The WWII U.S. Army Air Forces A-2 Flight Jacket was standard issue for pilots and aircrew of the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1931 through 1945. Made from top-grain horsehide or goatskin leather, this jacket became a symbol of American aviators and their daring spirit in both the European and Pacific theaters. Our goat leather is naturally tanned, hand polished, blemishless, soft touch, 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm thick, waterproof, nwater resistant
This A-2 jacket features a front zipper closure, two snap-flap patch pockets, knit wool cuffs and waistband, and a pointed shirt-style leather collar. The interior is lined with cotton drill, and early patterns included epaulettes and a collar hook-and-eye fastener. Each unit or crew often personalized their jackets with painted squadron insignia, patches, or artwork, making every original unique.
This reproduction follows the original 1938–1942 contract specifications precisely, offering the same leather grain, silhouette, and wartime craftsmanship that defined the A-2 as the definitive WWII flight jacket.
