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Leather A-2 Flight Jacket

Price:$499.00

Item#:1072608

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National Geographic performed an important service during World War II as we supplied maps to the Allies. Maps were often sewn in to the lining of the A-2 flight jackets in case the pilots were shot down over enemy territory.


This is a reproduction of the historical WWII flight jackets, originally issued in 1931 and then worn by the allied pilots who flew perilous missions over wartime terrain, and the lining features a re-creation of the survival maps of southern France. A surface of vintage French lamb leather adds to the authenticity.


Features include some of the customizations that pilots preferred, such as the wind flap, front zipper with storm flap, hidden snap-down collar points, knit cuffs and waistband, and flap-top and side-entry pockets.


Not available for shipment outside of the U.S.


Imported. Men’s sizes M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), XXL (50-52). Weighs 5.2 lbs.


This jacket has a generous fit and you may prefer to order a size down if you are between sizes.


Professional leather clean only.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Leather A-2 Flight Jacket
 
4.7

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (11)
  • Warm (9)
  • Attractive (8)
  • Great color (7)
  • Stylish (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily use (9)
    • Going out (6)
    • Date night (5)
    • Travel (5)
    • Work (4)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        91% 

        (10 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        89% 

        (8 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (8), Classic dresser (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (10)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    QUALITY JACKET FROM CHINA

    When I opened the box I was not xpecting much at all. As I have bought several SCHOTT jackets in the past.All were MADE IN THE USA..And were a poor quality product .With...Read complete review

    When I opened the box I was not xpecting much at all. As I have bought several SCHOTT jackets in the past.All were MADE IN THE USA..And were a poor quality product .With little attention to detail.
    But I WAS SUPRISED> THIS SCHOTT jacket was a HOME RUN. TO bad it had to come from CHINA to be this good. The leather is quality Lamb and first rate. Very soft but with a hefty feel.Unlike GOAT which is lightin feel and weight this Lamb had a more substantial feel to it and weights maybe a pound more than a same product in GOAT would. Its also lined and has some insulation in it. I like the jacket a lot. Small concern though, The top sewing in the cargo pocket area where the flap folds over the pocket. The stitching was a tad loose. May come loose in a short ammount of time. But as I am a very detail oriented and quality person.I see this Schott jacket as a great purchase. Just dont look to Schott to make a quality product with the USA label on it. I tried 3 times and was dissapointed all three times. But I now own two of there made in China flight jackets including this one from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC... And find them excellent. I believe you will not be dissapointed. Im and Large tall in sizing. But ordered an XL .I like a bit of more room. Dont much care for the confinment of the miltary sizing. So if your a true Xl this should work...NO reference this is a SCHOTT jacket.And a SCHOTT product it say so on the label...And thats true...Greg

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Too bad it is made in China!!!

    I really was disappointed that an American classic was made in China! The inside label brags that they have been making these in NJ for 95 years and goes about how this in an authentic...Read complete review

    I really was disappointed that an American classic was made in China! The inside label brags that they have been making these in NJ for 95 years and goes about how this in an authentic version of the jacket (even though it is unauthentically made in China). Many of the names on the inside map are incorrectly spelt, yet I assume that the authentic version had the correct names. Lastly, the little leather hook used to hang the jacket broke the first day it was hung.

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    5.0

    great jacket

    By mike

    from sea isle city NJ

    About Me Classic Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable
    • Great Color
    • Stylish
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Date Night
      • Going Out
      • Travel
      • Work

      Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

      Nice jacket. I have been looking for one for s long time and finally found it. Evrryone comments on it's look.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      truly outstanding jacket

      By Angusnofangus

      from Victoria.BC Canada

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Comfortable
      • Great Color
      • Stylish
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Date Night
        • Going Out
        • Travel

        Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

        Extremely well made; soft, high quality leather. Far above the competition.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes
         
        5.0

        The best i ever had!

        By alby

        from genoa, italy

        About Me Casual Dresser

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Great Color
        • PERFECT
        • Stylish
        • Versatile
        • Warm

        Cons

        • Paid Taxes Eu Import

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Date Night
        • Going Out
        • Travel
        • Vespa
        • Work

        Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

        It is great as all products i bought at NGS, the only problem are import taxes..toohigh

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        super jacket

        By joe d head

        from Lacey Township, N.J.

        About Me Casual Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable
        • Great Color
        • Super quality
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use

          Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

          Love this jacket-great quality-do not care where it was made. Just the best

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          This is a JACKET!

          By Howiesan

          from Denver, Colorado

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Color
          • Versatile
          • Warm

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use
            • Date Night
            • Going Out
            • Travel
            • Work

            Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

            I'm a younger Veteran (Viet-Nam). I've always admired these jackets the WWII Vets had. Now I've got one. Worth every penny. I love it, it's the best jacket I've ever had!

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            Great Jacket

            By Doctor B

            from Reno, Nevada

            About Me Casual Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Very well made
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Going Out
              • Work

              Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

              I have bought 3 of these jackets now, because they are great, classic, and true to form, according to a Navy friend who has that branch's version. Too bad it is made in China.

              Some words on map legend are misspelled, like "Bailways" instead of Railways...good grief.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              3.0

              Beautiful Jacket

              By Ron

              from Clarkesville, Ga

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

                  I had to return the jacket because it was to big for me.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too large
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels too long
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  Too bad it is made in China!!!

                  By Army Officer

                  from Washington, DC

                  About Me Casual Dresser

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Warm

                  Cons

                  • Bulky
                  • Made in China

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use

                  Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

                  I really was disappointed that an American classic was made in China! The inside label brags that they have been making these in NJ for 95 years and goes about how this in an authentic version of the jacket (even though it is unauthentically made in China). Many of the names on the inside map are incorrectly spelt, yet I assume that the authentic version had the correct names. Lastly, the little leather hook used to hang the jacket broke the first day it was hung.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  5.0

                  A FRIEND FROM wwii

                  By Mac

                  from Springfield, VA

                  About Me Casual Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Color
                  • Warm

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

                    I have been looking to replace this jacket since I had to turn in the one
                    issued to me becauce my next tour of
                    duty was the South Pacific in WWII.
                    I have several pictures of our bomber
                    crew in A-2 flight jackets.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    A Most Pleasant Surprise

                    By The Ol'Sarge

                    from Independence, MO

                    About Me Casual Dresser

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive Design
                    • Comfortable
                    • Great Color
                    • Leather smell
                    • Leathery "Squeak"
                    • Stylish
                    • Warm

                    Cons

                    • Made in China

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use
                    • Date Night
                    • Going Out

                    Comments about Leather A-2 Flight Jacket:

                    I share wilddogs enthusiasm for this jacket. I was absolutely blown away by the weight, the quality, the smell, the (leathery) squeak. The only disappointment was the country of origin. I seriously considered sending it back and shopped (surfed)around for a U.S. made equivalent. It doesn't exist. The map was what brought me over the top. This jacket is going in my will to my grandson.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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