Aero (Scotland) Patrolman/NYPD question

[CombatWombat]

Looked around in the forum but can't find the answer.

Does the old Aero "Patrolman" NYPD looking jacket have INTERIOR pockets as standard?

I know the external ****** pockets are literally just decoration, but I was wondering if they had internal sack/map pockets when they were in production......

 

[Bennarion]

@Hide'n'seek, will answer your question.

 

[Hide'n'seek]

Looked around in the forum but can't find the answer.

Does the old Aero "Patrolman" NYPD looking jacket have INTERIOR pockets as standard?

I know the external ****** pockets are literally just decoration, but I was wondering if they had internal sack/map pockets when they were in production......

no not as standard , possibly a few with requested inside pockets but back then not so many request for them as now ( people didn't need to same carrying volume as now with phones etc.... As you say external chest pockets were decorative but handwarmers still functioned normally

 

[CombatWombat]

no not as standard , possibly a few with requested inside pockets but back then not so many request for them as now ( people didn't need to same carrying volume as now with phones etc.... As you say external chest pockets were decorative but handwarmers still functioned normally

Ahhh thanks for the information!

I've had afew Aeros over the years and noticed that they don't tend to have internal pockets......but hoped that this was faithful to the design inspiration (most of my police jacket collection tend to have a sack pocket or two for ticket books/note books)

 

[Edward]

Ahhh thanks for the information!

I've had afew Aeros over the years and noticed that they don't tend to have internal pockets......but hoped that this was faithful to the design inspiration (most of my police jacket collection tend to have a sack pocket or two for ticket books/note books)

In terms of the original uniforms, I expect that would very much vary based on Force and era, considering what equipment was standard to carry on the job and how else it was carried (e.g. allowing for duty belts, shoulder holster, or whatever else). I have a Taylors Chicago Police jacket which is *probably* 60s, I think (or at least the 60s design - *not* the current model with the removable thinsulate Winter liner and all the rest). There's a small pocket inside which probably is for a notebook, but nothing else. An interior pocket would probably be a good practical choice if you don't want to carry everything in your trousers / shirt / waistcoat / a bag. A lack of one of course is just a feature of the original design, same as an Irvin, B3, A2.... a uniform designed based on specific spec and standard necessary carry.


It's an interesting discipline to have to think about whether and what internal pockets you need when they have to be custom ordered. Back in 2012 I bought an Apprentice Made Highwayman, totally stock, no interior pockets. Actually turned out I didn't miss them - it spurred me to move to a smaller wallet, which was liberating, and the ****** pocket proved enough for everything I wanted.