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yeah I loved mine with all its wear too -until it just started developing big holes everywhere-just wore it to death I guess, never treated the skin or anything , except to inclement weather

thanaks I already have a highwayman from Aero that is well over a decade old and so I know and like that company and so lean toward them for the FJ but I really am after the thickest wool and fancy the prewar model so thats a sticking point

has that just arrived new or did you mean todays the day you took the pic? (sorry you may well have said before but I missed it)

looks very nice, makes me miss my Cirrus , it was SO cosy!! I'm not so much a stickler as some of you guys for authenticity, I just like what I like design wise, but I am very particular about quality . I do however prefer the RAF BOB design either from Eastman or Aero. AS far as I can...

possibly but I like the thick ones The cirrus I had before was about 25mm thick, I could hardly bend my arms but in time it flattened and I miss that level of warmth. I tell you it may not be the arctic but standing photographic on the Norfolk coast with a cold cutting wind takes every ounce of...

Here's something I have only just found out from Aero: the USA B-3 style jackets are 22mm thick wool and the RAF flying jackets are 15mm thick. I would never have known if I hadn't asked Important info if you're looking for the warmest possible ;)

merino thermals are the only ones I use now all all the others actually cool you down if you get hot and sweaty from exertion but not merino. sadly the moths love it too!]

and we thought we had it bad here dark at 3.30! :o

thats what I was wondering John...can't find anything in the reviews section though it looks empty... what make are you wearing in your avatar?

LOL ;)

ah OK -how the blazes could they tell one wonders? I see- OK thanks I'm 6' dead ( standing up straight), got long arms though from hanging round trees a lot when young ;) lol :D

whats wrong with the fit of yours do you mind me asking ( wanting to avoid any pitfalls)

thanks but Ive lost track - dod you mean 46" would be a good size? Ive looked the EL sizing chart and for 12 and a half stone and 6' with 43.5 chest it recommends 44" regular. All advice appreciated Steve ....that looks great..Im' sold- thanks!! - what does 95/96 mean-the year you bought it...

I was just looking for pics with my last FJ and looking at it perhaps it was a size larger than I remember as it looks fairly roomy in these: (sorry about the image quality). I think in the last pic I am also wearing a heavyweight double-knit jumper. Glad I found these as I don't remember it...

thatnwould be great thanks Yes I think my Cirrus was large enough to Geta. decent jumper under though sometimes a bit draughty at the waist if I didn't do the belt up I think a 46" will be too large, it usually is, 43" is my usual chest measurement but I need to redo as Ive put weight on this...