Our Cooper Original™ Cowhide “Ace” A-2 Leather Jacket is made the classic brown leather jacket such a wardrobe essential. To further set this jacket apart from others, we’ve also included a red rayon lining to show off your status as a true Ace! While red linings were never a standard feature in WWII A-2 jackets, some fighter groups had a tradition of replacing the standard lining with one made from red silk when a fighter pilot achieved “Ace” status (ace = 5 aerial victories). Made from a silky, yet durable, rayon material that contrasts quite handsomely with the black color of the jacket.
Although the pattern, color and lining have been updated, it’s still unmistakably an A-2, the iconic jacket originally adopted by the USAAF back in 1931. And with the addition of the red lining, you’re sure to feel like a real “Ace” every time you slip this jacket on!
The Cooper Original™ Cowhide “Ace” A-2 Leather Jacket features:
- 100% Naked mil-spec Cowhide
- U.S.A.A.F Military Issue
- Snap-down collar
- Throat hook
- Two front cargo pockets
- NO Side-entry hand-warmers
- Two Interior pockets
- Leather double slotted pen/pencil pocket
- Tailored sleeves
- Red Rayon interior lining
- One-piece back
- Jacket Lengths: Regular & Long
- Color: Seal Brown
- Fit: Normal
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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.
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