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.

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

AIR FLEECE KNIT 2B JACKET - テーラードジャケット

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

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

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

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

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

40s US ARMY MOTORCYCLE JACKET WWⅡ

AVIREX COMFORTABLE SINGLE RIDERS JACKET

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

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

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