ELC Irvin 42: early (best) version!

[havocpaul]

I recently bought second-hand this stunning early (around 15-20 years old) Eastman 1942-pattern RAF Flying Jacket (Irvin). Unfortunately it is a little too tight thanks to my belly(!) so am offering it for sale at the price I paid...£250 with free UK insured parcel post. (Overseas will be expensive due to weight). Unlike the current version these 'older' models are, in most collectors' opinions, much closer to original WW2 Irvins. This one has had enough wear to really look like an original. In a couple of my pics you can see me wearing it in front of my original Irvin and they look very close.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/havocpaul/?saved=1

Loads of character and patination to the surface. Natural vintage finish, wear to the cuffs from use (loss of fur as seen on originals too), collar strap missing [ £10 from ELC for a new one if one needs to add it]all zips work fine. Check photos for details.
Size 42
Pit to pit 23
Arm 25
back 24

Would really look the part for RAF re-enactors, half the price of the current model

 

[John Lever]

That's a really great jacket Paul and snip at the price.