John Lever
Moderator
Just bought this repro RAF jacket.
I took a big risk as the vendors photos were quite poor and he was a complete stranger with no guarantee of honesty.
Though it has a AM, ' Flyers Jacket ' label, it is very obviously an Eastman from the identical panel configuration, arm shape, belt and buckle and type of sheepskin used. They probably made them as a subcontractor to another company in 1990's. The zips are completely plain and the collar has rounded tips which is atypical of them and the elastic strap hooks have solid rivet fixings. The fleece is a very nice golden colour but not bright or brassy, quite muted and attractive with a slight crimp to it.
This is a big jacket with plenty of room for a big sweater underneath and will make a superb slouch jacket for really cold weather.
The photos have made the contrast between the panel and the leather trim greater than it actually is, in reality they are quite close in colour.
I took a big risk as the vendors photos were quite poor and he was a complete stranger with no guarantee of honesty.
Though it has a AM, ' Flyers Jacket ' label, it is very obviously an Eastman from the identical panel configuration, arm shape, belt and buckle and type of sheepskin used. They probably made them as a subcontractor to another company in 1990's. The zips are completely plain and the collar has rounded tips which is atypical of them and the elastic strap hooks have solid rivet fixings. The fleece is a very nice golden colour but not bright or brassy, quite muted and attractive with a slight crimp to it.
This is a big jacket with plenty of room for a big sweater underneath and will make a superb slouch jacket for really cold weather.
The photos have made the contrast between the panel and the leather trim greater than it actually is, in reality they are quite close in colour.