Cotton A2 Flight Jacket
The type a 2 leather flight jacket was standardized by the u s.
Cotton a2 flight jacket. Army air corps as a successor to the a 1. The cockpit usa cotton a 2 flight jacket is a lightweight alternative to its leather cousin created in 1979 by cockpit usa. Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931. Highly recommended excellent jacket.
Pilot tested and approved since 1975. Vintage avirex type a 2 flight jacket air force zipper brown bomber size large. It is most closely associated with world war ii u s. Tightly woven cotton twill cotton lining with a silk screened patriotic citation design.
Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill. Awesome jacket quality made thru out strong durable cotton fits very well according to size the leather collar gives this bomber jacket a richer look of the a2 flight jackets and also the inside lining logo the nation salutes you with the us flags really brings this jacket out into history of the a2s. The cloth jacket you ll find yourself wearing all year round. The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s.
This jacket is the ideal substitute for the leather version while in warmer climates. The type a 2 leather flight jacket is one of the most classic and immediately recognizable articles of military clothing ever designed. Our selection of cloth jackets include field jackets tanker jackets and cotton versions of the a 2 and b 15 jackets. Its style continues to be a perfect example of form following function.
Army pilots who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted. Shop leather and textile air force a 2 flight jackets for men at cockpit usa. Found this jacket to very much the same accept this one can be washed vs. Vintage avirex type a 2 flight bomber jacket khaki cotton leather large.
Avirex leather bomber jacket type a 2 us army air force 44 lg han solo. Order the a 2 pilot jacket for sale today. The cockpit usa cotton a 2 flight jacket is a lightweight alternative to its leather cousin created in 1979 by cockpit usa. 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.
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. Fits good very comfortable soft and perhaps just a little bit heavier then the original i had this is a jacket you can wear for the most part year round sizing of a medium of 42 44 i would say is off as others who sell a similar version.