Description: WILLIS & GEIGER Horsehide Leather Type A-2 USAF bomber jacket Sz Menโs Small ๐โ . Willis & Geiger Outfitters was an expeditionary outfitting company in the United States. The company outfitted Roald Amundsen, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, Sir Edmund Hillary, the Flying Tigers, and other legends of the 20th century. The company picked up a US defense contract for air force pilot jackets in 1931. In 1936, Ernest Hemingway designed his own bush jacket made by Willis & Geiger Outfitters. A version of the US military flight jacket was made under contract during World War II, which incidentally was designed by Eddie Bauer. Easily one of the most iconic flight jackets ever worn, the Type A-2 flying jacket has become as legendary as the U.S. Army Air Force Pilots and aircrew who wore them during World War II. The A-2โs origins go back many years before the war even began when it was introduced in 1931 as the replacement to the A-1 flight jacket previously worn by aviators during the 1920s. The A-2 was produced in large quantities through 1943 and would become prized possessions for pilots and aircrew who wore them even after the war was long over. This military-issue type jacket was designed and approved by the U.S. Air Force and made in the United States. The jacket shell is made of premium hand-stitched Horsehide. The jacket features dual knit cuffs and waist band along with a nylon interior lining. In addition, the jacket has a U.S. Air Force-regulation snap down leather lined collar, shoulder epaulets, two snap down pockets, a full-length brass zippered opening with integrated wind flap, a metal hook under the collar to fasten the top of the opening, and dark colored brass grommets under each armpit for ventilation. Men's size small! Fabulous vintage condition!!! Very rarely worn. From a Non smoking environment Made in USA Type A-2 Brown color Heavy duty metal zip front Snap button & hook collar 2 front flapped patch pockets No inner pockets Fully lined Sewn shoulder epaulets Stretch waist and cuff bands really keep the cold out. Soft 100% genuine Horsehide leather exterior, nylon liner Leather is incredible!, VERY comfortable. EXCELLENT previously worn condition: No flaws, light signs of wear. Exterior looks perfect with only the lightest signs of wear on the stretch waistband. Interior looks great! No odors! SIZE = men's size Small You'll appreciate the fine condition and the quick shipping. FAsT SHIPPING in CONTINENTAL US, Ebay Global Shipping available for FOREIGN destinations. Ask questions before bidding. I'll be more than glad to answer all of your questions related to this jacket. I ship fast!!โ I ship fully insuredโ I ship with full trackingโ I pack carefullyโ Please email me with any questions or for additional information. Bid with confidence. Many years of positive feedback. Never a neutral nor negative feedback! Thank you very much and happy bidding.
Price: 499 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-19T12:24:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Willis & Geiger
Material: Leather
Size (Men's): S