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Thanks everyone for the comments. To be honest, I was never really interested in 100% accuracy in my A2's. I really appreciate the quality, research, and work that goes into producing those wonderful jackets. I bought these jackets mostly for protection on my motorcycle and because I love the...
This is my Aero A2 after 20 years of pretty hard use. I used it for many years as my primary motorcycle jacket and work jacket when the weather was colder. It has seen rain, snow, ice, hail, and the brutal Texas sun. I traveled around the U.S. and Europe with it and it is still hanging in there...
I have several jackets that need to have zippers / zipper tapes replace. Does anybody know a good place to have these done without sending the jackets overseas for repair. ( 2 are Aeros, 1 is a LW). Thanks.
The patches sure look alot newer than the jacket, that would be my biggest concern. I have an Aero repro of this and I like the extra stitching and tailor work. It hurts to see someone patch up an original jacket like that.
He lives about 20 minutes from me, so if anyone wants me to authenticate this fine piece of military history I would be glad to help out. I think I remember seeing pictures of Jimmy Doolittle wearing this exact jacket.