A2 Flight Jacket
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A2 flight jacket. The type a 2 flying jacket was standardized by the u s. Contact form and page. Army air forces pilots. The type a 2 leather flight jacket was standardized by the u s.
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. The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s. Pilot tested and approved since 1975. Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket. Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill. Originally invented and developed for the world war ii u s. Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.
Shop leather and textile air force a 2 flight jackets for men at cockpit usa. Army air forces pilots navigators and bombardiers who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back. Our retail store is now open. Cockpit usa offers authentic military jackets apparel and accessories for adventure seekers and free thinkers.
9am 5pm est saturday. Its classic style has been in service since 1931 and over 70 years later continues to be the most sought after flight jacket design. From 540 00 560 00. 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.
The cockpit usa cotton a 2 flight jacket is a lightweight alternative to its leather cousin created in 1979 by cockpit usa. Free shipping on orders over 1 000 free shipping in the u s a on selected items. Rothco s ma 1 flight jackets and bomber jackets are part of our military outerwear collection. Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
After a brief period of not issuing jackets to pilots the modern a 2 was developed and issued. Crafted from tightly woven cotton twill the jacket features snap close top and side entry pockets epaulets an interior chest pocket a washable leather snap down collar and shoulder tabs along with knit cuffs and waistband. Shop our handcrafted outerwear today. 10am 3pm est.
Rothco s flight jacket which is commonly referred to as a bomber jacket was inspired by the 1950 s flight jacket worn by military personnel including the air force. Wasp a 2 flight jacket. It was said that the popular film top gun may have influenced the new a 2. 561 e hines hill road hudson ohio 44236 phone.