A2 Flight Jacket History

Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket.

A2 flight jacket history.

The a2 jackets were designed with heavy duty fasteners cuffs and knit waists. Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill. Both of the a1 and a2 jackets have similar cuts but unlike the a1 jacket that had buttons the a2 were fitted with sturdy zippers instead. Browse our massive selection of bomber jackets flight patches and more.

The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s. Established in 1984 and with an international reputation for excellence you have found the ultimate flight jacket website. Handmade from grade a drum dyed leather hand inspected. The a 2 flight jacket arrived in the early 1930s.

Its style continues to be a perfect example of form following function. Even if you weren t there blasting zeros and me 109s out of the skies you can still experience some of the excitement and glory by dressing the part. Flying tigers a 2 jacket 769 00 895 00. Shop leather and textile air force a 2 flight jackets for men at cockpit usa.

The type a 2 leather flight jacket is an american military flight jacket originally invented and developed for and closely associated with world war ii u s. Us wings bomber jackets mean history heritage. Authentic a2 leather flight jackets 429 00 595 00. Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.

Pilot tested and approved since 1975. It speaks of the spirit of youth and adventure evoking a sense of courage honor and of. A flight jacket is a casual jacket that was originally created for pilots and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel. Attention to authenticity quality and history is at the heart of these products.

Flight jackets preserve an important piece of our collective history. Every detail of the vintage jacket has been masterfully copied with utmost authenticity sporting beautifully hand crafted layered leather insignia just as found on the vintage example. The a2 flight jackets were created mainly out of horsehide or goatskin. However at eastman leather clothing we are keeping a gateway to the past open.

In collaboration with layered leather patch artist sean collins of a2 jacket patches this a 2 jacket is copied directly from an original 75th jacket. The b 15 had a mouton fur collar and the wool knit waist and cuffs of many of the previous models but was produced in a variety of different shell materials including nylon. It has evolved into various styles and silhouettes including the letterman jacket and the fashionable bomber jacket that is known today.