Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA
Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket Mens Pilot Jackets  BuckerBook €694.21 Cockpit USA

Tokyo Raiders A-2 Cockpit Jacket

Z21S018/34

Aviator jacket A-2 (Cockpit USA), leather model used during World War II by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF).

This exclusive jacket is dedicated to the men of the USAAF who heroically, under Doolittle's command, embarked aboard the North American B-25 "Mitchell" light bombers and took off from the aircraft carrier "USS Hornet" to bomb the capital of Japan on April 18, 1942 (Tokyo Raiders).

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. 

Size
Colour
  • Brown
€694.21
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Expected delivery date : 07/11/2024

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Embroidered patch of the 34th Bomber Squadron of the USAAF (author of the feat).

The "A-2" leather jacket, with its particular "V" design, to avoid snagging with the cockpit joysticks, is used in USAF history, 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 clothing used by motorcyclists, examples of this 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

  • Durable vegetable tanned horse leather.
  • Cotton lining with story in honor of the Tokyo Riders.
  • Collar with snap closure.
  • Front zipper with wind flap.
  • Two front pockets with snap closure flap.
  • One inside pocket.
  • Fabric waistband and cuffs.
  • Regular fit.
  • Available in brown.
  • Made in the USA.

Major, James H. Doolittle with the jacket before the flight, placing a Japanese medal on a bomb that would be dropped on Tokyo.

Material
Original Leather
Garment Cut
Regular
Z21S018/34

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