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    Sizing help for Aero Jackets seeked

    You are same chest measurements as me but 2 inches shorter. Ask for a 38 inch chest fit jacket. it was perfect on me but too short in the body so I went to 26.5 length. Don't worry about comments on it being big or boxy. The fit on mine was perfect, the 38 with a tiny cinch on the waist buckles...
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    Unintended 'water treatment'... advice requested...

    The leather conditioner eastman sell works a treat, once it's soaked in, non-greasy and will stop the leather cracking further down the line.
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    Eastman b-3 fleece...furry vs nappy

    Honestly, just go out in the rain a couple of times, drizzle even, let the collar, cuffs etc get a little damp, leave to dry flat in a warm room. it will curl up nicely in no time, no need to put it in the shower or soak it.
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    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    Oh yeah, aces high vs alc, no competition, aces high worth every penny of the extra £500 and given the aero is near the same price as an ALC jacket, it's a no brainer to go for the aero.
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    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    All I can say on the aces High that I have is that it's perfect. The aeros I saw in the factory were great and their pre-war irvin is very close to the one original that I briefly owned including the length of the fleece. I think (and I'm no expert) that during the war fleece length differed...
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    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    Hi, That one was mine, it's not the one on eBay. I'm currently hanging on to mine while I await a bespoke aero prewar irvin - due January. The aces high is very different in terms of fleece thickness vs the aeros that I saw at the factory so awaiting delivery of the aero before I make a firm...
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    Help choosing an aero, please.

    I'm pretty much same height, chest, weight etc as you. I wanted a Highwayman that was fairly fitted rather than boxy. I was planning on getting a standard 38 tapering to a 36 at the bottom. However the 38" fit jacket aero sent me was absolutely perfect once I had cinched the straps in slightly...
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    Schott's Alternative to the Aero Highwayman

    Yep, they have, Lewis collaborated with triumph on a range of super monza and dominators with a triumph badge and CE armour fitted, other than the triumph badge and armour they were standard Lewis cowhide jackets. They pop up on ebay now and then. For my purposes I just wear a back protector or...
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    Schott's Alternative to the Aero Highwayman

    I wouldnt go anywhere near a motorcycle wearing nubuck, I do however use a Lewis Leathers monza as my everyday riding jacket, the cowhide is way thicker than the jackets sold in most motorcycle stores these days. Waxed cottons, cordura and lambskin seem to have replaced decent hide in the off...
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    Aces High irvin Battle of Britain 42/44 chest

    Don't kick yourself, I made a cheeky offer of 400 UK pounds, the seller accepted it, relisted it and I bought it 10 seconds later. To be honest until it landed on my doormat I was expecting it to be a scam. I think it was sold as used but it doesn't appear to have been worn, the fleece hasn't...
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    Aces High irvin Battle of Britain 42/44 chest

    Yep, I'm actually thinking of hanging on to it now, its long enough in the body. If I go longer it might suit the motorcycle but may be a little impractical for everyday use.
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    Aces High irvin Battle of Britain 42/44 chest

    Just a gauge of interest at the moment, pm if you want more info or are looking to buy. Ive got a new, unused Aces High Irvin Battle of Britain irvin. No pics at the mo but it's identical to model on the aces High website at £1200. Chest is marked as 44, I'm a 42 and it's perfect with a decent...
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    Here's a guy really rocking his black leather jacket...

    It's Henri the piano player for the Jim Jones revue, they were a tight rock n roll band, if you missed them live you missed out. They pretty much all wore Lewis Leathers, Jim Jones wore a customised Lewis dominator, Henri is possibly wearing a Lewis western jacket in the video. If you like this...
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    VTG British biker leathers made of sheephide. why?

    The reason your jacket is Sheepshide is because then, as now, you can choose the hide your jacket was made from. Lewis still have Sheepshide as an option along with cowhide and now horsehide. The Sheepshide jackets tend to be selected by customers who want to wear the jacket as casual wear...
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    CR jacket with diamond quilted shoulders

    I'm selling a mint TT leathers version of the Ricarde de luxe on eBay at the moment - 42/44 chest, gold satin lining. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252376260917 It's also posted in the classified section
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    Vintage British cafe racer motorcycle jackets

    i, As part of clear out before a home move selling a bunch of vintage British made motorcycle jackets and gloves on eBay at the moment. See the links below. These end tonight and over the next few days. The auctions include gents and ladies Lewis Leathers jackets, a TT leathers version of the...
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    Vintage Lewis Leathers Star Lightning jacket size 40 to 42 for sale

    Hi, No pics yet but will follow in a later post. I'm about to list a black lewis leathers star lightning jacket in a 40 to 42 chest on eBay but happy to take enquiries and offers here first. Measurements are roughly 21 inches pit to pit chest, 24 inches base of collar to hem at rear, 26 inch...
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    FS: Eastman Irvin battle of Britain jacket 42 mint condition

    For sale, currently on eBay, size 42 eastman battle of Britain irvin jacket. It's in mint condition and only selling to get it remade in a longer length for motorcycle riding. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/EASTMAN-IRVIN-JACKET-SIZE-42-Battle-of-Britain-RAF-Sheepskin-WW2-mint-/252254888439?nav=SEARCH
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    Lewis Leathers Super Monza no 445L (ladies) review

    Great jacket and it sounds like your girlfriend will be super happy when she sees it. I've owned four of recently made bespoke lewis leathers jackets and a couple of vintage ones. I can attest to the workmanship on the new jackets, they are perfect, none of the other bespoke leathers come...
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    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

    The free French air force or elements of it were issued with A2s by the US. The giveaway in old pictures are the French 'chip bag' hats. There are numerous pictures, some of which are in 'famous people in flight jackets' thread of Antoine De Saint Exupery, French author and WW2 pilot wearing his...

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