40th Anniversary Bottoms Up A-2 Pinup Cockpit Jacket

The "A-2" leather jacket, with its particular "V" design to avoid snagging with the cockpit control levers, is used in the history of the USAF, making it prestigious in itself and desired by aviation enthusiasts.

It is an exact replica of the one used by the pilot of the World War II Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Bottoms Up" bomber.

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Pin Up "Bottoms Up", a work of art hand painted on the back, in reference to the one worn on the nose of that plane.

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 adopted the clothing used by motorcyclists, examples of this are the use of airtight glasses, scarves, scarves, gloves, hats and leather jackets.

In 1938 leather jackets were born with a specific design for aviators and were used during the Second World War, the mythical A-2.

Cockpit USA Leather Jacket (Limited Edition)

This jacket has its own history, represented through the emblems (patches) of the Units to which the pilot who used it pays tribute and the famous drawing on the back, for the prestige of the wearer, which we describe below:

Features:

• Limited Edition.
• Durable horse leather with olive green stitching.
• Reddish cotton poplin lining, screen-printed and embroidered.
• Hand-painted pattern on back.
• Embroidered patches.
• Two front pockets with snap flap closure.
• Inside pocket.
• Elastic waistband and cuffs.
• Uniquely cut.
• Made in the United States of America.