SCHOTT Type A-2 Leather BomberFlight Jacket Brown Sz XL US Army Airforces NJ

  

You are purchasing a Schott Brothers Type A-2 Army AirForces Brown Bomber Jacket. This is a men's size extra large and is an amazingly handsome jacket.

Beautiful thick leather with great lining! This is in excellent like new condition. It may have been worn once. The "TYPE A-2" leather jacket was standardized on May 29th, 1931 and was manufactured under contract until 1943.

It was the regulation ARMY AIR CORPS intermediate flying jacket and was issued and used until the end of WWII. The A-2 takes credit as being one of the most famous of all the WWII Flying jacket and was considered a must have jacket by both the pilots and flight crews.

The natural distressing and personalized details gave each garment it own unique signature and character. The escape map detail dates back to the engagement of the Air Force in the European theatre of operations.

The jacket was worn by pilots in the 8th, 9th, 12th and 15th divisions flying B-17 and B-24 bombers as well P-38, P-47 and P-51 Fighters. The escape map of Europe was originally hand sewn into the lining by the pilot in the event that his plane was shot down behind enemy lines thus allowing the downed pilot to navigate his way back to the safety of the allied troops. This A-2 flight jacket features dual-entry side and patch pockets, and a generous fit. This Measures approximately 26.5 Pit to Pit by 27.5 from under collar to bottom of jacket with 20 from Pit to end of sleeve. Full Zip and snap down hidden snap collar, SUPER NICE!! The item "SCHOTT Type A-2 Leather BomberFlight Jacket Brown Sz XL US Army Airforces NJ" is in sale since Sunday, September 23, 2018. This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men's Clothing\Coats & Jackets". The seller is "chevsler" and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

1. Brand: Schott
2. Style: Flight/Bomber
3. Size Type: Regular
4. Size (Men's): XL
5. Color: Brown
6. Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
7. Material: Leather