Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill.
A2 flight jacket.
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.
Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.
The cockpit usa cotton a 2 flight jacket is a lightweight alternative to its leather cousin created in 1979 by cockpit usa.
Rothco s flight jacket which is commonly referred to as a bomber jacket was inspired by the 1950 s flight jacket worn by military personnel including the air force.
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After a brief period of not issuing jackets to pilots the modern a 2 was developed and issued.
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Originally invented and developed for the world war ii u s.
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Army air forces pilots navigators and bombardiers who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.
The classic a 2 bomber jacket design has been in service since 1931 and over 80 years later continues to be the most sought after flight jacket model.
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Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
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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.
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Crafted from tightly woven cotton twill the jacket features snap close top and side entry pockets epaulets an interior chest pocket a washable leather snap down collar and shoulder tabs along with knit cuffs and waistband.
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Pilot tested and approved since 1975.
Its style continues to be a perfect example of form following function.
The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s.
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The type a 2 leather flight jacket was standardized by the u s.
The a 2 leather flight jacket is an american military flight jacket.
Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket.