A-2 Jacket From National Geographic

[Ragingblues]

They send me the National Geographic catalog and this A-2 - WWII jacket was in the latest edition:

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shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/334/3306/215.html

Here's the text for you non link clickers :

Leather A-2 Flight Jacket

National Geographic performed an important service during World War II as we supplied maps to the Allies. Maps were often sewn in to the lining of the A-2 flight jackets in case the pilots were shot down over enemy territory. This is a reproduction of the historical WWII flight jackets, originally issued in 1931 and then worn by the allied pilots who flew perilous missions over wartime terrain, and the lining features a re-creation of the survival maps of southern France. A surface of vintage French lamb leather adds to the authenticity. Features include some of the customizations that pilots preferred, such as the wind flap, front zipper with storm flap, hidden snap-down collar points, knit cuffs and waistband, and flap-top and side-entry pockets. Imported.
Men's sizes M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48).

$399.00


Just passing this along, in case anyone is interested.

Ken

[IndyBlues]

That's a nice looking jacket, thanks for the link, Ken The A-2s look great in lamb, don't they?? What's scary, is I'm getting to the point where I recognize what leather a jacket is made of, just from a pic As soon as I clicked the pic, I was like "Man, that is a nice looking lambskin". Then reading your text, it verified it for me. A few years ago, I thought all jackets were made of cow, lol.
'Blues

[Ragingblues]

Not a problem... as I thought it was very nice looking myself!

I know what you mean about being able to spot types of leather. I definitely don't consider myself an expert or even close, but I have much more of an eye for leather in garments now. I never really thought about it before, to be honest.

I think what makes this jacket so appealing is the great photo of it. The layout/arrangement, especially how the jacket is positioned to show the sleeve wrinkles and shape, really helps sell it. Of course, I'm not buying ;D, but that's also because money is tight right now. I really like the map liner too!

Ken

[Kt. Templar]

admin said:

Not a problem... as I thought it was very nice looking myself!

I know what you mean about being able to spot types of leather. I definitely don't consider myself an expert or even close, but I have much more of an eye for leather in garments now. I never really thought about it before, to be honest.

I think what makes this jacket so appealing is the great photo of it. The layout/arrangement, especially how the jacket is positioned to show the sleeve wrinkles and shape, really helps sell it. Of course, I'm not buying ;D, but that's also because money is tight right now. I really like the map liner too!

Ken

I know what you mean about leather spotting. It's getting ridiculous noting to myself what sort of leather some one is wearing as thay walk past. Does that jacket have pleats, cargo pockets, etc, etc. Must STOP staring!

[IndyBlues]

kttemplar said:

Does that jacket have pleats, cargo pockets, etc, etc. Must STOP staring!

LOL, I know EXACTLY what you mean, KT. I do it all the time.
'Blues ;D

[Alabama Jones]

admin said:

They send me the National Geographic catalog and this A-2 - WWII jacket was in the latest edition:

129.41.11.145/is/image/us/local/products/scene7/72608.jpg? - Photo (Image function won't work with this one)

shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/334/3306/215.html

Here's the text for you non link clickers :

Leather A-2 Flight Jacket

National Geographic performed an important service during World War II as we supplied maps to the Allies. Maps were often sewn in to the lining of the A-2 flight jackets in case the pilots were shot down over enemy territory.

Wow, and to think I always thought that was just a fashion trend from the 80's in the Indy/Top Gun flight jacket craze. Thanks 'Blues!