Take the stress out of your custom leather jacket order with the Thurston fit jacket process! For USA deliveries, we take care of everything! Our stock and custom jacket pricing already includes US customs tax (16%), brokerage fees (2%), currency conversion fees (2%) and international shipping from the mfr. An easy fit jacket process and no-surprises pricing!
Aero 1950s Flight Jacket
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Aero Leather Clothing

Aero 1950s Flight Jacket

$ 1,649.99

Comparison to direct Aero pricing  (use Google exchange rate converter for today's rate of Great British Pounds to US Dollars)

975 GBP--1950s Flight Jacket
50 GBP--Shipping to the United States
164 GBP--Customs and Import Fees from Scotland (16%)
21 GBP--Brokerage fee (2%)
21 GBP--International currency fee (2%)
1,231.00 GBP--Cost for Jacket

Every Thurston Bros custom jacket order includes the use of a fit jacket and a professional fit consultation.  Fit consultation includes chest circumference evaluation as well as shoulder width and waist circumference recommendations.  Additionally, the fit jacket is used to determine custom body and sleeve lengths.  All fit recommendations are based on using the fit jacket as a measuring tool for the custom build.  Please keep in mind that three customers with the same body measurements will choose three different sizes in the same style (one chooses a tight fit, another prefers a regular fit and the third wants a roomier fit).  The fit jacket consultation makes it easy for each customer to get the fit and lengths they desire!

 

This jacket style evolved in the 1950s, inspired by the historic exploits of US air crews in their A-2 Jackets.

The A-2 patch pocket was replaced with a corded border four-pocket design, which is a feature that is typically of "Bomber" jackets or "Fly Boys" jackets.  Aero's design uses the same heavy horsehide widely used during the period and the same typical blanket or cotton linings that were popular at the time.

The 1950s Flight Jacket is cut from Aero's 1950s pattern block to give the wearer a bit more room than the standard A-2 contracts.  It can be made with a fur collar upon request.

Like all Aero jackets, the 1950s Flight Jacket can be ordered with a variety of linings, hardware finishes/styles, and thread colors. Standard interior pockets are not available, but patch-style pockets can be put in with cotton drill linings. Click HERE for more information on ordering a custom Aero jacket!

This product page is for the payment to start the custom order process for a custom 1950s Flight Jacket.  The payment is for the base price of the 1950s Flight Jacket plus the shipping for the fit jacket.  You can read more about the fit jacket process our Custom Aero page!  The costs for extra items are listed on the Custom Aero page.

To find out what we currently have in stock in the Aero 1950s Flight Jacket, contact us at sales@thurston-bros.com. You can also contact us for professional sizing for this style.

For information on exchanges, shipping, payments, etc., go to our Store Policies and Information page.

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