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My 2 new Aero Jackets

Tefouane

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Here are my 2 new jackets from Aero.
M422a and Anj-4
The M422a is light weight.
The Anj-4 is heavy like a stone !!!
The fur is amazing.
What do you think about the sleeves length on the M422a. I have made a custom one with Knits of the A2. In my mind the sleeves are too short. I'm fed up with my long arms. I have ordered sleeves 1/2 inches longer than usual and it seems to be not enough....
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Big J

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Hi!
Nice jackets!
What color is the mutton on the M442a collar? It looks too pale to be the 'golden', but maybe it's just the lighting in the photo?
 

Fanch

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What do you think about the sleeves length on the M422a. I have made a custom one with Knits of the A2. In my mind the sleeves are too short. I'm fed up with my long arms. I have ordered sleeves 1/2 inches longer than usual and it seems to be not enough....

Both look fantastic! You have the same problem I have with loooong arms, and I need a minimum sleeve length of 27" for any jacket to "feel" right. When I was on active duty in the USN during the late 60's, my USN G-1 sleeves "felt" short but was explained to me at the time the G-1, and likely all USN flight jackets, were designed to be worn with glooves while in the cockpit.
 

Fanch

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Thanks Fanch. And do you think the sleeves are too short on mine ?

No, the sleeves don't look too short, although for me it is more about feel rather than look. As I recall, Ken prefers the sleeves on most jackets to just cover the wrist, whereas I prefer my sleeves to extend ~ halfway between by wrist and thumb knuckle. I suspect Ken would say your sleeves are just right and mine at least an inch too long. As I was a teen growing up, I was always conscious of "stork arms" with my 35" shirt sleeves, and I now wear a 16 X 37 shirt.
 

Tefouane

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It is a problem for me too since I was young. I'm not body builded and jacket in size M or L have always too short sleeves so I bought Xl with correct sleeves lengh but which fit like a bag of potatoes !!!!! ;0)
 

Fanch

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It is a problem for me too since I was young. I'm not body builded and jacket in size M or L have always too short sleeves so I bought Xl with correct sleeves lengh but which fit like a bag of potatoes !!!!! ;0)

That's exactly what I did too, thinking I needed a XL, primarily for sleeve length, but really needed a large/long jacket, actually a 42L.
 

Fanch

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Looking at the pics of the two jackets, the wrist knits of the US Authentic G-1 appear 1-2 inches longer than the 422-A to account for the difference. It is my understanding that US Authentic G-1 jackets are sized somewhat longer than others? I would tend to leave well enough alone, but I suspect that your perception of short sleeves on the 422-A is bothering you as my perception of short sleeves on my USN issued G-1 bothered me at the time. You could always have longer wrist knits replace current knits that should be a simple function. I will say the guy who gave me my G-1 told me it was a correct fit and to be happy with it. I give you the same advice! :D

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repo

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I've been looking at that ANJ-4 for a long time but resisted temptation up to now. Now that you've returned it, I'm going to try it. I do have the same problem with long arms but if it fits, I'm going to have to sell a few jackets - they're getting a bit out of hand! The B-3 looks great btw.
 

Sloan1874

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Both are fine in their own right: looking at the arm you're holding your camera with, the knits have not ridden up on either of them, which suggests they are just the right length.
 

Edward

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Look fine to me too. I'm very tempted by the idea of an ANJ4, though I'll hve to clear out a lot of stuff first, and it's not the highest priority (already got a B3 and an Irivn, butg still I really want a Redskin B3, and an ANJ4, and a CC Irvin, and..... ).
 

repo

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Buying sheepskin jackets in the summer does at least mean there's something to look forward to when the cold returns!
 

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