Good Wear Leather Coat Company
Good Wear Leather Coat Company
Good Wear Leather Coat Company
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Acme Leather 42-18775-P A-2 Jacket
Price: $900.00 (lightly used condition) — note shipping costs below
Fit: this pattern is comfortable in the correct size
Leather: seal brown aniline cowhide, 3oz.
Lining: mustard cotton
Knits: Aero-red wool
Snaps: All vintage NOS United-Carr Line 24s
Zipper: original M-42 nickel Talon
Thread: olive cotton
Size: 44

This is a test sample reproduction of an Aero Leather Clothing Co. original Type A-2 jacket. We took apart a great original 18775 in 2010, and this pattern has proven to be excellent. This is a test of a dark seal cowhide we've sourced from one of many cowhide resellers we use. The grain on this piece is amazing, and so much like WWII original Aeros. The finish is aniline, and reddish brown translucent coloring can be seen, especially in sunlight.

The jacket has a vintage original Talon zipper that works great, and all the snaps are vintage United-Carr Line 24 ring snaps. The knits are superb reproductions of the reddish tone wool used on so many original Aero A-2s. The thread is a correct olive tone, and the lining is extremely accurate as a mustard shade seen on vintage Aeros.

This jacket is lightly used. The leather is very soft, but dense, so it has great weight. Those who don't want the stiffness of so many modern repros will love the feel of this cowhide.

Was cowhide used on original A-2s? YES! It was even marked for whole contracts, and was accepted as a format of leather for flying jackets in 1940, many months before this contract was let to Aero. Some don't believe cowhide was used, or was only used in a tiny portion of A-2 production, but it was far more ubiquitous than a marginalized choice of leather. It's also extremely hard to differentiate from horsehide.

The jacket would ideally fit someone in the range of 5'10" to 6'1", with a chest of 42-44", and a weight of about 175-205 pounds. The jacket fits John in an ideal manner.

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Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Good Wear Acme Leather Clothing Co. 42-18775-P Type A-2 Flight Jacket from WWII

Sizing Chart


Jacket dimensions:

 Front along zipper 24"
 Front chest under arms 24.25"
 Back width under arms 24.25"
 Back height 26.5"
 Shoulder width 19.75"
 Sleeves, from shoulder to end of cuff 26.75"

Acme Leather 42-18775-P A-2 Jacket
Price: $900.00 (lightly used condition) — note shipping costs below
Fit: this pattern is comfortable in the correct size
Leather: seal brown aniline cowhide, 3oz.
Lining: mustard cotton
Knits: Aero-red wool
Snaps: All vintage NOS United-Carr Line 24s
Zipper: original M-42 nickel Talon
Thread: olive cotton
Size: 44


Payment

Payment can be made either by credit card, check, or using PayPal.com, with our moniker of info@goodwearleather.com. For credit cards, please email your intent to purchase the jacket, and we will email a SecureNet form to fill out with your credit card information. Shipping costs in addition are $55.00 for customers within the U.S.A, and $100.00 for customers outside of the U.S.A., using USPS EMS trackable shipping. 		« Return