IRVIN NUTS?...the ULTIMATE thread for those who love 'em!

ukali1066 · Sep 29, 2007

Eastman 1942 RAF Irvin in VINTAGE finish, any owners here ??

Hi dudes,

I'm about to buy a repro Irvin and this Eastman is my favourite so far, I prefer the subdued matt finish on this vintage version, does anyone here own this particular Eastman and can offer opinions/review ?

Many thanks

Smithy · Sep 29, 2007

I don't own this one but I purchased a 1940 Pattern Eastman Irvin. Have a look in the big Irvin thread for my comments about sizing, etc. I love my one!

John Lever · Sep 29, 2007

I have one of these jackets. When I first saw the sample I wasn't sure whether I liked it or not, particularly the slightly red colour of the fleece , but the jacket itself looks very authentic . There is a slight colour issue regarding the seam tapes compared to the body panels, but this is more than compensated by the superb cut of the jacket particularly in the shape of the arms. I have found the Eastman pattern to be very good compared to the [few] originals I have owned or handled. It is a short jacket but very comfortable to wear as there is almost no arm restriction at all and can be worn while driving on a bike.

John

aswatland · Sep 29, 2007

Great pics of your ELC Irvin, John. I wonder whether the colour of the seam tapes varies on different batches of ELC Irvins. The majority of the originals I have owned or own from 1941-3 have darker seam tapes. A great jacket which looks very stylish.

scotrace · Sep 29, 2007

A beautiful jacket. The hide should look really grand in no time. Thanks for taking the time to put up those pictures.

Smithy · Sep 29, 2007

Great jacket John! A '42 Pattern might have to be my next Irvin!

ukali1066 · Sep 29, 2007

Many thanks for those great photos John ! It's always better to see one "on the person" than in the adverts....I prefer the gingery fleece that this one has to the more creamy shades...

Spitfire · Oct 1, 2007

Smithy said:
Great jacket John! A '42 Pattern might have to be my next Irvin!

Another one Smithy???? Just how cold is it in Norway?lol

My new IRVIN is still in production. Or maybe not even started yet.
But some day soon....

Alan Eardley · Oct 1, 2007

This is the only repro I have seen in which the colour of the fleece comes near to a good original, say a DGL. I reluctantly acquired a midwar-style ELC (it was a bargain) and I must say I have worn it as much as any of my originals.

If you want to 'take it to the next level' I suggest replacing the zips with more authentic Lightnings.

Alan

Smithy · Oct 1, 2007

Spitfire said:
Another one Smithy???? Just how cold is it in Norway?lol

My new IRVIN is still in production. Or maybe not even started yet.
But some day soon....

Is it possible for one to have too many Irvins Spitty

Actually I'm perfectly happy with my new one so no need for a new one whatsoever.

Bet you can't wait for yours to turn up!

Spitfire · Oct 1, 2007

Smithy said:
Is it possible for one to have too many Irvins Spitty

Actually I'm perfectly happy with my new one so no need for a new one whatsoever.

Bet you can't wait for yours to turn up!

How is the saying: "It's the waiting that's the hardest - once you're in it, you only sweat!"lol

PADDY · Oct 1, 2007

Right boys!! Just to keep your morale up (a little video..)

fftopic: Thought you might like this clip of the boys from Hornet Squadron, circa 1940!!

It's sort of 'on topic' with the Irvin thread and I thought the merits of this little morale booster outweighted anything else, so ENJOY!! Boss's orders!!!

PIECE OF CAKE

Smithy · Oct 1, 2007

Good stuff Paddy!

I really have to upgrade my VHS copy of Piece of Cake to DVD, it's seen a bit of action.

Spitfire · Oct 1, 2007

Got it on DVD - love every minute of it!

Mike1973 · Oct 1, 2007

getting colder now...

Whoopie! Got to blow the cobwebs off the beat up BSA Irvin at the weekend:eusa_clap

Smithy · Oct 1, 2007

Good job Mike!

Was a nippyish 9 or so today with wind so mine was in use for the walk to a meeting

blacklagoon · Oct 3, 2007

Smithy · Oct 3, 2007

What a score Blacklagoon :eusa_clap

Beautiful pair you have there.

blacklagoon · Oct 3, 2007

thank you

thank you smithy.i must say,all respect to the original owner who sold it.they arrived exactly how you see them in the picture.there is absolutley no smell of any kind coming from the sheepskin or leather,and no dirt anywhere.the seller i got them from took unbelievably good care of them.I really wish he told me what he did to keep them in such wonderful condition,he is an absolute master at taking care of original irvin leather and sheepskin.
Oh,by the way.in pictures 21 and 22,the furry looking thingy,draped over the stair landing bannister,is my original 1941 - 1942 irvin flying jacket.it still smells musty,so i'm airing it there for the time being.I haven't started cleaning it up yet,as i spotted the trousers,and decided to put all my money into buying them.

kampkatz · Oct 4, 2007

Thanks, Blacklagoon, the detailed photos are great. Very nice acquisition. I hope you have cold enough days to use the pair.

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