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  1. AdeeC

    Schott Rendezvous Wool Plaid Jacket

    I have the new Aero waterfront with almost identical looking colour and pattern and love it. To get the best fit is go one size smaller with adjustments for sleeve and body length. Normally I'm a size 40 and had to go down to an adjusted 38 to get a nice fit. One of my best fitting jackets at...
  2. AdeeC

    Horse Hide Jerky?

    I like the real deal leather as it has a lot of variation and character. Aero don't just assemble it willy nilly. They assemble the panels with the rougher bits oriented to the top of the body and sleeve panels which makes every jacket unique and aesthetically pleasing.
  3. AdeeC

    Horse Hide Jerky?

    May not be to everyone's taste but I find the russet horsehide used by Aero almost identical to my original Dubow A-2 both in colour and finish. Personally I like it. I don't think I would buy a civie jacket in it. Much more suitable for the A-2.
  4. AdeeC

    Can you help identify these boots please?

    I also have a pair of Whites boots with no name either and very similar inside writing. The construction has all the chracteristics of a Whites product. May have cost around $400 when new.
  5. AdeeC

    Horse Hide Jerky?

    I believe you can have the 'real deal' in any contract.
  7. AdeeC

    Flight jacket sighting and planes

    Apparently the B24's were more fragile when shot at and they had a tendency to burn easily or break in two. They were also dangerous on landing. In contrast the B17's were far more robust, could take a lot of punishment and were easier to fly.
  8. AdeeC

    Can you help identify these boots please?

    They look like something made by Whites Boots or Nicks Boots. I would be confident this is made by Whites. These are top quality boots. I think you got an absolute bargain no matter who made them.
  9. AdeeC

    Horse Hide Jerky?

    I have an Aero A-2 in russet jerky horsehide. I can confirm it does have a rich reddish brown tone. I would suggest to go for the real deal leather option for extra character.
  10. AdeeC

    Flight jacket sighting and planes

    And those guys had to fly routinely at 30,000 feet and over for up to 10 hours or so. No oxygen and cold enough to freeze the balls off a dog.
  11. AdeeC

    Flight jacket sighting and planes

    Thanks Nick, tell us more about your ride and did your jacket survive? I have an original theatre worn a-2 from a b17 gunner that although leather is in great structural condition it has quite a few nicks, scars and a minor hole or two.
  13. AdeeC

    Golden Age Motorcycle Clothing

    Hi Mike, some very nice stuff. Particularly like your jacket. You should re-post this thread in the Outerwear forum where there is a lot of interest in vintage motorcycle gear. Cheers.
  14. AdeeC

    Coolest Sunset House 50's jacket.

    This is for sale on Ebay at the moment. If it was my size it will be all mine. Damn the luck. Very rare and they would be lucky to show up once a year on Ebay. Something Elvis would wear...
  15. AdeeC

    Issue with William Lennon & Co

    There was a Japanese Shogun in the Edo period known as the Dog Shogun. Not only did he love dogs but he banned the killing and eating of all animals and birds. One could be executed for being cruel to a dog or eating a bird. Apparently eating fish was OK because fish died naturally when taken...
  16. AdeeC

    Issue with William Lennon & Co

    There is a vegan shoe shop near where I live and they sell all kinds of faux leather shoes, boots and belts etc. Some vegan purists also shun products made of silk and wool. There is a growing consumer market for vegan goods aside from foodstuffs now. Not for me but each to his/her own. I do...
  17. AdeeC

    Best Aero Machinist for Workcoat

    MY Aero A2 does not have the attached label to who made it but the worker was named on the worksheet or tag supplied with the jacket. Can't remember which piece of paper.
  19. AdeeC

    Best Aero Machinist for Workcoat

    My aunt worked most of her life as seamstress for a high end suit maker. Because of her long standing experience and skills acquired, she did all the firms samples, custom work and odd jobs. With a company like Aero and dozens of different jacket designs, I imagine there will be specialists for...
  20. AdeeC

    A jacket to make one green with envy.....

    ......for a golf tragic. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/04/08/an-augusta-green-jacket-was-found-at-a-canadian-thrift-store-and-it-can-be-yours/?hpid=hp_hp-more-top-stories_greenjacket-2pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.278231941b8d
  21. AdeeC

    Simmons Bilt Shinki Hikaku Horsehide

    Not sure if this link has been posted before but here are some great photos of the Shinki Tannery. http://perfectaperture.co.uk/portfolio/shinki-leather-works
  22. AdeeC

    Pictured: Thedi Leathers shawl-collar cognac buffalo hide jacket

    Give us some hot close ups to drool over.
  23. AdeeC

    Simmons Bilt Shinki Hikaku Horsehide

    I have no doubt that AL/SB jackets are well made and would go toe to toe for quality with Aero and a lot of other premium makers. Still I wouldn't buy one. Their reputation sucks and hangs like a bad smell over their products. A lot of high end leather jacket appeal is ethereal and justifies...

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