A-2 Leather Pilot's Jacket, iconic garment that equipped the pilots and air crew of the US Army Air Force (US Army) during World War II.
This is a special and unique edition, commemorative of the 40th Anniversary that is manufactured under the US Army specifications of the time. A distinction for aviation enthusiasts in general and professionals in particular.
Since this item is made to order in the USA, delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks. In case it takes longer, we will inform you personally.
La cazadora de cuero "A-2", con su particular diseño en "V", para evitar el enganche con las palancas de mando de la cabina, es utilizada en la historia de la USAF, haciéndola prestigiosa de por si y deseada por los amantes de la aviación.
Esta es una edición especial y única, conmemorativa del 40 Aniversario que esta fabricada bajo las especificaciones de la US Army, de la época. Una distinción para los amantes de la aviación en general y para los profesionales en particular.
Features
- Horse leather with stitching in olive green thread.
- Propelin lining in reddish cotton.
- Two front pockets with flaps and snap closure.
- Inside pocket.
- Waist and cuffs in elastic textile.
- Regular fit.
- Available in brown with aged look.
- Due to its handmade production, all jackets do not have the same color tone.
- Made in the United States of America.
History
From the first applications of aviation (1910-1920), the flight uniformity of pilots in general was focused on combating the cold and the impact of the air, for this purpose it adopted the garments used by motorcyclists, examples of which are the use of airtight glasses, scarves, scarves, gloves, hats and leather jackets.
In 1938 the leather jackets were born with a specific design for aviators and were used during the Second World War, the mythical A-2, a garment that marked the design of the others.
- Material
- Original Leather
- Garment Cut
- Regular