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.
Army air corps leather flight jacket.
Its style continues to be a perfect example of form following function.
Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket.
Its classic style has been in service since 1931 and over 70 years later continues to be the most sought after flight jacket design.
The hefty bomber jacket is cut for a generous fit and its poly fiber fill provides cold season comfort with a snap down collar epaulets zip up front with wind flap two front cargo.
The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s.
Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.
Army air forces pilots navigators and bombardiers who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.
Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill.
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The type a 2 flying jacket was standardized by the u s.
Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
Army aviators in 1931 and worn by flight crews throughout world war ii the a 2 flight jacket was reissued by the u s.
Flight jackets were introduced during the early years of ww1 when many planes were not pressurized and so protection from the elements was required.
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Air force in 1987.