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if anyone was wondering what the hell i was on about, one has just turned up on the bay, although in a different colour, green and not RAF blue http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 5531wt_953

thanks jaguar that is an excellent answer and very helpful. when it comes to talking about 'specific fit' from various makers, how does aero leathers compare? are they generally 'true to size'? many thanks. dave

thanks deeb much appreciated. david.

im wondering about the best way of ensuring a good fitting jacket when distance buying? im sure this will have been covered before on the forum but i didnt find anything yet. has anyone got any good tips, or links to relevant threads? thanks in advance. dave

thanks for your reply zoomer- interesting to hear an american perspective. i am familiar with some of the arguments for and against ventile. it did have its uses - indeed, it is still used in recent times by the likes of ranulph fiennes in his polar expeditions - and im sure that historically...

Hi there, I think one of my favourite pieces that I have had ( now unfortunately long gone ) was a dark blue/grey ventile coat which I am pretty sure was from the 50s / early 60s and from the RAF. I wonder if any members have any info or can point to any resources on the 'net about this type of...