1950s Flight Jacket

• 1950s style

• Relaxed fit

• Zip closure

• Epaulettes

• Four pocket set up hand-warmer pockets inserted into cargo pockets

• High-grade knitted collar, cuffs and waistband

• Pictured left in Dark Seal Vicenza Horsehide

This style of Flight Jacket evolved in the 1950’s as the USA looked back for inspiration to the exploits of Air Crews in their A-2 Jackets. Although the A-2 pocket has been replaced with the corded border in this four pocket design, this style of jacket is still typically referred to as a “Bomber” Jacket or “Fly Boys” jacket.

Our Flight Jacket typically uses the same Heavy Horsehide widely used during the period, and the same typical blanket or cotton linings that were popular at the time. These jackets are cut from our typical 1950’s pattern block, the same we use for all our jackets of that era.

The cut “loosely” resembles the style of the Type A-2 whilst retaining that typical authentic “fliers” look, yet with a wee bit more room for more comfort and movement than the WW2 Type A-2.

This 1950s Leather Flight Jacket is available with a fur collar upon request.