A2 Bomber Jacket
Vtg 1940s ww2 usn m 422a wwii us navy flight leather bomber jacket g 1 named.
A2 bomber jacket. The classic a 2 bomber jacket design has been in service since 1931 and over 80 years later continues to be the most sought after flight jacket model. A2 navy flight men distressed brown genuine leather aviator bomber jacket. Us wings bomber jackets mean history heritage. Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.
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. Contact form and page. Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket. Aero real deal 42 15142 p type a 2 unmatched horsehide.
A favorite of aviators for decades the a 2 leather bomber s classic looks have withstood the test of time. Pilot tested and approved since 1975. Our retail store is now open. Its style continues to be a perfect example of form following function.
Now experience it for yourself. The iconic a 2 jacket is a hallmark of the american fighting man and has been donned by several legendary celebrities including john wayne gregory peck and frank sinatra. Army air forces pilots navigators and bombardiers who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back. 561 e hines hill road hudson ohio 44236 phone.
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Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill. 10am 3pm est. 9am 5pm est saturday. Probably the nearest to a wwii a2 made since 1943 made from the original 42 15142 p contract aero a 2 patterns.
Vintage ww2 us navy fred ostermann m 422 a ww ll flight brown leather jacket m. The legendary fighting falcon usaf style a2 leather jacket was inspired by the thunderbirds the air force air demonstration squadron known for flying their f 16 fighting falcon fighter jets through an amazing synchronized flight exercise.