A-2 Leather Flying Jacket Buyers Guide

Today I'd like to talk about my favorite leather flying jacket of all time, the A-2. It was used by USAAF pilots in World War 2, and it's the sharpest looking jacket ever made. I'd like to show you a few options where you can get decent repros, and also point out a few things to keep in mind before buying one.

Manufacturers mentioned in the video:

Bill Kelso: https://billkelsomfg.com/
Eastman Leather: https://www.eastmanleather.com/
Goodwear Leather: https://www.goodwearleather.com/
AVI Leather: https://www.avileather.com/
Five Star Leather: https://www.fivestarleather.us/

0:00 - The A-2 Jacket
1:15 - Reproductions
2:14 - My Jackets
4:05 - Materials
5:02 - Colors
5:52 - The Fit