The A-2 flight jacket, a symbol of World War II, continues to captivate collectors around the world. This is an authentic WWII-era A-2 jacket manufactured in the 1940s.

Unfortunately, the label is missing and the manufacturer is unknown, but the jacket itself is undoubtedly an original piece manufactured during that era. It features a TALON zipper on the front and retains the simple, classic silhouette characteristic of the A-2.

The A-2 is a legendary flight jacket that was officially adopted by the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1930s and issued to aircrew members across all aircraft types, including fighters, bombers, and transport planes.During the war, numerous manufacturers—including Rough Wear, Aero Leather Clothing, Dubow, Cable Raincoat, and Monarch—were responsible for production. While the basic design was common across all manufacturers, the collar styles, silhouettes, and leather quality varied by manufacturer, and these differences have become a major part of the jacket’s appeal today.

As they carried out their missions, the aircrew of that era adorned their jackets with unit insignia and paint, etching their pride and bonds with their comrades into the fabric.While the squadron patch attached to this jacket is believed to be a replica added in later years, the jacket itself is undoubtedly an authentic piece from the WWII era. It exudes a sense of history unique to a garment that has been passed down while being personally customized over the years.

While the leather shows overall signs of peeling paint and aging, it still retains its elasticity, and with proper maintenance, it remains in good enough condition to be worn for years to come. Considering its age, the leather’s condition is by no means poor, and as a jacket from over 80 years ago, it exudes a truly captivating aura.

While the lining shows some age-related staining, the fabric itself remains in relatively good condition. The ribbing has some wear and small tears, but it is not significantly deteriorated; for an A-2 jacket of this era, it can be considered to be in relatively good condition. There are no noticeable odors.

The size is estimated to be around 36, which is on the smaller side, but it is the original size typical of flight crew members of that era, making it a genuine piece that is quite rare to find today.

Among the many World War II flight jackets that existed, the A-2 transcends mere military gear and continues to be highly regarded to this day as a symbol of U.S. military aviation history. This jacket, which allows you to feel the history of soaring through the skies alongside the aircrew who supported combat operations, is a piece of impeccable historical and collectible value.

Please note that since this is a used item, returns are not accepted.

Size (measured flat)

Shoulder width: 46 cm

Chest width: 52 cm

Length: 60 cm

Sleeve Length: 63 cm

*Consignment item