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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    interesting, why,is that it falls apart? or the quality of the sheepskin? or just its not a "perfect" reproduction ? I know my Willis and Geiger is not the best A2 but it has been fine for me for many years,if I where to buy another I might go with a GW after what I know now but would not sell...
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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    Hi John, and thanks for the link to the jacket,its a bit to large for me thou.I do think if ELC had a US office I might consider them but 1/3 more $ and no recourse except shipping it back for any adjustments rules them out. AERO is also out as the 3 (or more) month wait,will revist them next...
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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    Wow, lots of great feedback and info. I guess I wish I started this quest 3 months ago so I could take more time to do the proper research. I have now come to the conclusion that the AERO is out for this "winta",will probably revist them next summer and order something as they are so well...
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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    I checked back with AERO and they are bumping against Xmass deadline so I may be in a Jan/Feb delivery if I pulled the trigger now. Where is this used/broken B3 and what size? AERO will ship in 2 days,how bad are they? is it the quality of the skins/the sewing or the "orginality" with...
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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    Thank you both for the wise input,I am leaning towards the AERO but will re look at the ELC.Both the AERO and the US Authentic come out to the same price ($700 USD).The Eastman B3 comes out to 145 more + shipping.My concern is no US office to deal through and their measurments seem less specific...
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    AERO VS US Authentic RAF jacket

    Hi all, new here first post,been reading all the great threads on jackets and makers,wonderfull forum and pleased I joined (recomended by a friend on Timepkeeper watch forum) ! I am not a big WW II jacket collector,but I see how it could get additive,having only a A2 purchased many years ago...
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