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Sporty’s Front Quarter Horsehide Leather Type A-2 USAF bomber jacket Sz 40 Men’s Medium??? . Easily one of the most iconic flight jackets ever worn, the Type A-2 flying jacket has become as legendary as the U. Army Air Force Pilots and aircrew who wore them during World War II. The A-2’s 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. 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. 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 36 size small! From a Non smoking environment. Heavy duty metal zip front. Snap button & hook collar. 2 front flapped patch pockets. Stretch waist and cuff bands really keep the cold out. Soft 100% genuine front quarterHorsehide leather exterior, nylon liner. EXCELLENT previously worn condition: Some light signs of wear. Please look at all the photos to get a clear view. Exterior looks perfect with only the lightest signs of wear on the stretch waistband. SIZE = 40 men’s size Medium. I’ll be more than glad to answer all of your questions related to this jacket.