M-445A Jacket - AVI LEATHER

[JonnyCrow]

The jacket is now published in the link below.

M-445A Flight Jacket - Sheepskin Leather - AVI LEATHER

Our M-445A flight jacket is based on an authentic WW2 M-445A Flight Jacket from our collection. We have recreated its pattern, and ensured that every essential detail was faithfully incorporated into our design. This M-445A flight jacket is made of thick sheepskin that will keep you warm in the...

www.avileather.com

I agree with John, nice looking jacket

 

[Saint-ex]

Oh ! Really nice !

But am I wrong or it’s a mix between a M-444 and M-445 ?

The M-445A is not supported to have buttons bottom ?

 

[leper-colony]

Oh ! Really nice !

But am I wrong or it’s a mix between a M-444 and M-445 ?

The M-445A is not supported to have buttons bottom

Hi,

I would like to share some pictures of our first sample jacket of the M-445A jacket. Its based on an original Fried. Ostermann M-445A. It would be great if you could share your feedback. Thanks.

Morten - AVI LEATHER

 

[Saint-ex]

Yes @leper-colony that’s my point.

It looks like a 444 and not a 445:

Fried Ostermann M-444A in outstanding condition

I have been looking for a while for a perfect M-444 and i just got one. This one is a large size 42 and I do not believe it was ever worn. The shearling is soft, not dried out and it does crack anywhere (which is quite rare for a WWII Navy shearling). All the seams which usually crack under...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Saint-ex]

Ok, I checked the bible (JC database) and Fried Osttermann M-445A is different than H.L.B. Corp M-445A which have not a a full length zipper and 2 buttons at bottom.

My bad, this M-445A seems accurate to the model and very nice.

 

[leper-colony]

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Yes, the 2 originals here are FO M445As

 

[Skyhawk]

Nice jacket!
From what I know about these,
There were two M445 jackets, the M445A and the M445B. The M445B had the shorter.zipper and 2 buttons at the bottom. The M445A. No buttons. There could be exceptions, I haven't deep dove into the research on these jackets, but that's the way I understand it. The M445a without buttons are much nicer and more functional IMO. Those buttons are cumbersome and the pattern is longer.

 

[Saint-ex]

@Skyhawk , I'm definitely not an expert, but I'm just comparing few sources and it seems H.L.B. was the only manufacturer to provide both version with the same label, this is what made me doubt.

- Original H.L.B CORP M-445A presented by @Jorgeenriqueaguilera . M-445A label but short zip and 2 buttons
- Original H.L.B.CORP M-445A with full length zipper and without button

 

[Brettafett]

Smashing it @mortene

 

[John Lever]

Just bought one !

 

[Brettafett]

Looking forward to hearing your in-hand thoughts John. And the assumed fit pics!

 

[John Lever]

Last one I had from The Few cost me 1200 gbp....this looks as good if not better. No brainer

 

[Brettafett]

I bet it feels, fits and smells better also, when it costs less.
At least thats my feeling.

 

[Skyhawk]

Yay John! It will be great to hear how it turns out.

Just a thought...
A lot of the originals seem to have a closer matching seal on the pockets and arm panels. Could this be an option? Also with the same gloss level as the shearling. I think a dull top coat would not look right if it was on the pockets / Panels, on top of glossy shearling. It needs to be close to the gloss on the rest of the jacket.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Last one I had from The Few cost me 1200 gbp....this looks as good if not better. No brainer

Totally agree John, can't wait to see fit pics

 

[mulceber]

Just bought one !

Please post a review when you get it - I’d like to hear your assessment of it.

 

[Harris_HTM]

Any suggestion regarding sizing? As my experience with sheepskin jackets is limited (only had an aero scotland b3), what p-2-p tolerance should I be looking for? 3 inches more than my actual chest measurement?

 

[mulceber]

Anywhere from 3-4 inches larger in the pit-to-pit measurement, in my experience.

 

[Harris_HTM]

Anywhere from 3-4 inches larger in the pit-to-pit measurement, in my experience.

thanks. If I am not mistaken this model has underarm gussets, aren't these supposed to help with mobility (thus allowing a relatively smaller pit to pit compared to a B3)?

 

[mulceber]

I suppose so - I hadn't thought about that, tbh.