Original Aero 21996

[saucerfiend]

I bought this before Sandy blew in. Just got it today. A beautiful original Aero 21996. It's in incredible shape. All original with a fantastic patina. It was advertised as a 44, but it's really a 46, as measurements tell the tale. Both size tag and pocket tag were cut from it. Though the Aero tag itself remains untouched. Perfect fit. Here are a few wearing pics for now. I'll get some detail shots when the camera batterie juices up.

Brian

 

[jschare]

I don't think that's an original Aero. I think it and Eastman Aero... :lol:

 

[crazyace]

Looks very solid and in good shape , enjoy!

 

[767fo]

You lucky sob it looks incredible!!!

 

[ButteMT61]

Pretty awesome, Brian! That one fits well and looks to be in great shape. Congrats!
Would also like to see some pics of the jacket, close up, etc.

Scott

 

[Roughwear]

Very nice Brian. I too would appreciate seeing some detailed close-up pics.

 

[saucerfiend]

Very nice Brian. I too would appreciate seeing some detailed close-up pics.

Andrew,
I'll get the detail pics up tomorrow.

And thanks for the comments, fella's!!! It is in exceptional condition!

Brian

 

[Anonymous]

Nothing beats an originasl in good condition.
Looks great on you.

 

[Peter Graham]

I'm starting to come round to those berry knit Aero's. Really nice. Man, you need a tripod.

 

[unclegrumpy]

Looks great......a much better fit than your 48!

 

[ButteMT61]

Looks great......a much better fit than your 48!

Keep telling him that - then I'm gonna pounce on that fine Avirex :lol:

 

[saucerfiend]

As promised here are some detail shots of my newly obtained vintage Aero 21996. Hope you all enjoy them.

Brian

And a few grain pics:

 

[767fo]

Nice!!!!!

 

[Roughwear]

What a magnificent late 1941 Aero Brian! Your pictures give one a good idea what it would have looked like when it was first issued. It was lightly worn in the War, perhaps for a few weeks in total. Congratulations.

 

[saucerfiend]

What a magnificent late 1941 Aero Brian! Your pictures give one a good idea what it would have looked like when it was first issued. It was lightly worn in the War, perhaps for a few weeks in total. Congratulations.

Thanks Andrew! Now I'll be set as soon as the Star sells.

And thanks, Alan

Brian

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice jacket.

 

[B-Man2]

One of the nicest originals I've ever seen and that goes for the fit as well.

 

[saucerfiend]

One of the nicest originals I've ever seen and that goes for the fit as well.

Thanks, brother!

 

[rrackleyadams]

That is one of the nicest jackets I've ever seen...just amazing. The condition, hide, lining, label, knits, color, fit...WOW. Very cool to see the still-olive drab stitching on the collar leather hanger...most of them I've seen have faded to light brown over the years. As Andrew mentioned, what a great example of what an unworn, newly issued A2 must have looked like.

 

[Stef]

how, what a beauty ! and in such a good condition ! terrific !
Would be interesting to know how you rate the hide of your GW Aero 18775 compare to this 21996 original. I guess you GW was made of italian seal HH ? do you get the same reddish undertones with the GW ?? or is the GW darker ??

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Stef