Army Air Corps Jacket

Made in the USA of Argentine cowhide, the distressed leather Army Air Corps jacket was wildly popular in the 1980s and was much copied as I remember. All is fair, seeing as it’s a copy of an original anyway! It was in the catalogues along with the Goatskin Flight Jacket and Leather Flight Jacket so they had two WWII pilots jackets at the same time. This one was a bit lighter and slimmer. The jacket sold until Holiday 1987.

From the catalogue: “Originally styled in the early 1940s, worn by the Flying Tigers in China and Europe’s Mustang and Thunderbolt pilots. Crafted from the first quality matched cowhides to the actual Army Air Corps specs. Every detail from the original is here: Snap down collar, nylon lining, grommets under the arms, epaulets, side entry cargo pockets, inside pocket, zipper guard, brass zipper. It’s so true to its inspiration that we’ve added one final dimension that takes it all the way-a few years of “wear” to the otherwise new leather. A tough cockpit jacket that weighs little for all the warmth and amenity it provides”.