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A2 flight jacket.
Service tested in 1930 the a2 jacket was adopted as the regulation army air corps flying jacket on may 9 1931.
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.
Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
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Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket its original designation was jacket.
Army airmen who wore them as a testament to their bravery independence and skill.
Army air forces pilots navigators and bombardiers who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.
The type a 2 flying jacket was standardized by the u s.
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The cockpit usa cotton a 2 flight jacket is a lightweight alternative to its leather cousin created in 1979 by cockpit usa.
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The a 2 flight jacket was made famous by u s.
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.
It was said that the popular film top gun may have influenced the new a 2.
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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Originally invented and developed for the world war ii u s.
After a brief period of not issuing jackets to pilots the modern a 2 was developed and issued.
The a 2 leather flight jacket is an american military flight jacket.
Pilot tested and approved since 1975.
Rothco s ma 1 flight jackets and bomber jackets are part of our military outerwear collection.
The type a 2 leather flight jacket was standardized by the u s.
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Its classic style has been in service since 1931 and over 70 years later continues to be the most sought after flight jacket design.
Army air corps as a successor to the a 1.
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