Landing Leathers Men Air Force A-2 Leather Flight Bomber Jacket (Also available in Big & Tall)

Jan 2024 update. I went to Seattle over the holidays to visit my daughter and we’ve had a few mornings in the 40s. (Orlando, FL). Love this jacket. High quality, well made, excellent fit per the size chart, and warm. I almost wish I had more opportunities. Almost. 🏖️ 😎——I had one like this stolen ~40 years ago when I was in college in Brooklyn. I couldn’t afford to replace it and moved to Daytona Beach right after graduation. I’ve always wanted another one. Jensen Huang and an offer from my wife for Father’s Day finally got me to move on it. I was very much looking forward to trying it on when it got here.I got it tonight. This jacket is really well made, comfortable, a perfect fit using the sizing chart (a visual would help with the arm instructions), and will do well for most cold days in most parts of the country. I’ll probably get 15, maybe 30 days a year here in Orlando, FL if I push it. I may have to. The jacket looks sharp, too.I do really like it, like 6-stars!, and appreciate the company’s response to my “Signature Required” problem below. (I apologize for coming across irritated. I was). I can’t let this affect the rating I gave. Still, 5-stars. I am sharing for prospective customers and Amazon to know.I came home early afternoon, missed the UPS driver by like 10 minutes, and found a sticker on the door, “Signature Required”. I had to drive to a CVS the next day to pick it up. Disappointing, inconvenient, and annoying.I drive up there after I get done working (9 PM today, my day started at the gym at 5 AM), present the UPS ticket, and the lady asks me for my name , then my ID. The ticket states, bring this ticket to CVS, signature required. Nothing about ID required. Also annoying. Actually, I don’t care one way or the other on either of these. Just let me know is all I ask. I had to go back out to the Explorer for that, back into the store, and back on line.We’ve been Amazon customers since 2001 and had well over a thousand delivers. I don’t recall one ever missing, many costing more, nor any requiring a signature. We live in a great neighborhood and city. I’m thankful for that.I understand that this is the company policy. That’s cool. I don’t understand how it’s not disclosed anywhere. I could have had it shipped to the office, like I do wines.com. I could have arranged for my wife or me to work from home that day.Sports, please add that to the listing in a prominent and sensible place, like in the description or near the shipping. Amazon, please add a “Signature Required” option for sellers and a notice prominently displayed to buyers alongside the shipping information.Thank you.

Background: I'm currently in the Military. I work on an Air Force Base. I have compared this to the military issue Flight Bomber Jacket. I have conducted an extensive web and physical store search before buying this jacket. The Flight Bomber Jacket arrived on time and on target during the Christmas season delivery schedule.This is a very authentic Air Force style Leather Flight Bomber Jacket! I have had it 3 weeks and I keep getting asked on base where did I get the jacket. I have had several compliments on the look and authentic style of the jacket. They first touch the jacket for the feel and then ask to try it on.It looks great with Khaki dress pants as well as jeans. It's a heavy weight leather but not so heavy that it feels bulky. I live in MA and have worn it during extreme cold and inclement weather and it keeps me warm.I love the functionality of the pockets. The hand warmer pockets work and the inside breast pocket is large enough to hold a pen and pencil set as well as eye glass cleaner towel and bose in ear buds leather case without showing any buldge from the outside of the jacket. Plus there is still more room if I wanted to put more in this pocket.The fit is perfect. I wear a XXL and this jacket is designed to sit at the natural waistline. I have large shoulders and arms and it fits like an athletic cut jacket. This jacket is breaking in nicely. The interior Air Force Patch and American Flag add to the patriotism and nostalgia of the Greatest Generation.The button snaps on the pockets and collar are sturdy and the jacket holds its form well when on a hanger.BLUF: I'm very happy with my purchase. This was worth the money and will continue to be my go to jacket. If you're a fan of the classic American Military style, then this is a must have!

This is a great "bomber-style" jacket at the price.First - the so-called bomber jacket was introduced for American fliers in the early 1930's. They had some distinctive features and were treasured items for those who received them. Apparently, original bomber jackets in good condition can cost upwards of $1000 today.Second - when you buy this jacket, it is important that you understand what you are getting (and not getting) so you will not be disappointed.What it is NOT - this is not an original, authentic US Airforce A2 bomber jacket. It is not correct in every detail. For instance, original specs called for a single piece leather back, for comfort and durability. This jacket has a three piece leather back (nothing wrong with that, it is the same as my fancy and very costly dressy leather jacket in my closet). It is leather, but the originals were specifically made from goat or horse leather (the type of leather is not specified in this jacket). The original jackets were cut very tight across the waist and shoulders and did not have dual entry pockets - a handwarmer pocket behind the patch pockets on the front (more recent genuine jackets, starting in the 1980's, had a fuller cut and dual entry pockets - this jacket features a fuller cut and dual entry pockets, like the more recent versions, and these features add to the comfort level).What it IS - this is a very well made jacket of soft but durable leather. I have had mine for about 3 weeks and am very pleased. A history buff may notice that it is not accurate in all details, but to everyone else this is a very cool looking "bomber jacket". The lining is soft but strong, and the jacket will keep you warm in weather down to about 45 degrees. It is not a ski jacket, it will probably not keep you warm in extreme cold (even the original was not intended to keep fliers warm at very high altitudes). The jacket is cut full enough to wear a thin sweater underneath. I find that it is true to size (I bought a medium, same size as my other leather jacket). The jacket even has a genuine YKK zipper, a quality detail. Like all fine leather, it had a strong leather smell when new, and is now fading away.Looking around online, you can certainly buy a bomber jacket more accurate in detail, but it will cost about $100 to $400 more. For me, that is irrelevant. If you spend the money, YOU will be the only one to notice the difference.All in all, I don't think you can find a better made, more typical looking bomber jacket than this one at this price. I believe you will be very satisfied. I know I am.