Recent content by jamespibworth@n

The Aero is 25" from the collar seam to the bottom of the jacket, the original is 24 1/2". I am 5'9". Funny thing about the breast pocket is I did not notice the different angles until I looked at the side by side pictures myself, dont use them though. Thanks all for your comments...

Yes its a 40". Thanks

Received my latest Aero a couple of months ago, a 50s half belt in cordovan H/H. It’s been worn nearly every day since and I could not be more pleased with it. I also have an original 50s half belt and thought it would be an idea to share a few side by side pictures of both jackets for...

I wore my Aero Long Half Belt to ride in this years VMCC Banbury Run. I was kindly lent the gaiters from a friend. They are a family heir loom and they are at least 100 years old. Finished off my period look a treat I think. James

They arrived today and I must say I am happy with them. The cotton is a nice weight but not as heavy as the original ones but this makes them more comfortable. The side entry zip is on the other side but the zip itself is not as long, so not quite as easy to get into but still ok. They...

Was looking for some traditional wax cotton waterproofs to go with my Barbour International. Barbour no longer make the traditional ones. Nor do Belstaff. I tried EBay witch resulted in some olive green internationals which are great but so small. Can’t seem to find my size. So I...

That works well. And looks great. I had an Aero pre-war Irvin made with a smaller collar to wear on my RAF 1944 Norton. That works ok and the collar stays up with the half face lid. Have to say my Gauntlets only just fit over the cuffs!! Not sure if sheepskin is the toughest leather for...

I am so tempted to order one of these. A special jacket indeed. Its this or an Aero 50s half belt.

I have worn mine many times on my bikes. I know they are not as protective as a modern pair of boots but I wear them because they are made in the traditional way and style. If I rode modern bikes then I would wear modern gear. My personal choice. They are comfortable and after waterproof...

When I first received my Horse Hide Aero LHB I was a little concerned over its lack if flexibility. This concern has now gone. It took quite some time to ‘break in’ but now it is much more comfortable. It seems like a totally different jacket to when it was new. Also I feel it will get...

The chillier its gets here in England the happier I am, can now start the ritual of being late for appointments due to the time it takes to decide which jacket to put on! My friends are complaining about the weather turning cooler, but I’m not. Even managed to put on my Aero Long Half Belt...

Andrew your early Air Chute Irvin for me is the Holy Grail of Irvins. If you ever need to move it on I am here waiting!!! It is the same as my early Air chute only.....yours is in err 'slightly' better condition!! Well done old boy you must be very pleased. James.

I bought it via eBay two or three years ago. From memory I think it came from Canada. Usually I keep the purchase details but they seem to have gone astray. Bet some of these jackets have traveled a lot over the last 60 odd years. Then again some perhaps have hardly moved at all.

This reminds me I have one of those: I paid £150.00 for mine. I am also not sure about the belt height. Will take it off the rack and wear it a while. James.

Wonder what ‘laminated skin’ means? Laminated means layers, so does this mean more than one layer of skin? Not sure I like the idea of that. Just had a look ay my 42 ELC and can see no evidence of layers, just the skin turned back and stitched. Or maybe he just means the skin is naturally...