A-2 pilot jacket, used by the United States Air Force (USAF), made of leather.
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.
The "A-2" leather jacket, with its particular "V" design to avoid snagging with the cockpit joysticks, is used in the history of the USAF, making it prestigious in itself and desired by aviation enthusiasts.
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.
Features
- Antique leather.
- Embroidered and silk-screened lining.
- Front zipper with wind flap.
- Two front pockets with hook-and-eye flap closure.
- Side entry pockets.
- Two inside pockets.
- Fabric waistband and cuffs.
- Regular fit.
- Made in USA.
- Material
- Original Leather
- Garment Cut
- Regular