The Aviator Jacket

[Mycroft]

What kind of jacket was Howard Hughes wearing when they were filming "Hells Angels?" I think it was some kind of barnstomers or WWI german one.

[PADDY]

Looks like an old Belstaff motorcycle jacket from the 20's. Even has the emblem on the sleeve (just seen the movie for my birthday!).

[PADDY]

Can find it on the Belstaff website:

http://www.belstaff.net/belstaffpe/eng/aviatoreng.htm

Based on their 1930 model aviator jacket.

[Bogie1943]

Before seeing the Aviator and especially after seeing it, I have wanted flight jacket like that. Know where I can my hands on one, or am I going to have to go the custom route?

[ITG]

Josh, did you notice where they were having the wrap party for Hell's Angels? Did it look familiar?

[Bogie1943]

Yes indeed I did Holly, good stuff huh! I also saw an episode of the X-FILES recently that shot on the Queen Mary which was fun just to see the ship on film again. I loved The Aviator, the look especially.

[ITG]

Josh, you need to get the CD...it's awesome...lots of 20s sounding music too. I'm listening to it now and it's so jivey!

[Mycroft]

Thanks for the help, I know I am reopening this tread since I forgot about it.

[ITG]

I've been playing the cd in my classroom; the kids love it and will say, "Did you bring the Aviator CD to school today?"

[Bogie1943]

Honestly, I have been so busy I have not had one free moment to shop for the soundtrack, but I shall. I will also continue my persuit of the 30's style flight jacket.

[Mr. Rover]

But I dont think it says where to buy it online, and I'm not sure it said it offered it in any stores.

[Mycroft]

They are nice bags.

[SpykiE]

For those of you interested in purchasing the "aviator" jacket, I was doing some searching around and happened to get lucky and stumble upon one ebay auction in which a lady is selling them in all different sizes. I was curious and sent her a few questions back and forth to find out a little about the jacket. She told me it is the jacket listed on Belstaff's site as well as the price, approx. $5-600 US for the jacket or your best offer. Only problem is it only comes in Medium, Large, and X-Large......(I hate it when they do sizing like that!)....but she said the Medium would fit very snug for someone that is about a '38 chest, and recommended you buy a size larger if you intend on wearing a sweater or what-have you underneath it. Very nice jacket, however it's still got a few days left on it, so I think I'll just wait and watch it. Oh, btw, here is the link to it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5365867339&fromMakeTrack=true#ebayphotohosting

or the Item #: 5365867339

Regards,
Brad

[Mycroft]

Thanks for the link, and welcome to Fedora Lounge.

[PADDY]

Who took the steps to buy one in the end? and of course...where are the photos of you wearing it so that we can see and hear all about it :-)

[alfyman]

Hi thanks for the post

[marineabilly]

http://www.filmjackets.com/FILM_JACKETS/AVIATOR/Aviator001.jpg

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/images/extra_images/original/extra-image-208.jpg

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