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I believe that the first pic was taken at a motorcycle rally/race about 1965. The guys in the hats were the normal bikers and they were taking pictures of the Hells Angeles arguing with the Highway Patrol over their participation in the event.

Here is an interesting collection ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/RAF-Fighter-Ace-Roland-Beamonts-Irvin-Flight-Jacket-Sweater-Boots-etc/173064192005?hash=item284b6e0005:g:TGoAAOSw409ZvPW-

Deck jackets are great . They were very popular in the 70's. I have always been surprised at the popularity among bikers. Looking through pictures of Hells Angeles in California, at Altomont etc there seems to be a good contingent of deck jackets

I have had many originals and never had the decal just wear off or be able to scratch off with your fingernail on a nylon jacket. They fade but always stay. The interior decals on the jacket are gone and the shoulder patch is disfigured from the way the jacket bends. Also with the snaps on the...

I had a similiar experience with a Buzz B15 bought via HPA. First thing I noticed was the decal was missing part of the 'wing' and from there had problems with the zipper. Contacting HPA is a waste of time unless you want to buy a new jacket. Any problems you have with a jacket you purchased...

MIL-J-7823(AS) Orchard M/C Dist. INC 8415-00-286-7801 Is the rest of it on the label. I wouldnt say thin but not as thick as my Eastman. Maybe a bit stiff

Thank you. Its time I bought Pacards for other jackets anyway. But ot answer your question I would say this jacket was made in 1986. The tag reads : Jacket, flyers, Intermediate, Type G-1 with the last line reading : DLA100-86-C-0481. So I beleive that would be 1986 ? Nice jacket but paper thin...

Hello All, I purchased an issue USCG (perforated on the wind flap) G-1 a few years back and although it was new or never worn and is in good shape it is very dry and cracking in a few spots . Also the zipper is getting that green tarnish. I know everyone will suggest Pecards for the leather...

Hi Regius ! Thats the same issue I had w/ the Redskin B6. Also the shearling wearing away on the cuffs after a few weeks and being too tight. Again, I wear a 42 but always buy 44s to get a sweater under neath etc. BTW I sent an e-mail to Aero about the whole affair because I saw where they...

Haven't you guys checked out the buy/sell section ? Aero has a dozen originals Irvins for sale and same # of A2's...all small buy the way. Why not buy an original? Has to hold up better than Aero's repos.

I have 2 Aero's. A B6 Redskin and an A2. Both fit terribly, to small and I bought a size larger. I wear a 42 and they are 44's. I am sure some of you have seen my posting on how the B6 redskin is falling apart and the A2 the same. The finishes are coming off. If Aero want to get back on the...

AND THE ZIPPER JUST BROKE !!!

Not sure if you were asking me but I returned the B6 Redskin after almost a year. Wore one season and continued to notice bald spots. You had the correct person as the US rep, but I had to argue with him to get the jacket back to Scotland. They at least looked at a picture and agreed that there...

This is typical of what I have wwent through with Aero. Its been a few years now that i have complained about a B6 Redskin which I had to send back twice. After the second time I gave up. Now I have an ill fitting jacket that shows more bald spots everytime I wear it. The US rep at the time...

Since we all agree that this is an issue and has been why dont these repro makers simply put a notice on their advertising that within weeks you will notice cracking, grazing, wear spots etc. The pictures they show are of perfect unblemished jackets. No sales rep ever mentions premature wear...