The history of the A-2 flight jacket runs back to the early 30's when it became the standard issued flight jacket used by the US Air Force. One of them main differences from its predecessor, the A-1 jacket, was the addition of a zipper instead of buttons. The jacket remained in service up until 1943 and it is perhaps one of the most iconic leather jackets ever made. Many of the civilian causal and leisure styled leather jackets that became popular after WWll got their inspiration from this style of jacket.
This jacket is second hand but it is in great condition. Signs of wear can be found, but it's still close to being as new. While reading on Aeros website, one find out that this contract jacket is made out of an archive item.
This version sits between the early 1938 A-2 Jacket with Stand collar, narrower sleeves and more neater fitting than the more common 1942 A-2 jacket.
- Second Hand Aero Leather A-2 Horsehide Leather Jacket
- Contract 40-3785-P
- Horsehide Leather
- Size 48
- Brown
- Talon brass zipper
- Two front pockets
- Stand collar
- Military grade cotton lining
- Knitted wool cuffs and waistband
All measurements are in centimeters and measured on a flat surface. Width is measured straight across the chest from armpit to armpit, length is measured at the back of the garment from the neck down and the sleeve length is measured on the underarm from the armpit to the end of the cuff.
| Width |
Length |
Sleeve |
| 65cm |
72cm |
55cm |
