Aero USAAF Type B-7 Arctic issue.

[moktabe]

Hanging my nose over one of these...

USAAF Type B-7: Extreme Weather Parka

Buy USAAF Type B-7: Extreme Weather Parka on Aero Leather Clothing for £1,500.00

www.aeroleatherclothing.com

Anyone here have one?

Thanks.

 

[Edward]

I've never seen one in the wild, I'm afraid. Be interesting to see if there is a forumite out there with one. I have seen a fair few other Aero shearlings, though, which were all lovely.

 

[Aloysius]

Carrie from Thurston posted one from a customer of hers a couple of years ago.

Looks fantastic!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Masters of the air

I want one.

 

[Hide'n'seek]

Not that many pictures of them out there in the wild i'm afraid. A great coat best suited for really cold weather.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CafXGSZMGzX/?igsh=eWIzaWV4OWZuYjdw

 

[Canuck Panda]

There is one with a full suit, pants were vintage and you guys did the top coat. Let me see if I have it in my files.

 

[moktabe]

There is one with a full suit, pants were vintage and you guys did the top coat. Let me see if I have it in my files.

oops...wrong person

Brian.

 

[moktabe]

Not that many pictures of them out there in the wild i'm afraid. A great coat best suited for really cold weather.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CafXGSZMGzX/?igsh=eWIzaWV4OWZuYjdw

Will give you a call,

Brian.

 

[Canuck Panda]

with russet horsehide trims

with Comipel horsehide trims (Masters of Air spec)

What is the process used to "grey" it up? Just rub with some cement dust and brush off? The grey'ed hide looks good.

 

[Boyo]

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What is the process used to "grey" it up? Just rub with some cement dust and brush off? The grey'ed hide looks good.

I read on VLJ that that B-3 jacket(s) ^ is from Aero.. apparently they made 10 of them for the lead character and the wardrobe department aged them each a bit differenty to match the action and show the passage of time.

 

[AeroFan_07]

with russet horsehide trims
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with Comipel horsehide trims (Masters of Air spec)
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What is the process used to "grey" it up? Just rub with some cement dust and brush off? The grey'ed hide looks good.

That first picture represents serious Artic preparation

 

[Canuck Panda]

I am waiting a bit to see if there are any Master of Air spec jackets showing up on their stock page, if not I'd have to go custom. Very cool stuff. I've also been lurking about these jackets for a while, the ones for the show.

 

[moktabe]

Great chat with Denny earlier.

Passing by Aero on 26th March to collect the Aeromarine that's on order and sort out the finer details for a B-7 and get one ordered.

 

[moktabe]

Update time.

Had settled on the Arctic Parka however, the more I looked at the photos I saw more small details that'd bug me in the longer term so..

..then moved onto the possibility of a B3. and had a sample of the white sheepskin sent, whilst very nice indeed it's definitely not me. With being Mr Picky (very) the patch pocket I knew would bug me in the end along with the wooly waistband so...

...next stop was the AN-J-4 which I think is perfect for my taste. Samples arrived today of the 22mm seal sheepskin and the dark seal vicenza for the trim (many thanks to the Aero team) and at last, choice is sorted.

Usually get there in the end

 

[f2002q]

Update time.

Had settled on the Arctic Parka however, the more I looked at the photos I saw more small details that'd bug me in the longer term so..

..then moved onto the possibility of a B3. and had a sample of the white sheepskin sent, whilst very nice indeed it's definitely not me. With being Mr Picky (very) the patch pocket I knew would bug me in the end along with the wooly waistband so...

...next stop was the AN-J-4 which I think is perfect for my taste. Samples arrived today of the 22mm seal sheepskin and the dark seal vicenza for the trim (many thanks to the Aero team) and at last, choice is sorted.

Usually get there in the end

Just for your reference, I have the ANJ-4 from Aero in the Seal sheepskin with the Dark Seal Vicenza trim. This jacket is substantial and very comfortable. I have used it almost everyday in the winter, basically because it is sooooo comfy!!! The front pockets are a godsend, I can carry my phone and gloves with me.

 

[moktabe]

Just for your reference, I have the ANJ-4 from Aero in the Seal sheepskin with the Dark Seal Vicenza trim. This jacket is substantial and very comfortable. I have used it almost everyday in the winter, basically because it is sooooo comfy!!! The front pockets are a godsend, I can carry my phone and gloves with me.

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Great looking jacket.

 

[Jon Crow]

Not that many pictures of them out there in the wild i'm afraid. A great coat best suited for really cold weather.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CafXGSZMGzX/?igsh=eWIzaWV4OWZuYjdw

The Alaskan or Aleutian parka, very warm