Wanted ELC RAF

[John Lever]

Size 44 Eastman Merino RAF jacket wanted.
All older jackets have nubbly or bobble wool due to their age. Merino's have curly shiny wool with a very soft leather. They were made by Eastman in the 1980's
Top price paid for the right jacket.

 

[aswatland]

So the search goes on and on John! Good luck.

 

[PADDY]

John...

...back into rehab mate!! That Holy Grail fixation isn't getting any better

 

[John Lever]

Yeah, someone offered me one but it's not right, and suddenly he wants too much money. It all good fun looking for the impossible !
No one here I hasten to add.
I wonder what Gary has up his sleeve on the 1942 RAF ?

 

[aswatland]

Have you asked him John? My guess is a time worn, broken grain model made from curly fleece, with DOT zips!!!

 

[John Lever]

Have you asked him John? My guess is a time worn, broken grain model made from curly fleece, with DOT zips!!!

Is it ?

I keep finding older jackets that are so much better than the new ones. Strange type of reverse development.

 

[aswatland]

Is it ?

I keep finding older jackets that are so much better than the new ones. Strange type of reverse development.

I was only joking John. I have no idea what it will be like, but how much can you really change a 1942 pattern Irvin?

 

[Dudleydoright]

but how much can you really change a 1942 pattern Irvin?

Don't go there Andrew !!!

Maybe ELC has caught that virus 'Aviationleathercraftitis' ?? A regression in the quality and authenticity of products. Although to be fair to AL, they are selling to a completely different market.

Dave