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  1. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Anyway back to the point of the thread. Is it that Aero got the contract to supply their military jackets for this forthcoming Hollywood production because thay offered a cheap budgetary option for the producers or are these producers so limited in knowledge that they don't no any better and...
  2. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Yes indeed except it seems if a member critizes Aero !! Anyone want to get back to the points I was making that why Aero would be selected for a studio production with their current military jackets output instead of other better quality manufacturers at the moment. Is it just a budgetary...
  3. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Oh HD you are such a wag. You really do make me chunkle with these comments. Aero make great jackets. We all agree. Just not military A2's at this moment.
  4. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Hi I meant that positive that with Ken returning he can and I think will make a difference to the current military inventory. Unfortunately with the filming schedules they probably have already committed/bought the stock so it is old non great (pre the return of Ken ) stock they will have for...
  5. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    HD It was a serious discussion on Aero's current military jackets catalogue and its poor fit to a Hollywood production. I have not run away but just pointed out facts that Aero military jackets are poor in relations to their competitors in the market place today. I know many Fedora outsiders...
  7. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Major major. Everyone is welcome there. Experienced or beginners. Often the more experienced are still learning. It is slightly more specialized in that it just features more on military jackets - new and repro's wheras as this Forum offers so much more in many different catagories. As for...
  8. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Sloan, I think as you point out we are all entitled to our opinions. Sometimes with knowledge on a specific subject comes a viewpoint. I have no knowledge on Aero's non military jackets so they may well be the best out in the market. As for their military A2's that is not the case. As for the...
  9. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Thanks for the kind thoughts. I purchased the Aero's and as my knowledge and tastes grew so did my movements to buy better quality A2 jackets. In terms of fit, quality of leather, colour and yes period specifications. Have I got them now. No traded them up for better suppliers. We are all...
  10. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Please do join. Members enjoy their Aero, Eastman Kelso, RMNZ, Goodwear leather jackets and all are welcome. Its common knowledge that Aero do great "non military " jackets but on the VLJ forum it does specialise more on military jackets and thst is clearly not Aero's strength. On this...
  11. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    Ha ha I think you are the one doing that to yourself with such comments !! The forum is about judgement on jacket qualities not insults to other members.
  13. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    I have owned several Aero's including purchased direct when I visited the factory. I have also owned Eastman, RMNZ and Goodwears All A2 of course. I appreciate Aero do lots of other types of jackets and I have no knowledge of the strength of those in terms of quality etc Reading the posts on...
  14. Persimmon

    Aero to make jackets for new Hollywood WW2 Film, "The Monuments Men"

    What a pity they have selected Aero as the supplier. I know to some(most of the folks here) the fact that Aero's A2 jackets are so poor quality in terms of leather, the designs are more close to Mall Jackets than true contract specifications and the fit is so poor is neither here nor there but...
  15. Persimmon

    The Type A2 Flight Jacket Identification Manual

    We seek him here, we seek him there Those Fedoras seek him everywhere ! Is he in heaven? Or is he in hell ? That demmed Elusive Mirelli Brother ?"
  16. Persimmon

    A2 Bargain Alert - Original Aero Leather A2 in Size 38

    Just pointing out how the price has fallen to something getting towards a good deal. If you would have paid the $1200 initial price point you might well feel you overpaid. After a 5 day Ebay auction last week it failed to get a bid at $600 so whether the extra $20 dollar decrease makes the...
  17. Persimmon

    A2 Bargain Alert - Original Aero Leather A2 in Size 38

    Third time listed. Started at $1200 and then quickly fell to $900 before its last unsold 5 day price last week of $600 shipped This time this 18775P is down to by a whole $20 to $579.99 The lack of a label reduces its value considerably and with it being resprayed (depot ?) it has its faults...
  19. Persimmon

    New Aero A-2 aquisition... Pics... Opinions ;-)?

    Its all a personal thing so whatever you feel comfortable with I would prefer a smaller Pit to Pit as its just to loose around the waist for my ideal taste.
  20. Persimmon

    Unsure ABout What Size to Order in a Bill Kelso "House" A2

    PM sent
  21. Persimmon

    a-2 real mccoy jacket

    200 ?? Dollars or Pounds ? Either way this is a very strange situation Just looked at previous posts history on the same jacket and always its up for sale but no pictures Suspicious Alan
  22. Persimmon

    a-2 real mccoy jacket

    Pictures ? Sizes ? Cost ? please Thanks Alan
  23. Persimmon

    Just arrived recent Goodwear Monarch A2 acquisition

    A week or so later I have to say it is the best A2 fitting jacket I have ever had. Since I got it I have been wearing it every day and thankfully the English climate has already meant it has faced Heavy and Light rain, Sunshine and even Hail. Just snow to come ! I have also been working...

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