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    G&B M-422A Sizing

    Dear all, I plan to order a G&B M-422A over the next couple of weeks for possible wearing in late October (I guess I don't wish to wait too long like I did for ELC and Aero) I should be most grateful for your kind advice on the following: (a) I am 5'8", 160 lb, 40" chest, 32" waist...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    1. Date ordered: 9 Oct 2008 2. Thru Mark Moye 3. Jackets Delivered to Hong Kong on 26 Mar 2009. 4. (a) "Pre-war" RAF Irvin; and (b) "Anniversary" A-2, Seal Brown Jerky Horsehide (Schott B-3 on the right) Excellent communcation with Mark throughout the wait period. Not...
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    Aero booked up in hard times?

    I ordered my Anniversary A-2 Seal Brown HH and pre-war Irvin through Mark in the first week of Oct 2008 (i.e. 21 weeks). Still eagerly awaiting their delivery.
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Dear All, I ordered an Aero (Scotland) "pre-war" repro Irvin in early Oct 08 and am still eagerly awaiting its delivery.... No one seems to have mentioned Aero on this thread, do they manage to "get it right"? Read about the fleece being too thick and the shape of the sleeves from...
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    Sticky NOS Talon zipper on ELC A-2

    Thank you all again - the zipper is now working fine.
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    Sticky NOS Talon zipper on ELC A-2

    Dear Paddy and CBI, Most grateful for the useful tips!
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    Sticky NOS Talon zipper on ELC A-2

    Dear all, Whilst still waiting for my new Aero Anniversary A-2, I just acquired via E-bay a two year old, near mint, ELC Rough Wear 27752 seal brown A-2 for US$400 (plus $50 for airmail ). Delivery was made in three days. Very satisfied with the price, quality and fitting but the NOS Talon...
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    'Orphan' A-2 jackets

    Wilco - small world indeed, you just work next door in "Madonna's place" We should certainly meet.
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    'Orphan' A-2 jackets

    Yeah, Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force/ Government Flying Service Auxiliary Section from 1988 to now. Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps from 1988 to now. You must be flying for the airlines (Kota Kinabalu one of your destinations?).
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    'Orphan' A-2 jackets

    kinabalu: Your wonderful picture certainly brought back fond memories from yesteryear. I had the same Avirex jacket you have which I acquire from a jean/"bomber jacket" shop in Greenwich Village, NYC (but not the Cockpit shop on Broadway), back in 1986 for, oh yes, about USD200 (minus the...
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    Wow quick jacket production by Aero!

    It's seal brown horsehide for my A-2. Thanks for the advice anyway, I'll see if I have any news from Mark over the coming week or so.
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    Wow quick jacket production by Aero!

    The Hong Kong Customs & Excise is usually very efficient. Having read this thread I actually wrote to Mark a few days ago to check on the progress as it's now about 7 (A-2) and 8 (Irvin) weeks since I placed my order. Mark suggested me to be patient as things got a bit hold up in Scotland...
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    Wow quick jacket production by Aero!

    Still eagerly waiting for my Anniversary A-2 and pre-war Irvin ordered through Mark in the first week of October. According to Mark (most helpful all along) things are a bit behind schedule in Scotland...so, I don't know...any idea?

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