Heaven Sent 50 Mission™ WWII A-2 Jacket

Heaven Sent 50 Mission™ WWII A-2 Hand Painted Jacket Made from supple and grainy aged New Zealand sheepskin leather. Leather gives this jacket the rugged & battle-worn look of a A-2 from WWII. Although it may look like a hand-me-down from a WWII veteran, this jacket has the fit & functionality of a modern A-2. Includes side-entry hand warmer pockets and two interior pockets, not included on WWII-era A-2 jackets. Hand painted by Jim Harley in the USA. Limited Edition A-2! The Heaven Sent 50 Mission™ WWII A-2 Jacket features: Hand painted Heaven Sent artwork – Back Hand painted leather patch – Left Chest 350th Bomber Squadron 100th Bomb Group Aged New Zealand sheepskin leather 2 Side entry hand warmer pockets 2 Interior Pockets Snap-down collar One piece back Antiqued brass zipper Brown satiny lining Optional: WWII-style leather name-strip Embossed with your name (or any other lettering up to 14 characters in length) Color: Vintage Brown Sizes: Regular and Long Fit: Normal Custom hand painted jackets are final sale The US Wings 50 Mission™ collections are inspired by the heritage of World War II USAAF aviators. It features historically influenced designs and flight-jacket styling that honor the authentic legacy of the crews who flew these legendary missions. Blends authentic military-inspired styling with historically rooted details that pay tribute to the courage, craftsmanship, and spirit of America. Includes some special details like an Escape Map or B-17® Flying Fortress lining 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 Sportswear jackets worn by your father, grandfather or even great-grandfather. Artwork Features and History: Jacket is a tribute to the crew of the B-17G Flying Fortress “Heaven Sent” and was custom hand-painted by our resident artist Jim Harley on our 50 Mission™ Sheepskin A-2 Jacket. The plane and its crew were part of the 100th Bomb Group that was stationed out of Thorpe Abbotts airfield in England during WWII. This jacket is modeled after one that’s enshrined in the 8th Air Force Museum near Savannah, Georgia. For additional Custom Artwork visit our Hand-painted Nose Art Jackets page or our Hand-painted Leather Patches page