Show us your most worn and well broken in jackets...…………( please..... we are all dying of CV boredom here)

[saucerfiend]

FQHH Highwayman as previously mentioned.View attachment 36614View attachment 36616View attachment 36617View attachment 36618View attachment 36619View attachment 36615View attachment 36620View attachment 36622View attachment 36613

I remember when you first received this from Aero, you thought it was too big. Looks perfect now. And what a patina!

Brian

 

[Tylbor]

By far my most beat-up jacket, my old (probably) 70’s Lee Stormrider. My daughter covets it but it’s too big for her.

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Next my old Avirex A-2. Doesn’t get worn much but the leather-almost certainly horse) is so fantastic that I am reluctant to part with it.
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Finally my ‘Phantom’ G-1. Label illegible so age indeterminate, cowhide but it’s aged beautifully. Never let anyone tell you late model G-1’s aren’t worth bothering with.
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Beautiful jackets, sir.
Especially thank you for saying "Never let anyone tell you late model G-1’s aren’t worth bothering with." My new Brill Bros 1982 G-1 arrived few days ago and comparing it to my old Martin Lane jacket gave me a bit ambiguous feelings. I mean it's pretty nice, has a great collection of patches, it's named and I guess I've identified the pilot... it's just a waistband that looks like in sweatshirt. Anyway, I hope it needs just a bit of neglect.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Hey P-47, when I first glanced at the wide shot before reading the text, I thought you were posting an original Aero. DD did a brilliant job making and it and you wearing the hell out of it. Here's hoping DD starts making jackets like these again.

It really is a great jacket, looks and feels just like a 40's jacket. I would say more authentic than ELC s, BK, and real McCoy's I've had. I don't think steerhide is appreciated enough for a2s. This one has so much character.

 

[Tylbor]

I have already posted an image of my old G-1 Martin Lane in the different thread, so I'm only attaching it at the bottom of this post. But my favourite well broken, distressed and worn-out jacket is this first pattern M65 with no epaulets and tons of paint.

 

[Silver Surfer]

another well worn original. this aero 16160 has consistent wear on the hides while the original liner [the only aero contract liner that was not mustard brown] is in remarkably excellent shape. this jacket was used by Chappy [good wear leather] for a pattern for his 16160 reproduction some years ago. of interest is the very light russet color on most of the jacket, and then areas that have not been sun exposed are a darker russet color. the name printed on the liner back is nearly visible.

 

[MikeyB-17]

I love that colour! Look at the mismatched panels on the sleeves!

 

[Smithy]

Mikey I agree with Grant above, that Avirex looks brilliant now. You should give the old girl some love and wear her more as it's a lovely looking A-2.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Yeah I know, but since I bought the ELC, which I’m hammering as much as possible, it’s been retired to the wardrobe. It’s a tad short too. I might move it on at some point. I was wearing it to and from work last year.

 

[B-Man2]

Yeah I know, but since I bought the ELC, which I’m hammering as much as possible, it’s been retired to the wardrobe. It’s a tad short too. I might move it on at some point. I was wearing it to and from work last year.

What size is it Mikey?
I agree ... it’s probably one of the finest looking Avirex repos I’ve seen.

 

[B-Man2]

another well worn original. this aero 16160 has consistent wear on the hides while the original liner [the only aero contract liner that was not mustard brown] is in remarkably excellent shape. this jacket was used by Chappy [good wear leather] for a pattern for his 16160 reproduction some years ago. of interest is the very light russet color on most of the jacket, and then areas that have not been sun exposed are a darker russet color. the name printed on the liner back is nearly visible.

Vic
You certainly have owned some “Gems” In your day. This is another beauty ...

 

[Phrog Driver]

My original issue G1. It is now 43 years young, and still fits. Actually flew in it a time or two, but we mostly flew in CWU 45s. Nowadays it gets worn for important old man stuff like dog walking and beer drinking!

 

[B-Man2]

My original issue G1. It is now 43 years young, and still fits. Actually flew in it a time or two, but we mostly flew in CWU 45s. Nowadays it gets worn for important old man stuff like dog walking and beer drinking! View attachment 36685

Another great jacket with an awesome history, utilized appropriately !

 

[Smithy]

It’s a tad short too.

Yeah that can be a clincher and can drive you up the twist.

But it's sound evidence that some of those old Avirexes with wear can be serious lookers.

 

[MikeyB-17]

What size is it Mikey?
I agree ... it’s probably one of the finest looking Avirex repos I’ve seen.

Believe it or not, Burt, it’s marked as a 46. It most certainly is not, I’m a fairly large 42 and 5’10”, I can wear it but it’s a bit short and blouses quite a lot when unzipped. As you can see from the pics, it has quite a wide, tight waist knit.

 

[B-Man2]

Believe it or not, Burt, it’s marked as a 46. It most certainly is not, I’m a fairly large 42 and 5’10”, I can wear it but it’s a bit short and blouses quite a lot when unzipped. As you can see from the pics, it has quite a wide, tight waist knit.

Great looking jacket Mikey .
Certainly a tough decision, but I see your point with having a better fitting ELC.
Cheers

 

[ausreenactor]

Vic's ELC Monarch that I picked up eight months ago has had more wear than any jacket I have ever held.

The collar is like fabric now. Wears like a shirt collar. When I am wearing this I am 'wrapped', literally.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Vic
You certainly have owned some “Gems” In your day. This is another beauty ...

Many thanx, Burt.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Man, am I enjoying this thread. So many originals, and reports that shows actual wear......just the way they should be. Keep em coming, fellas.

 

[B-Man2]

That’s a great looking Monarch Couchy.
Any chance of a full front photo?
Cheers

 

[ausreenactor]

That’s a great looking Monarch Couchy.
Any chance of a full front photo?
Cheers