American Pilot Goatskin A-2 Jacket

American Pilot Goatskin A-2 Jacket Made from aged heavyweight mountain goatskin leather, which is heavier & more rugged than standard goatskin (while still being soft & supple). Designed to handle whatever you can throw at it while you’re out exploring the mountains, jungles, badlands or the streets of your favorite metropolis. Goatskin leather is known for its durability (military-issue leather jackets have been made from goatskin for decades) but mountain goatskin leather takes that durability to the next level, so you know this jacket can handle whatever harsh elements your wandering soul may encounter. Our American Pilot Goatskin A-2 has all the toughness, versatility, functionality, and style you’ll need so don’t embark on your next expedition without one! Imported leather.  B/O sizes please allow 4-5 weeks to complete The American Pilot Goatskin A-2 Jacket features: Antiqued goatskin leather Two front cargo pockets with reinforced side-entry hand warmers Snap-down collar USA map satin lining Two interior snap pockets Color: Brown Fit: Military Fit (This jacket follows military sizing standards, we recommend ordering one size up for a more relaxed fit).       Protect your jacket with our new jacket care products. These products are all natural and hand made in the USA. It will help preserve your new jacket or add years back to your old one. Exposure to the elements and regular wear will dry out and fade your jacket. Replenish your jacket now! History of Cooper: Founded in 1922, Cooper manufactured raincoats for the US Army in 1917-1918 as well as field jackets from 1941-1945. On January 5 1942, Cooper was awarded the contract to produce A-2 jackets for the USAAF during WWII. In 1988, they were awarded a contract to produce A-2s for the USAF; the jackets were created using patterns from an original A-2 but were made in a fuller cut to accommodate modern physiques. In 1996, they were awarded a contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to re-design the A-2 into what would become the current military-issue version. Fit & functionality upgrades were made to this venerable Air Force flight jacket, including side-entry hand-warmer pockets and an interior pocket (which had previously only been available on civilian A-2 versions, not on military-issue A-2s), underarm gussets, and a more roomy fit. Their contribution to the civilian market was no less significant. Cooper produced a range of A-2s, G-1s, Indy jackets and more to customers around the world. US Wings partnered with Cooper in 1986 and ending when Cooper ceased production in the late 1990s. US Wings is the official home of the Cooper name and we’re proud to continue the tradition of excellence. This line consists of classic Cooper jackets as well as a number of “new classics” that are sure to appeal to any leather jacket enthusiast. Rest assured that we’ve retained Cooper’s commitment to quality, putting only the finest materials and the highest level of craftsmanship into the jackets that bear the Cooper Original name. This ensures that our jackets will be of the same high quality as the original Cooper jackets worn by your father, grandfather or even great-grandfather. The Modern A-2: The A-2 leather flight jacket is an American military flight jacket. Originally invented and developed for the World War II U.S. Army Air Forces pilots. After a brief period of not issuing jackets to pilots, the modern A-2 was developed and issued. The popular film, “Top Gun” may have influenced the new A-2. First Air Force A-2 contract was awarded to Avirex, but all subsequent contracts from 1988 to 1998 were awarded to Neil Cooper USA, now U.S. Wings of Ohio. The modern design differs from the original design in several ways. With a looser fit, made from goatskin in seal brown, side entry pockets, and an inside wallet pockets.