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  1. aswatland

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    That is interesting.
  2. aswatland

    New? Pike Bros A-2

    It is over priced compared with other lower end A-2s and nowhere near accurate compared with an original. For the same money you can buy a decent used A-2 from made by one of the premier makers.
  3. aswatland

    help ID flight jacket

    If the price is fair it could be a bargain!
  4. aswatland

    help ID flight jacket

    It is an original Irvin from 1939-40. It lacks the male size of the belt.
  5. aswatland

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Yes indeed. The label could certainly be more accurate.
  7. aswatland

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    The best way to evaluate a repro Irvin is to compare it with an original. WPG Irvins are good starter jackets. The fleece is very close to originals and the pattern is fine. The price is excellent. The zips are wrong and could be replaced with Dot or Lightning ones if ones wishes. From a...
  8. aswatland

    RARE NWT Vintage Willis & Geiger Navy G-1 Flight Jacket 42 Long

    I agree, a 1980s or '90s repro! Nice jacket though.
  9. aswatland

    Calling A-2 Experts

    I have owned all the RW A-2 contracts and the tagged size of the jackets varied. This last contract is certainly roomy in the chest compared to some others, such as the previous RW contract.
  10. aswatland

    Calling A-2 Experts

    Here is my original from the 27752 contract.
  11. aswatland

    Calling A-2 Experts

    Pocket shape, collar stand, shape of collar and RW style of Epaulets with the usual concave when viewed from the front.
  13. aswatland

    Calling A-2 Experts

    It is a RW A-2 with a replaced zip. It originally started life in 1942 as 27752 RW.
  14. aswatland

    Original Aero Contract A-2 18775P

    The price they paid for a B-3/A3 jacket and trousers was $47.39, with the jacket alone costing $25.39 in 1941-2.
  15. aswatland

    Original Aero Contract A-2 18775P

    This a very well preserved original Aero from the 42-15142-P order. The order was placed on 28th March 1942 and was for 50,000 jackets. Each jacket cost $8.25 then!
  16. aswatland

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    I remember now. It is 100% original and most certainly not a repro. I am sure it will do well in the classified section here on an online auction site.
  17. aswatland

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    If you can get some decent pictures I can tell you whether it is an original or a reproduction.
  19. aswatland

    Bill Kelso A2 29971 cowhide, fit pictures.

    This is not a copy of a specific contract although the pocket flaps are similar to Roughwear ones. The jacket fits you well in the chest and shoulders but is a little short in the body and the arms. It would be fine with high waisted vintage trousers. There was no perfect fit in the War. You...
  20. aswatland

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    I have wondered this too Paul. I do not know the answer. My thoughts are as follows. Dot zips were made under licence from United Carr. these zips were made in the UK (at Stapleford) the USA and in Canada. The "C" could stand for Canadian made zips. However, the pullers are stamped A.M. c . We...
  21. aswatland

    Original Irvin main zipper.

    The slider is a cast Dot replacement one on a Lightning zip. Squeezing the slider will simply break it. These cast double trunnion zips are notorious for breaking.
  22. aswatland

    Original Irvin main zipper.

    These Lightning sliders look like size 8s. The size is the width of the zip track and Wartime Irvins used size 8 zips. It would be best to message Steve and check they are size 8s to fit an Irvin zip.
  23. aswatland

    Original Irvin main zipper.

    You will need a size 8 slider. The Lightning ones are being sold by Stephen Silburn from Sefton Clothing. The Lightning slider would be ideal for an Irvin sleeve zip, but may require some filing to allow the male insertion tab to fit through it.

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