Features:
- Jacket Length : Standard Length
- Collar Style : Shirt Style Collar
- Closure : Zipper
- Pockets : Multiple pockets for convenience
- Lining : Soft and comfortable inner lining
- Classic Aviation Look : Vintage aviation attire
- Premium Leather : Exceptional durability
- Iconic Pilot Jacket : Classic aviation style
- Comfortable and Stylish : Versatile wardrobe addition
About A2 Aviator Flight Military Pilot Bomber Jacket :
The U.S. Army Air Corps adopted the Type A-2 flying jacket as standard equipment. The outfit was described as a “Jacket, Flying, Type A-2” in the U.S. Army Air Forces Class 13 Catalog. The jacket’s structure is described as being made of “seal brown horsehide leather, stitched wristlets, and waistband” (skirt). The successor’s front button and pocket flaps were swapped out for a zipper and disguised snap fasteners. In the A-2, a shirt-style leather collar with concealed snaps at the points and a hook-and-eye latch at the neck replaced the predecessor stand-up knitted collar that had buttons for closure. The design also included shoulder straps that were stitched into a fit.
The airman wore his A-2 with as much pride as his wings, which were a prized possession. Squadron patches, rank marks, and even detailed artwork showing the kind of aircraft they flew or a replica of the artwork painted on their aircraft were frequently added and deleted by the personnels who traveled through different duty locations. Small bombs were frequently stitched onto the right front of the jackets worn by bomber crews to mark the number of missions they had completed.
