Micawber
Well-Known Member
There have been several in depth reviews of WW2 RAF shearling / Irvin type jacket offerings from Eastman and Aero this year but I want to better understand what companies are currently offering especially in terms of fleece weight and depth.
Eastman: Have recently released a lighter fleece version they call "Fly Weight". I believe it is safe to presume that their 1940 "Battle of Britain", 1942 & 1944 "Devon Fleece" versions are still produced in the standard heavier weight fleece.
Aero Leather: I confess to being a little confused as to their offerings specifically regards fleece weights. They currently have stock jackets available at £700. Made to order Coastal Command base price £825. Pre war base £825. Battle of Britain base £800 [Merino +£100], late war version base £800. With Ken being absent and given we are into the Christmas shutdown period, can those who have purchased examples of the various models over the past year throw some light onto the weight and fleece depth of the various priced versions available?
What Price Glory appear to still be offering their light weight version.
Are there other companies who currently offer good quality, accurate reproduction RAF shearling / Irvin type jackets?
Eastman: Have recently released a lighter fleece version they call "Fly Weight". I believe it is safe to presume that their 1940 "Battle of Britain", 1942 & 1944 "Devon Fleece" versions are still produced in the standard heavier weight fleece.
Aero Leather: I confess to being a little confused as to their offerings specifically regards fleece weights. They currently have stock jackets available at £700. Made to order Coastal Command base price £825. Pre war base £825. Battle of Britain base £800 [Merino +£100], late war version base £800. With Ken being absent and given we are into the Christmas shutdown period, can those who have purchased examples of the various models over the past year throw some light onto the weight and fleece depth of the various priced versions available?
What Price Glory appear to still be offering their light weight version.
Are there other companies who currently offer good quality, accurate reproduction RAF shearling / Irvin type jackets?