can see why they were phased out in favour of cloth.

Though a cloth jacket will become unsightly far quicker than a leather or sheepskin one, no? At least the latter aren't going to be ruined by dirt or oil. I can imagine a cloth jacket being fine for a pilot up front, but for anyone who has to get their hands dirty...?

 

[Peter Graham]

Has anyone seen an Irvin in that state ? Even now Irvins are nearly always in way better condition than their American counterparts. British sheep rule !

 

[Roughwear]

Has anyone seen an Irvin in that state ? Even now Irvins are nearly always in way better condition than their American counterparts. British sheep rule !

Peter, you are spot on here.

 

[bombs away]

Has anyone seen an Irvin in that state ? Even now Irvins are nearly always in way better condition than their American counterparts. British sheep rule !

:mrgreen:

Tim