Q1 2015 Jackets 4 of 5 - Aero A-2 (44") "Burmah Bridge Busters"

[Plumbline]

Another one I had been after for a while ...

This was a limited run in the mid 2000's I believe and I swithered at the time as to wether to get one new and never did. This came up on ebay from a guy in Dorset and I jumped on it. I had AL fit my nametag and I was good to go. The "bars" don't bother me really but I appreciate they may upset some military folks .. for that appologies but to remove them would leave little holes all over my eppaulettes

The leather applique squadron patches are AWESOME and the squadron has real meaning for me as my grandfather served with these guys in India ( he was based in India and Ceylon through the war ...... he had lots of stories and reckoned these were the most destructive bombers of the war with a hit rate second to none !!!!! )

In any case I know the patched up A-2 feels a bit 80's to many ... but I LOVE IT


With regards to fit .. while I appreciate the view on her (as always) I DONT NEED FIT ADVICE .. I know what I like and I know what fits me .... this fits me and I like it

Any way on the basis that a picture paints a thousand words .. I thought you guys would like to see it

 

[Monitor]

My favorite of the batch! Just awesome!

 

[Otter]

Aero offer the BBB patch set as an add on for any jacket. I had one one my seal Aces jacket and have one on my goatskin. They don't advertise it these days you have to ask about patches.

 

[nick123]

Spectacular. The patches aren't too overdone and the whole thing is great.

 

[Otter]

You haven't seen the back yet!

 

[Brettafett]

Looking good! Have you worn it much since you bought it? Still looks pretty 'new'. Wear it proudly.

 

[pawineguy]

Very nice PL, I really like the shade of brown on this one.

 

[A-1]

Hey PL, I know you don’t wanna hear it, but the fit is perfect!
Great looking jacket and I like the patches.

 

[Plumbline]

Compared to the front and the sides the back's as dull as dishwater

 

[thor]

This might look good on the back (leather Burmese blood chit), if you were looking to add anything to the back. Sometimes "less is more" and not everyone wants a completely patched up A-2 (too "Top Gun" I suppose).
Good looking jacket as-is!

 

[Plumbline]

Not sure about leather blood-chit but a silk one in the inside lining would perhaps be a fine addition methinks ..... hmmmmm ........

 

[Otter]

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This might look good on the back (leather Burmese blood chit), if you were looking to add anything to the back. Sometimes "less is more" and not everyone wants a completely patched up A-2 (too "Top Gun" I suppose).
Good looking jacket as-is!

That on the back and the Chinese silk chit inside the jacket were part of the set. You have the squadron patch, CBI shield and 10th AF shoulder patch.

 

[Plumbline]

That on the back and the Chinese silk chit inside the jacket were part of the set. You have the squadron patch, CBI shield and 10th AF shoulder patch.

I have a chinese blood chit from the pacific theatre whick I bought about 10 years ago on cotton ..... which would marry quite well with the cotton lining .... not that bothered about the Burmah leather one .... but I think I may sew in the cotton chinese one into the lining to finish this off

Cheers guys ....