ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

Spitfire · Jun 30, 2015

Hi Ben - Without pictures it is almost impossible to advice you. Try using photo bucket. Maybe you are still supposed to have 10 or more posts here, to post pictures (strange) - looking forward to see your Irvin.

Ben Sharples · Jun 30, 2015

That would explain it.. It appears I can't upload from Tapatalk? Which doesn't make it easy, but it is probably my post count being pathetically low...
I've had contact with a member here who's helping out hugely.. But as soon as I can, I'll throw the photos up here for everyone else..

It appears that what it is is an early 00's Aero, with the straighter sleeves, and an interesting late war seam set up... The zippers aren't entirely correct, but those aside, the whole thing seems rather decent, and I've been told he'll send it over so I can check it over, and make sure before the trade happens.. So I cant find issue with any of that.. If it fits? It'll be a bloody great jacket for winter here in Tokyo!!
As soon as I can, I shall post photos!!

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Ben Sharples · Jun 30, 2015

Aha!!!!

Here we go!!

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cloudylemonade · Jun 30, 2015

Ben Sharples said:
It appears that what it is is an early 00's Aero, with the straighter sleeves, and an interesting late war seam set up... The zippers aren't entirely correct, but those aside, the whole thing seems rather decent, and I've been told he'll send it over so I can check it over, and make sure before the trade happens.. So I cant find issue with any of that.. If it fits? It'll be a bloody great jacket for winter here in Tokyo!!
As soon as I can, I shall post photos!!

We would say this dates from 1991, possibly 1992 but no later. It’s a very early Aero prototype.

Hope this helps!

Big J · Jun 30, 2015

cloudylemonade said:
We would say this dates from 1991, possibly 1992 but no later. It’s a very early Aero prototype.

Hope this helps!

The color of the fleece is really nice. Well done, that manufacturer.

Dumb&dumber · Jun 30, 2015

Very nice, love it.

Dumb&dumber · Jun 30, 2015

Maybe already discussed, I love the new Aero Irvins, any photos on how they age?
They are just fantastic!
Love them!
Pics of them after use and abuse wanted.
Thanks in advance to all of you lucky wearer and owner.

aswatland · Jun 30, 2015

Yes, it's an early Aero. The inaccurate belt buckle and zips are a give away.

Ben Sharples · Jun 30, 2015

(Post makes no sense now that the above comment is gone)

Andrew, yeah, the inaccurate belt buckle and zips are actually what pushed me to think it was such an early Aero... And they are inaccurate.. Although since it's my first Irvin, I'm basically fine with that...I have no money to get the more spot-on versions, so this will work fine for me....For now..

Thanks for the help to all!

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Sloan1874 · Jul 1, 2015

And in remarkably good condition for something that's more than 20 years old - those cuffs look intact!

Ben Sharples · Jul 1, 2015

Yeah..I don't think the owner used it that much....But it's old....He said he bought it in 2002....So it's at least 13 years old...And as written above, quite possibly older than that.....Once I get it here in Japan, I'll be able to check out the condition a lot better of course....

Spitfire · Jul 1, 2015

Aahhh the dreaded "tunnel sleeves" - but the fleece is very nice! Congratulations on you first Irvin.

Ben Sharples · Jul 2, 2015

Hahaha...Yeah, the sleeves are straight.....But, that's not such a huge point, although it does look more stylish with a taper...I can manage that I think...No major problem....

It's sadly not as superb as the better ones here, Spit, yours is one of them, but, as far as Irvin's go? It's not so far away as to be abusive to the name, and it's more than lasted well so far, so I'm sure about the actual jacket strength too.......If it fits perfectly, I'll be happy!

Big J · Jul 2, 2015

Spitfire said:
Aahhh the dreaded "tunnel sleeves" - but the fleece is very nice! Congratulations on you first Irvin.

Spitfire, your Aces High is by far the nicest repro Irvin I've ever seen.

Ben Sharples · Jul 2, 2015

Entirely agreed......

Having read the thread here the whole way through, it's been impressive to see the response to what is, essentially, a "fan-built" jacket (Aces High) and how most of the other high end companies stepped up their work to try and catch that high mark.....

It's been more than an interesting read for me...

Dumb&dumber · Jul 2, 2015

Big J said:
Spitfire, your Aces High is by far the nicest repro Irvin I've ever seen.

Agree, but only partially, check out the new Aero Irvin's
Amazing! Check it out, here and in VLJ.
Cheers

Spitfire · Jul 3, 2015

Welcome to the club, Ben. You've been bitten by the Irvin bug. From now on, there is no turning back from the quest for that best Irvin repro.
Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Ben Sharples · Jul 3, 2015

Yeah.. I've been worried about that..

As it stands, I spend far too much money on leather jackets already... Lol...

But... Irvin!!! I mean... Look at it!!! That's art!

And a gentleman SHOULD collect fine art? Right?

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Dumb&dumber · Jul 3, 2015

agree...try to buy the " Monalisa" with all your jacket aquisitions ..as well..
Good luck......welcome in our little world...

Ben Sharples · Sep 10, 2015

Well, the jacket has finally arrived, and it fits superbly... Despite the small differences and older design, this is a hell of a jacket.. I'm in love with it..
Even if Tokyo is still a touch too humid to wear it yet!!

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