A Brief History of the A-2 Flight Jacket – Analog:Shift

When you hear the words “leather jacket,” what comes to mind? Even with limited sartorial knowledge, there’s a healthy chance that it’s the A-2 that’s plastered across your brain — complete with images of bomber crews racing off to get their B-17s in the air. Here, we examine the history of this WW2 staple.

40s US ARMY MOTORCYCLE JACKET WWⅡ

40s US ARMY MOTORCYCLE JACKET WWⅡ

40s US ARMY MOTORCYCLE JACKET WWⅡ

AVIREX COMFORTABLE SINGLE RIDERS JACKET

40s Japanese airforce jacket vintage WW2

大放出セール Jacket FLIGHT LEATHER and JACKET／TYPE A-2 A-2 - ジャケット/アウター

大放出セール Jacket FLIGHT LEATHER and JACKET／TYPE A-2 A-2 - ジャケット/アウター

Cooper Type A-2 U.S. Air Force Goatskin Leather Jacket - Coats & jackets

40s US ARMY MOTORCYCLE JACKET WWⅡ

Cooper Type A-2 U.S. Air Force Goatskin Leather Jacket - Coats & jackets