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The Type A-2 leather flight jacket is one of the most classic and immediately recognizable articles of military clothing ever designed. It is most closely associated with World War II U.S. Army fighter pilots, who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.

Cockpit USA (formerly Avirex LTD), the prime and only USAF government contractor for Air Force issue flight jackets, now offers the updated current 21st century version of the classic A-2 Air Force pilot's jacket, made out of the same luxurious Mil. Spec. government goatskin as earlier A-2 versions. The Air Force life support division listened to their pilots' requests to modify the 1987 version of the A-2 to accommodate current needs. This jacket now offers a host of new features which do not detract from its authentic appearance but provide the user with modern day conveniences. These include hand warming pockets, underneath flap pockets, inside pockets for personal equipment and a special pen pocket inside to allow pilots access to these articles.  The A-2 Leather Jacket also features  snap-down collar and  knit cuffs and waistband.

  • Deluxe military spec goatskin leather
  • Mil spec cotton blend tonal lining
  • Snap down collar
  • Mil spec made in USA brass front zipper under wind flap
  • Two front flap snap pockets
  • Side entry pockets
  • Two interior pockets
  • Knit cuffs and waistband
  • Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Sizes:
 These jackets are roomier so order your regular size.  The sizes are standard men's coat sizes.  Generally speaking, Small is 38-40, Medium is 40-42, Large is 42-44, and XL is 46-48, and XXL is 50-52.  Please note that sizes 48 and higher are slightly more expensive (price shown in cart).

Size Chart

For an accurate measurement, you'll need a flexible tape measure (inches) and someone to help you place and read the measuring tape.  Measure the biggest circumference around the chest and keep the measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest girth of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits.

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Official USAF 21st Century A-2 Jacket Overview:

The Type A-2 leather flight jacket is one of the most classic and immediately recognizable articles of military clothing ever designed. It is most closely associated with World War II U.S. Army fighter pilots, who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.

Cockpit USA (formerly Avirex LTD), the prime and only USAF government contractor for Air Force issue flight jackets, now offers the updated current 21st century version of the classic A-2 Air Force pilot's jacket, made out of the same luxurious Mil. Spec. government goatskin as earlier A-2 versions. The Air Force life support division listened to their pilots' requests to modify the 1987 version of the A-2 to accommodate current needs. This jacket now offers a host of new features which do not detract from its authentic appearance but provide the user with modern day conveniences. These include hand warming pockets, underneath flap pockets, inside pockets for personal equipment and a special pen pocket inside to allow pilots access to these articles.  The A-2 Leather Jacket also features  snap-down collar and  knit cuffs and waistband.

  • Deluxe military spec goatskin leather
  • Mil spec cotton blend tonal lining
  • Snap down collar
  • Mil spec made in USA brass front zipper under wind flap
  • Two front flap snap pockets
  • Side entry pockets
  • Two interior pockets
  • Knit cuffs and waistband
  • Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Sizes:
 These jackets are roomier so order your regular size.  The sizes are standard men's coat sizes.  Generally speaking, Small is 38-40, Medium is 40-42, Large is 42-44, and XL is 46-48, and XXL is 50-52.  Please note that sizes 48 and higher are slightly more expensive (price shown in cart).

Size Chart

For an accurate measurement, you'll need a flexible tape measure (inches) and someone to help you place and read the measuring tape.  Measure the biggest circumference around the chest and keep the measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest girth of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits.

 

314 CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Highest quality product

  • By Edward "Buzz" Farrell from Eden Prairie MN USA on Friday, April 25, 2025
  • Pros: High quality: apearance, constructuon, material, fit and function.
  • Review: The leather A2 jacket, which I purchased through 'mypilotstore', is of the highest quality!

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Outstanding Flight Jacket

  • By DenBob from Northville MI USA on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • Pros: Goatskin soft and durable. Hand warmer pockets and two interior pockets very useful.
  • Review: Excellent jacket. Purchased normal sport coat size 40 and the A-2 fit was right on. Enough room for heavy flannel shirt underneath. Arm gussets allowed for reaching without jacket riding up. Goatskin was beautiful.

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  • By Buzz from Eden Prairie, MN on Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • Pros: *Top Quality*
  • Review: The A2 jacket which I recently purchased from MyPilotStore is exceptionally well made!
    I’m enamored with the material-quality, fit, and attention to detail employed in the manufacture of this particular item!
    Thank you and kudos for product excellence!

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Value for money!

  • By A Customer from Austin TX USA on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Pros: Hand warmer pockets are very nice. Also interior pockets are just right size for me.
  • Review: Great A-2! Lambskin is a better insulator than horsehide because it's thicker and heavier. Got it right all the way around and couldn't suggest any changes that would make it better.
    Dealer service was exceptional!

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Excellent Jacket

  • By Richard from APO AE USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Everything about this jacket exudes quality.
  • Review: This Jacket fits well, solid construction, and looks fantastic. I have never owned a nicer jacket.

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B+

  • By A Customer from Carmel IN USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Leather, craftsmanship and price
  • Review: Leather is great. Well crafted. Nice price. Jacket length is a too short. Wearing with Levi's 505, the pants belt shows below the jacket bottom. The front collar doesn't stand up, just lays flat on the collar bone. The storm flap does not have a bottom snap, so it flips open when brushed against.

    Purchased three different A2 jackets. This is middle of the pack. So, I don't wear it anymore.

    As far as the jacket length, it might work for a slim build of someone age 25 or younger.

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Love the leather smell

  • By Eric from Bethel Park PA USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Very sturdy, nice leather.
  • Review: The jacket was what I expected. A little more snug than I thought but still fits well.

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Highest quality product

  • By Edward "Buzz" Farrell from Eden Prairie MN USA on Friday, April 25, 2025
  • Pros: High quality: apearance, constructuon, material, fit and function.
  • Cons: Expensive, but well worth the price!
  • Review: The leather A2 jacket, which I purchased through 'mypilotstore', is of the highest quality!
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Outstanding Flight Jacket

  • By DenBob from Northville MI USA on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • Pros: Goatskin soft and durable. Hand warmer pockets and two interior pockets very useful.
  • Cons: Nothing.
  • Review: Excellent jacket. Purchased normal sport coat size 40 and the A-2 fit was right on. Enough room for heavy flannel shirt underneath. Arm gussets allowed for reaching without jacket riding up. Goatskin was beautiful.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 0 Other people found this review helpful.

Review of Official USAF 21st Century A-2 Jacket

  • By Buzz from Eden Prairie, MN on Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • Pros: *Top Quality*
  • Cons: Expensive (but well worth it!)
  • Review: The A2 jacket which I recently purchased from MyPilotStore is exceptionally well made!
    I’m enamored with the material-quality, fit, and attention to detail employed in the manufacture of this particular item!
    Thank you and kudos for product excellence!
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Value for money!

  • By A Customer from Austin TX USA on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Pros: Hand warmer pockets are very nice. Also interior pockets are just right size for me.
  • Cons: A little on the heavy side. The lining material "drags" a bit when putting it on but appears to be cotton which is a better fire resistant material. could have been calendered to make it sllcker.nt
  • Review: Great A-2! Lambskin is a better insulator than horsehide because it's thicker and heavier. Got it right all the way around and couldn't suggest any changes that would make it better.
    Dealer service was exceptional!
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 1 Other people found this review helpful.
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Excellent Jacket

  • By Richard from APO AE USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Everything about this jacket exudes quality.
  • Cons: No cons, everything was as described.
  • Review: This Jacket fits well, solid construction, and looks fantastic. I have never owned a nicer jacket.
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B+

  • By A Customer from Carmel IN USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Leather, craftsmanship and price
  • Cons: Front collar, jacket length and no bottom storm flap button
  • Review: Leather is great. Well crafted. Nice price. Jacket length is a too short. Wearing with Levi's 505, the pants belt shows below the jacket bottom. The front collar doesn't stand up, just lays flat on the collar bone. The storm flap does not have a bottom snap, so it flips open when brushed against.

    Purchased three different A2 jackets. This is middle of the pack. So, I don't wear it anymore.

    As far as the jacket length, it might work for a slim build of someone age 25 or younger.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 0 Other people found this review helpful.
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Love the leather smell

  • By Eric from Bethel Park PA USA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Pros: Very sturdy, nice leather.
  • Cons: A little snug
  • Review: The jacket was what I expected. A little more snug than I thought but still fits well.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 0 Other people found this review helpful.

20 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Monday, April 14, 2025

    Q: do you deliver in europe?/ greece?

    A: Yes, we are happy to ship this to you in Greece.

  • Thursday, December 09, 2021

    Q: What color is the Official USAF 21st Century A-2 Jacket?

    A: This is a brown jacket.

  • Sunday, October 14, 2018

    Q: Are there side pockets for hand warming located under the flap pockets? Does the collar snap down?

    A: Yes, the collar snaps down and it does have side pockets for your hands. 

  • Sunday, March 13, 2016

    Q: I own an A2 sold by Cooper. This jacket fits very snug and I ended up with a jacket 2 sizes larger than my size. When I order from you, do I order my size or do I order a size or 2 larger?

    A: No, These jackets are roomier so order your regular size. If you are not happy with the fit you can return them within 30 days. 

  • Friday, January 29, 2016

    Q: Do these jackets provide adequate warmth during winter...what temperature range...i.e. how low a temp can these be worn?

    A: It's not a super heavy jacket, but most people find that it does a good job of keeping them warm in normal winter weather.  Of course, everyone will have a different definition of warm so your mileage may vary!  Here are some quotes from the customer reviews of this jacket shown on this page that might help you.

    I find it very warm even in the coldest mornings 20 - 30 degrees.
    So far it is very warm in temps to 35 degrees. "
    It blocks wind and is warm.
    Excellent wind breaker but not overly warm.
    It's warm enough to wear as a winter coat in Northern Idaho, and light enough to wear when up to 40-50F.
    I wear in the cold winters here in Northern Minnesota. I am warm even when the wind chill drops below -20.
    It is not a warm jacket, but with a vest, it works well on all but the most frigid days.
    Worn over a sweater it's kept me warm with the temp below freezing.
    Seems light in weight but has proven to be wind resistant and warm

  • Thursday, December 03, 2015

    Q: What kind of insulation does it have?

    A: It's a thick leather shell with a 50% / 50% poly-cotton lining.

  • Monday, March 17, 2014

    Q: Hi. Would you please tell me if the zipper is of solid brass or some other material? Thanks.

    A: The zipper on the Official USAF 21st Century A-2 Jacket is made of brass.

  • Monday, April 02, 2012

    Q: How large are the inside pocket(s)

    A: The pocket size on an adult Official USAF 21st Century A-2 Jacket is 7 1/4'' across and has a pocket depth of 6 3/4''

  • Friday, January 21, 2011

    Q: Hello! How tall is the guy in this video? Because I think my size is 42, too (maybe, I'm 180cm ~5'9")

    A: Mike, the guy in the video, is 6' 1" tall.

  • Tuesday, January 26, 2010

    Q: do you offer velcro ID patches?

    A: No we do not.

  • Monday, September 28, 2009

    Q: Are they rain repellent?

    A: No, they do not have any sort of water-resistant coating.

  • Saturday, June 06, 2009

    Q: What are the length or the sleves on a 40 long , shoulder to end of cuff? How many inside pockets? I am very interested in purchasing a jacket. Thank you ror your time.

    A: The length of the sleeve from the collarbone on a size 40 jacket would be 36.5". The jacket has two inside pockets.

  • Sunday, May 03, 2009

    Q: Can they be ordered in short sizes?

    A: These jackets are not made in a short style.

  • Thursday, March 12, 2009

    Q: Of what material are the 'knit cuffs & waistband' made? Nylon or polyester quickly begins to 'pill'.

    A: The cuffs and waistband are made with a blend of wool and nylon.

  • Sunday, February 01, 2009

    Q: Is the A-2 jacket available in black?

    A: It is only available in brown.

  • Friday, January 09, 2009

    Q: Is this A2 a one-piece back with no seam across the shoulder?

    A: Correct, there is no seam across the back.

  • Sunday, January 04, 2009

    Q: The specs don't mention lining. I'm interested in one without a thinsulate lining - just a cloth lining. Thx, ms

    A: This is not a thinsulate lining, it is a lighter weight acetate lining. 

  • Sunday, December 07, 2008

    Q: Is made in USA,should I size up one

    A: Yes, it is made in the USA.  These jackets are roomier so order your regular size

  • Saturday, January 05, 2008

    Q: Please tell me the overall weight of the A-2 jacket

    A: The weight of the jacket is about 5 pounds, and the shipping weight is about 7 pounds.

  • Monday, December 17, 2007

    Q: Are these A-2 jackets brown? The pictures provided are not clear as to color?

    A: Yes, they are brown.

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