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  1. John Lever

    Aero leather...is a 10 month wait excessive ?

    I think there must be a problem here somewhere. They would never let you wait so long otherwise.
  2. John Lever

    Wanted ELC RAF

    I am looking for one of the very early Eastman RAF jackets size 44. It must be made of curly Merino sheepskin. High price paid for the right jacket
  3. John Lever

    Buzz Ricksons A-1

    Size 44, as new / very good condition. Made from ' Bronco' horsehide. Very expensive imported jacket not currently in production cost me in excess of £800. I am taking SERIOUS OFFERS, only please.
  4. John Lever

    "The Grizzly"

    I've had HH jackets from both companies and the Aero is far better. The LW has a painted outer coat that is quite unattractive. The Vintage HH from Aero is superb.
  5. John Lever

    Aviation Leathercraft B3

    My advice, like Paul's is save your cash for a better product. Eastman, Aero or RMNZ being the best one. There's a 42 Eastman for sale at £300 on the Guest book listings on the Eastman website.
  7. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    I have a 15 year old jacket for sale from Eastman when they used the original tannery. These early jacket are of superior quality to the new ones. Please check the Classifieds section.
  8. John Lever

    Eastman RAF, size 44 superior quality

    modern offerings in the softness of the Merino wool and thickness of leather. These older jackets hardly ever come up for sale because of their quality. This jacket was only worn by a pilot in his Cessna and is very clean with no odours. There is some very nice surface patination on the outer...
  9. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Sheepskin
  10. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    The B-2 has a blanket lining, the B-1, 1 inch S/S. Both are horsehide.
  11. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Buzz Ricksons make The B-2 The Few make a B-2 and a compromised B-1. I hope Aero will make both jackets next year at a fraction of these prices at £500
  13. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Edward, I believe the B-1 was the first heavy jacket to be specified by the US in the 1930's. Originally I thought the liner was very short pile sheepskin at 6 mm. or 1/4 inch. But it was actually 1 inch long. The seam construction was also unique in that they were French seams, not rolled...
  14. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    The main players are - Aero, Scotland Eastman Leather Clothing, England Real McCoys [The Few], New Zealand Lost Worlds, USA[ but can no longer source the correct materials] All these are authentic and use excellent materials and workmanship.
  15. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    I am sure Will would reduce the wind flap if you asked him to.
  16. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    1 inch sheepskin liner with horsehide shell. I hope that Aero will make some of these early next year.
  17. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    I remember John Chapman thought it was good also. It was dumb to have sold it for the Broken Finish version. You live and learn I suppose.
  19. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    It's called a B-1 !!
  20. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Bruce, It's not their current offering and I have now sold that jacket much to my regret, as usual.
  21. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Well you asked... Custom Aero Custom Aero Eastman Broken Finish Eastman Broken Finish Lost Worlds Lost worlds RMNZ RMNZ Eastman Eastman The Anj-4 is my favourite USAAF shearling. Stylish, warm, comfortable and practical with out...
  22. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Eastman and ELC for the Anj-4. Eastman seem to be generally slightly smaller than Aero as they have quite vintage patterns.
  23. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    I would say that the Anj-4 is slightly more restrictive to wear than the other jackets mentioned. The Aero Anj-4 pattern is slightly larger than the Eastman by approximately one size.

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