The Flight Jacket Thread

[benz5521]

I'm posting this everywhere cuz I'm psyched to get this shit. I just ordered a bomber from TOJ but with no epaulets and I lengthened the body to give it a unique look. I've always loved bombers but never got one because I think they look too short on most people so this should be really unique looking.

[crownzip]

Just got back from a couple weeks filming in Canada. The Good Wear A-2 saw a lot of use and is really breaking in nicely. Also wearing old '33 501's.

[Happy Hooligan]

Those 33's are really breaking in nice! And the A2.

must be tough working at such a dull job, day after day...

[fardin]

great pic grant. what were you filming?

[Cobblers]

I love that 18091 Grant, just get's better.

IIRC it's a 42", can you tell me what the sleeve length, chest and shoulder measurements are?

I'm currently in line for a goat GW and aiming for a Bronco or 18091, it's tricky choice.

[crownzip]

Here are the measurements for my sz. 42:

sleeve length from shoulder seam to end of knit: 25"

chest (front from arm pit to arm pit): 22"

shoulder width: 19"

hope that helps

[Cobblers]

Cheers fella.

[Dr_Heech]

Hey Airfrog

have placed a deposit down for my custom sized 44 Monarch M-422 from John at Goodwear.

Hoping for it to arrive before Christmas. Cant stop thinking about it....!

[airfrogusmc]

Hey Airfrog

have placed a deposit down for my custom sized 44 Monarch M-422 from John at Goodwear.

Hoping for it to arrive before Christmas. Cant stop thinking about it....!

CONGRATS. I love mine. The weather just got cool enough to start wearing jackets here. I'm thinking of getting one of Johns 1939 Werbers. If I do I will probably sell my A-1 and my Dubow to finance it.

[Cobblers]

Those 1939 Werbers are the dogs. Johns done some excellent work on that, I feel the need to place another order but that's just madness.

One Good Wear Dubow A-2 size 42" for sale in the supermarket and an RMNZ Rough Wear....

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=172543

[airfrogusmc]

Those 1939 Werbers are the dogs. Johns done some excellent work on that, I feel the need to place another order but that's just madness.

One Good Wear Dubow A-2 size 42" for sale in the supermarket and an RMNZ Rough Wear....

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=172543

Its official I just ordered the Werber.

[edmond]

wait first im going with the doniger .. but after careful research im going for the dubow with collar stand... is it a good decision?

[almostnice]

Got this Aeroleather B 10 yesterday for a VERY reasonable price:

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even though it looks slightly too big,its just about right.I tried a 42 that looked perfect in the mirror but as soon as I started to move it was too small,not giving me enough room,the sleeves where too short when I raised my arm and so on.As I commute a lot on a Vespa this is the perfect jacket for the colder times.

Somehow my bankaccount isnt ready for leather yet...

[Cobblers]

wait first im going with the doniger .. but after careful research im going for the dubow with collar stand... is it a good decision?

Yes! The 20960 is a beautiful contract, very easy to wear as it has the basic Dubow shape and the pocket shape and collar look stunning!

[Happy Hooligan]

^^^Looks Great.... I've got an Aero B-10 too, but mines a prototype before they released them on the website, so I guess it's an experimental, experimental...lol

I'll try to post some pics of mine today too

[Cobblers]

Hey Almostnice, what Vespa you ride? I ride a 1968 Sprint with a modified 225 motor.

Not a bad B-10, nice pocket shape like a Stagg. How's the mouton?

[almostnice]

Cobblers,your Sprint sounds great,but before we derail too much,check the kids-thread,we had some scootertalk a few days back there,incl. my rides.

the lining is alpaca,unbelievable warm!

nice that you choose your avatar after Hamburgs finest,+rep for that!

where you are located,if you dont mind me asking?

[almostnice]

^^^Looks Great.... I've got an Aero B-10 too, but mines a prototype before they released them on the website, so I guess it's an experimental, experimental...lol

I'll try to post some pics of mine today too

Cheers,HH.

why does it say "Experimental Test Sample" on the inner tag?

regarding to Aero it was developed as a substitute for the "luxury leather" A2,didnt it went into production?

It also doesnt have the US Airforce print on the sleeve,unlike the ones from other makers?

so many questions,but this one went into my hands like virgin Mary got Baby Jesus.when I woke up yesterday morning I didnt have a clue that 6 hours later this beauty would be mine!

HH,would love to see pics of yours.

[Cobblers]

I'm based in the UK near Brighton and have followed St Pauli for years. For all the right reasons, if you get my drift!

I'll check the thread out fella.

[pomata]

hey guys

aeroleather of eastman? for an A2

[Cobblers]

Good Wear Leather Coat Company. There is none other!

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/index.html

But between those 2, Eastman.

[Happy Hooligan]

Here's my B-10 from Aero

[crownzip]

Sorry to be a buzzkill but as far as I know Aero never had a B-10 contract during the war. Maybe that's why the repro maker uses the test label?

[crownzip]

Speaking of B-10's, here's a couple photos of my old buzz B-10. Artwork was done by the master of jacket painting Jerome Urbaniak. Jerome based the artwork on the nose art of an 8th AF B-17.

[jake431]

I hope you haven't sold this jacket. Your ominous "my old Buzz B-10" statement has me worried.

[Happy Hooligan]

I'm sorry, did you say you have a picture of a jacket? ... Oh, there it is. All I could see was the fantastic painting of a fantastic girl....

Super nice art work!

Speaking of B-10's, here's a couple photos of my old buzz B-10. Artwork was done by the master of jacket painting Jerome Urbaniak. Jerome based the artwork on the nose art of an 8th AF B-17.

[crownzip]

Hey Jake,

Yeah, still have it although thinking of selling as I really don't wear it that much these days.

Here's another example of Jerome's artwork for those that don't know about him. This A-2 is a Real McCoy's Monarch.

[crownzip]

LOL. Yeah, Jerome is the DiVinci of Vargas!

[almostnice]

HH,great B10,there was one in size 48 aswell,would prefer that one but way too large for me.anyway,went back today and took pics of the owners ones:

The A2 on top is made by Vanson about 4 years ago.dont know how acurate they are.He was too busy serving customers to give me details,but even if these jackets not authentic,they are worn to such an extreme that make them look just awesome.if you want more details on them let me know,i will visit the shop very soon again.

[almostnice]

HH,as you pmed me that you tried the B10 in three different sizes,I would like to know your "normal" size and which size you ended up with.just wondering if the Aeros do run a bit small,as mine is a tagged 44,largest ( denim) jacket ive had so far was a 42.but as mentioned before,the 42 wouldnt give me enough room.