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Old 2nd Dec 2005, 12:10
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J.A.F.O.
 
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I think this Pilotenjacke covers a lot of the requirements given above.

I haven't got one, yet, but at that price I'm happy to try one and report back. Even if it is likely to be a shabby polyester nightmare.

I'll be comparing it against:

My Irvin - feels and looks like the most beautiful thing ever created betwixt sheep and man (don't go there) but you look a prat if you're getting out of anything with an enclosed cockpit or newer than a Hurricane.

Issue Leather jacket - Nice and warm with most of the pockets you'd need; but rather bulky.

My old issue Mk3 Cold Weather Jacket - Looks like an oily rag but ticks most other boxes.

AFE flying jacket - looks okay (just okay) but is short on pockets and hoods for walkrounds.

Alpha copy of the Mk3 - still looks a bit iffy and has buttons the size of dinner plates.

CWU - sad spotter gear if you didn't arrive in an F-15.

Beaufort copy of Mk3 - might be blue but still looks crap.

USN leather jacket - too short.

Very old civvy leather jacket - actually quite good but short on pockets and hoods.

A tatty old fleece - as for civvy leather jacket.

Canadian summer weight jacket - can't really fault it but it is summer weight.

Yes, I have acquired all of the above at some point in the last twenty-odd years and, despite that, the search goes on.

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