A-2 Leather Flying Jacket Buyers Guide

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