This US Brown A-2 Leather Flight Jacket, also commonly searched for as an A2 leather pilot jacket, is a classic brown leather flight jacket inspired by the jackets worn by American USAAF pilots and aircrew during WW2. The jacket features the recognizable short A-2 cut with leather collar, front zipper, two flap pockets, knitted cuffs and knitted waistband.

The A-2 flight jacket is one of the most iconic pilot jackets in American aviation history. With its strong leather appearance, practical fit and typical 1940s details, this jacket is suitable for WW2 re-enactment, living history, USAAF displays, WASP display, film productions, events and vintage everyday wear.

Please note: this is a modern reproduction in A-2 / A2 style. The jacket is supplied without a personal name tag as standard. If you would like the jacket with a name tag, please select the correct option or product bundle and enter the desired name or nickname.

Historical Context

The A-2 flight jacket was developed in the early 1930s for the U.S. Army Air Corps and became one of the most recognizable leather flight jackets of the American air forces during WW2. It was worn by pilots, bomber crews and other members of the U.S. Army Air Forces.

Many original A-2 jackets were personalized with leather name tags, squadron patches, rank insignia or painted back artwork showing nose-art, mission symbols or unit artwork. Because of this, the A-2 became more than just a practical flight jacket. It became a personal symbol connected to crew, aircraft and mission.

Specificaties

US Brown A-2 / A2 Leather Flight Jacket, modern reproduction, brown leather, leather collar, front zipper, two flap pockets, shoulder straps, knitted cuffs and waistband, light inner lining, suitable for WW2 re-enactment, living history, USAAF display, WASP display, film production and vintage wear