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Cycled through Chedburgh today. A Heavy Conversion Unit aerodrome I gather. Not one I know much of but the Lanc on the village sign is notable. And elsewhere a lovely carpet of cowslips in a little patch of meadow. No aviation connection just pretty.

And a nice bit of brickwork too Steve. All of that pic has character (including you ;))

Sheeley Monarch AN-J-3A

I guess I would say this wouldn't I but they're both interestingly different. The novelty of the small M-422 contract size led me to the Switlik and it's a really great all rounder with some quirky details but the leather will take much more wear without batting an eyelid. It's just starting to...

Absolutely Steve - getting to some good weather for a snifter at The Fox perhaps. I'm sure the locals can tolerate some jacket chat.

Credit where it's due Luke, pics of your Monarch AN-J-3A sold this jacket to me. The hide is really characterful and draped beautifully right from the word go. To be honest I've not yet had a chance to wear it properly but I think this is going to be a really nice bit of goat.

Spot on Luke. This is really, really, comfortable straight out of the box.

A bit more of the Wizards magic. Rather than duplicate the pics of the Monarch AN-J-3A I've just received from Dave Sheeley here's a collar shot. Love the stitching.

The Wizard has worked his magic again. Here's Dave Sheeleys Monarch AN-J-3A.It is just superb and the nicest bit of goat I have. Pleased would be an understatement.Thank you Dave !

I think that "air space" is the only reason my Navy jackets feel warmer in autumn and spring than my A-2. That bi-swing back and liner do create a decent pocket for body heat to collect and keep the external surface of the jacket away from direct contact with my torso. For similar reasons I find...

Ah yes Steve, that's it. Mind you my first wax proof wasn't a Barbour and it's still going strong.

I've never particularly noticed leaking seams Burt but then if I'm wearing a wax proof I'm usually expecting to get pretty wet anyway especially around collar and cuffs if I'm in the driving rain. On the worst days I do usually find my leather shooting gloves get soaked and my hat has the...

GW RW 23380 today. But I still swear by my waxproofs (Barbour and others) - pretty much the most sustainable clothing for town or country.

Thank you for sharing yours too Jan. They are both really impressive survivors. And depot re-dyes too. I recall that the leather for A-2's was supplied by the government not the contractor so the batch they gave United Sheeplined must've been special. Lovely jackets both, and wearable...