IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue

[Cutlasshound]

Snagged a returned XXL. Was gutted that missed out initially. Suspect I may be an XL but stoked to be able to give this one a try!

[Matt]

Sized up to a L al really glad I did. The M wouldn’t have fit over anything more than a tee and was snug through the chest and arms. Shoulders and sleeves are perfect.

[Tago Mago]

@Matt pics please

[Matt]

I promise I’ll get around to it. It’s been too warm and I’m in full work from home sweatpants mode.

[goosehd]

@Matt Picturing you with a mullet (business up top and party at the back), with shirt and tie/sweatpants. :

[Buckeye]

To be honest, this didn’t look super impressive online and I couldn’t figure out why it was flying off the shelves. I bit the bullet and grabbed an XXL, and I’m so glad I did. Perfectly constructed lightweight bomber; will definitely get lots of use!

[JerkStore]

@Buckeye They really nailed it. Nice cross between lightweight jacket and bomber. I typically dislike bombers in general. I love how the collar goes around the neck.

[Matt]

@Buckeye said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

To be honest, this didn’t look super impressive online and I couldn’t figure out why it was flying off the shelves. I bit the bullet and grabbed an XXL, and I’m so glad I did. Perfectly constructed lightweight bomber; will definitely get lots of use!

Same. I didn’t decide I wanted it until I saw it in person.

[Jesús]

@Buckeye said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

To be honest, this didn’t look super impressive online and I couldn’t figure out why it was flying off the shelves. I bit the bullet and grabbed an XXL, and I’m so glad I did. Perfectly constructed lightweight bomber; will definitely get lots of use!

same, exactly the same

[Matt]

I think being able to see it in person at the party could have motivated quite a few sales. Based on photos alone I though it was going to me much lighter but the insulated lining puts it in a mid weight range I think. So, I didn’t feel like waiting for an M1A.

[guiltyparty]

We just had a XXL come back the store so if anyone is looking, we got you!

[doubletee]

Damn need an XL

[Neru-6]

@doubletee Aitora got one back in stock

[RWalleyTX]

@Buckeye
It looks like I might be a xxl as well in this jacket…what size western and or uhf do you wear? I have the opportunity to grab a xxl but not sure how the fit is

[Buckeye]

@RWalleyTX said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

@Buckeye
It looks like I might be a xxl as well in this jacket…what size western and or uhf do you wear? I have the opportunity to grab a xxl but not sure how the fit is

Hey! I’m an XXL in the westerns and UHF, typically prefer to go XXXL on jackets for the shoulders and the chest. The XXL in this piece is perfect, and happy I didn’t go XXXL. I’m 6’0”, 207-ish. Hope this helps!

[RWalleyTX]

@Buckeye thanks for the reply. I have a xxl on the way!

[JunkPants]

I thought all hope was lost, but found one the other day at Aitora (they still have M and L in stock if anyone is looking for one), and it just arrived today.

Wow, instant favourite. Very cool jacket. I'm sure this one will see a lot of spring/autumn use over the next few years.
Love both the bombers from this season.

Pictured with a few brethren.

[goosehd]

This thread has been a little quiet and curious how everyone is getting along with these jackets. It’s one of those where I kind of regret not picking up, but did so because I have too many in rotation.

Are they warm, durable, windproof, etc.? Love to hear some thoughts and feedback on them.

[Matt]

Love mine, very glad I was able to find one after the party. IH technical/nylon stuff is so great. I’ll throw it on this weekend and will take some action photos on a dog walk for you.

[Matt]

I didn’t originally get it because I heard a green MA-1 was likely in the foreseeable future. (Orange lining ). It haunted me and I pulled the trigger about a week after getting back from Gosport. Now that I have it, I can totally see space in my closet for both.