Bomber Jacket Recommendations...

[Martinis at 8]

I'm looking for a bomber jacket. Recommendations please.

I'm looking for a new one, not one that has survived the decades. Any links would be helpful. Price? Let's keep it under $1k.

Thank you,

M8

 

[john z]

Here's four makers I'd consider:
http://www.lostworldsinc.com/
http://www.eastmanleather.com/
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=home
http://www.realmccoys.co.nz/

 

[scotrace]

Add Goodwear Leather Coat Company

 

[Diamondback]

If you get the Sears Leather Connection catalog, their A-2 isn't "perfect" (hand warmer pockets, 3-piece back, some details) but for ~$120, it's not bad. I call mine "the starving-college-student version of the A-2".

 

[Jovan]

Wouldn't that just be a thrift store A2?

 

[Martinis at 8]

Thanks guys. That Eastman company looks like it has some good stuff. I'm a brick & mortar type of purchaser. Any good store recommendations?

M8

 

[john z]

Wouldn't that just be a thrift store A2?

It wouldn't be an A2 in any way, shape of form.

 

[scotrace]

For brick & mortar, there's US Wings in Stow, Ohio (great to work with). Other than that...

 

[Lincsong]

I have a Remy lambskin jacket. It's a beautiful jacket, soft and the only one I know of that's still made in the U.S.A.

 

[Martinis at 8]

I have a Remy lambskin jacket. It's a beautiful jacket, soft and the only one I know of that's still made in the U.S.A.

Show me a link please.

Thanks,

M8

 

[Jovan]

It wouldn't be an A2 in any way, shape of form.

Huh?

 

[Fletch]

Purist, take-no-prisoners definition: Type A-2 must have a one-piece back panel and NOT have side entry pockets (or ideally any inside pockets; exception: 352d FG "Bluenoses").

 

[Jovan]

Well, I was saying that the "starving college student A2" is probably one gotten from a thrift store, since it's cheap.

 

[Edward]

Purist, take-no-prisoners definition: Type A-2 must have a one-piece back panel and NOT have side entry pockets (or ideally any inside pockets; exception: 352d FG "Bluenoses").

gaaaaahhhhhh.... I so should not have followed that link. Now I want one of those as well! :eusa_doh:

 

[Doctor Strange]

Well, I was saying that the "starving college student A2" is probably one gotten from a thrift store, since it's cheap.

It could also refer to the "current-spec" models from US Wings, Legendary USA, Taylor's Leatherwear, San Francisco Leather Factory, remaining old-stock Coopers, etc., that you can find new sale-priced for around $200 - or lightly used on eBay for less...

 

[Atticus Finch]

Hi Folks,

Interesting. M8 requested recommendations for a good "bomber jacket". Immediately, everyone started talking about A-2s. What about G-1s, M-422s, A-1s, AN-J-3s, B-3s, B-6s, Irvins and all of the many cloth jackets beginning with the B-10? They flew in bombers, too!

Atticus

 

[The Wingnut]

How 'bout a fighter jacket instead? Or a patrol jacket? Liaison jacket?

Oh, wait! There's the ultra-rare torpedo jacket!

I know, not helping...sick of the phrase 'bomber jacket'. It means next to nothing.

 

[Martinis at 8]

Gee. I take back the request. No more recommendations on "bomber" jackets please.

I'll just go buy a CoreTech or Joe Rocket jacket for the new motorcycle.

Cheers,

M8

 

[The Wingnut]

Oy! I suppose I should have put something in there to indicate a joke.

Look into Atticus' recommendations. There are some great patterns that are off the beaten path and don't look like your typical mall purchase. Much as I like my A-2s, they're a bit more popular than they really should be, and having only two pockets, you're limited with regard to utility.

 

[Martinis at 8]

Oy! I suppose I should have put something in there to indicate a joke.

Look into Atticus' recommendations. There are some great patterns that are off the beaten path and don't look like your typical mall purchase. Much as I like my A-2s, they're a bit more popular than they really should be, and having only two pockets, you're limited with regard to utility.

Too late! I already bought a nice synthetic perforated motorcycle jacket (helps with the heat here in Texas) since my last post. Also just put on my first five miles on the new bike for orientation.

I'll learn about bomber jackets later. Maybe if I find a nice one, I'll make a purchase and use it during our short winters for short rides down to the coffee shop.

Cheers,

M8