US Wings Women’s Lambskin Bomber Jacket Modern A-2

You don’t need to be a pilot to wear our Women’s lambskin bomber jacket Modern A-2. One of the finest A-2s we’ve ever produced! The lambskin leather is ultra-lightweight. Not available on the open market, which makes it a US Wings exclusive. Hand-worked and hand-stretched to give it a luxurious level of softness and suppleness. The hand-aging antiquing process really brings out the leather’s varied grain and subtle color variations for that “antique” appearance. It’s truly a “VIP-class” jacket! Fitted specifically for women. When worn by women, the standard Men’s A-2 can be ill-fitting. The uniqueness, craftsmanship, and outstanding quality of the leather is what sets this jacket apart from all other pilot jackets. Import.

The Women’s Lambskin Bomber Jacket features:

• Antiqued lambskin leather
• 2 front pockets
• Side-entry hand warmers
• One piece back
• Snap-down collar
• An interior pocket
• Brown nylon lining
• Antiqued brass zipper
• Knit cuffs & waistband
• Color: Antique Brown
• Fit: Normal

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!

WASP History

Jacqueline Cochran formed and headed the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP). Cochran, the famed aviatrix, became the first woman to break the sound barrier. Combat duties were filled by male pilots which left a vital need for service pilots during WWII. WASPs filled the need. The WASPs logged over 60 million miles and flew virtually every type of aircraft from trainers to heavy bombers. They would often fly them as skillfully or better than their male counterparts. Recognition of these pilots were not until much later in life:

• 1984 – Awarded the Victory Medal and American Theater medal
• 2009 – Recognized and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for invaluable service in WWII

Considered trailblazers, they paved the way for future female USAF pilots. Our WASP Jackets are a tribute to these pioneering aviators.

The Modern A-2:

In 1931, the Type A-2 jacket was standardized by the US Army Air Corps to succeed the Type A-1. The A-2 has sturdy snaps, reinforced pockets, snap down collar. Replaced the A-1’s buttoned front with a zipper for added protection against the elements in the open cockpit. The creation of the modern A-2 was after a brief period of the Air Force not issuing jackets to pilots. The new A-2 was said to have been influenced by the popular film, “Top Gun”. 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.