Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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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: billkelsomfg.com
Eastman Leather: eastmanleather.com
Goodwear Leather: goodwearleather.com
AVI Leather: avileather.com
Five Star Leather: 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