Aero Barnstomer (photos for Thomas) (2024)

Here's some snaps of my Aero Barnstormer for Thomas who is thinking about picking one of these up.

Mine is CXL FQHH in brown with the cotton drill lining. I love this coat and wear it a lot over spring and autumn here as it's brilliant in bad weather with a thick jumper. They are very practical coats and obviously have a very WWI/interwar aviator style to them without the cumbersome nature of a full length flying coat like a Burfron. CXL FQHH is IMHO simply one of the most beautiful leathers in the world, and is the only leather to get one of these in.

And Thomas I hope the photos help in your decision! Apologies also, a couple of them are slightly out focus.

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Thank you for the effort

I especially like the chromexxel stuff from AERO coz it feels sturdy and looks top notch classy

The cut is exactly what i’m after

How do those buttons react when closing them to fight through the thick-leather button holes

Thomas Koehle said:

Thank you for the effort

I especially like the chromexxel stuff from AERO coz it feels sturdy and looks top notch classy

The cut is exactly what i’m after

How do those buttons react when closing them to fight through the thick-leather button holes

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No problem Thomas happy to help!

No drama buttoning it up and boy oh boy are those buttons stitched on well! Obviously when you're dealing with something like Horween FQHH they need to be stitched on really well and Aero have done an amazing job.

mulceber said:

Gorgeous jacket. I’ve eyed getting one of them in the past. I’d love to see some fit pics.

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Here you go. These are actually from back in 2013 when I got it. Worn over an old vintage rugby jersey and in a slightly warmer than here, Melbourne ;-)

One great thing about these is that you can take the belt off and wear it without. I tend to do a bit of both with it. Often worn with my Royal Flying Corps scarf unsurprisingly!

tjoenn said:

Perfect fit and amazing looking!!

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Tusen takk ;-)

Thomas Koehle said:

Which size do you wear Burt?

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Thomas
I’ve have a Black size 46 that is snug on me but very wearable.

Thomas Koehle said:

My halfbelt is size 46 - wondering whether I should size up when ordering????

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I'd give your body measurements to the fellas at Aero and they should be able to work it out.

I bought mine secondhand (although it had really never been used) based purely on the jacket measurements themselves and as you can see in the pics the fit was spot on. I wear a 42'' blazer, 44'' in an A-2 and my Barnstormer is a 40 so that gives you some idea of how they are sized like an overcoat.