WW2 US Army Air Forces Type A2 Leather Flight Jacket
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World War 2 U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) Type A2 Leather Flight Jacket. The leather flight jacket's, sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket, original designation was "Jacket, Pilot's (summer)". Worn by pilots, navigators and bombardiers, who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back. Traces of a removed patch are clearly visible. The jacket is having a functional Talon zipper. The leather is showing normal traces of usage and is in overall good used condition, there is some damage to the wool waistband and cuffs. The jacket is complete with manufacturer label by the company of 'J.A. Dubow Mfg Co' from Chicago. Rare original A-2 Type Flight Jacket in good used condition!