Aero trainee A-2

[Dany McDonald]

Hello,

Though I post some images of my Aero A-2 Apprentice. The jacket has very limited wear as we`ve had a heat wave since June and I decided it was not suitable for motorcycle riding. I went for a dull orange lining instead of the usual mustard for that contract. The leather is jerky grade 2 mismatch and that's what I really wanted as I tend to appreciate character in a jacket .... It's starting to show a little wear here and there. The actual colors are lighter and less saturated than in the images.
And it's my first repro so be gentle...

Please fell free to comment on the fit and thoughts!

 

[Silver Surfer]

looks black in some of the pix. never the less, it looks superb, and fits ya very well. ya dun gud.

 

[B-Man2]

Great looking Aero. The fit is perfect for you.

 

[Dany McDonald]

looks black in some of the pix. never the less, it looks superb, and fits ya very well. ya dun gud.

Hi Silver, yeah the blacks are saturated and it's dark seal on the darker side, let's say... thank you,

D

 

[jeremiah]

I love the dull orange lining.

 

[Teddy]

Thanks a lot for sharing Dany! Certainly a beautiful apprentice jacket and such perfect fit. Amazing on you!

 

[Pilot]

Very nice...

 

[Officer Dibley]

Suits you Sir ! Thanks for sharing. It will only look even better with wear so please throw some more pics out once the weather breaks and you can wear it.

I'm waiting for a similar jerky mis-matched in russet. I'll post pics once i get it and as it gets some wear.

 

[Persimmon]

I like that colour.
Only reservation might be the sleeves are a little short. ( or will be as the creases makes them ride up further with wear and age. )
Of course this brings up the long complicated story of sleeve length in wartime !!!
Bottom line. Wear it. Enjoy it.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

Hi Dany

I remember the order, apparently you got a lucky free upgrade on the zipper, Gail fitted a Waldes Talon in error, trainee A-2s don't usually get these! :>)

Enjoy

Ken

 

[Greg Gale]

I like that colour.
Only reservation might be the sleeves are a little short. ( or will be as the creases makes them ride up further with wear and age. )
Of course this brings up the long complicated story of sleeve length in wartime !!!
Bottom line. Wear it. Enjoy it.

I beg to differ. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the shortest I've seen in wartime photos, 10 being longest, I'd give this a 4. Even if creases develop eventually, he has plenty of room in the shoulders apparently to prevent too much ride-up.

 

[Persimmon]

I beg to differ. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the shortest I've seen in wartime photos, 10 being longest, I'd give this a 4. Even if creases develop eventually, he has plenty of room in the shoulders apparently to prevent too much ride-up.

Ha ha Greg
That’s hardly differing. You’re agreeing with me.

 

[Brettafett]

Good looking A-2! Looks like it fits you well... Will be interesting to see pics in 6 months time.
Will there be any sleeve-ride-up? Future pics will tell
Wear the heck out of it!

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Nice looking jacket!

Let’s see her again in half a year ...

 

[Smithy]

Looks great, just wear it like you hate it and it'll look all the better for it!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Hi,

@ Ken, and by the way, thank you for the deal and for your patience sir! I am not zipper aware yet (except for cheap repro).

Yes sleeve are a bit short especially when reaching out... A-2's are not that sporty, compared to the G-1 by-swing! Overall it's a slim fit, and with time and wear it will feel nicer. There's actually no space left in the shoulders, hope shrinkage will not force me to put it on the sale list.

Thank you for your input, appreciated!

D

 

[Brent]

Good looking jacket, I like it. I remember being a size 38, okay I was never a 38, but that A-2 fits you well.

Regards,

 

[Dany McDonald]

Brent,

I am closet 38.... In reality I am more a size 40 in the G-1 type. That 38 is the slimmest I will go...

 

[Officer Dibley]

Hi Dany

I remember the order, apparently you got a lucky free upgrade on the zipper, Gail fitted a Waldes Talon in error, trainee A-2s don't usually get these! :>)

Enjoy

Ken

I hope they were roundly beaten Ken !