Our US Wings Cooper Original™ Russet Antique Bison A-2 is styled like the original USAAF A-2s from the 1920s but features fit & functionality upgrades for the modern wearer. The jacket is made from premium antique bison leather (in a russet brown color that was commonly seen during WWII) which will age rapidly as you wear it, lending even more character to this already outstanding jacket! Bison leather is also known for its toughness & durability while still being very soft & supple, making it a real pleasure to wear.

The US Wings Cooper Original™ Russet Antique Bison A-2 features:

• 100% Antique Bison leather
• One-piece back and sleeves
• Lighter color tone-matching knit cuffs & waistband
• Snap-down collar
• Stitched epaulets
• Hook & eye throat latch
• Large cargo pockets
• Side-entry hand-warmer pockets
• Two interior pockets
• A heavy-duty zipper
• Fit: Trim (Runs trim in shoulders and torso. We recommend to order a size larger for a more normal fit.)

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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!

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. It was said that the popular film, “Top Gun” may have influenced the new A-2. The 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.