I don’t own a real, modern-day, Irvin jacket, but I have seen one (and tried it on, longingly) in the IWM shop. As others have said, the WPG jacket is of a lighter weight construction, principally, the lining isn’t as thick. I think this is an improvement on an original, as most people won’t need the extra warmth, as they won’t be wearing it at 25,000ft in an unheated cockpit. I see Irvin now make a light-weight version too.

The colour of both the outer and lining of the WPG is a slightly redder shade than the Irvins. But I’d guess that during the war, lots of manufacturers made these jackets, in lost of batches, and I doubt they all were exactly the same colour.

The WPG jacket doesn’t have any pockets. A shame, because I imagine sheepskin-lined pockets would be very nice to put your hands into!

It has to be said that the quality of the WPG leather isn’t up to that of a ‘real’ one.

But overall, I’m really impressed with the WPG jacket. I like it, it looks really good, only a perfectionist could fault it, and likely only someone with a real Irvin would know it wasn’t the real thing. And best of all, it is great value for money. I’m really pleased with it, and would recommend it.


Raynor - UK

I was about to buy from Eastman leather Co. Aero Cockpit USA. Simmons bilt, Aviation Leathercraft, and from a few more website.In the process I just happen to come cross WPG,after exploring some of the feature offer on this particular site I type in the seach box B




















Blackstone - US

first class service bought a 42 first thinking I would wear a jumper under but too hot so bought a 40 perfect fit I own a original 70 year old Irvin jacket and yours is a brilliant repro being a bit lighter makes it great for every day wear but great in every detail forget Eastman aces high and the rest buy wpg by the way anyone want to buy a 42 jacket worn twice cheers steve

Jones - UK