Men’s Aviator A-2 Black Tornado Bomber Jacket

Men’s Aviator A-2 Black Tornado Bomber Jacket

An A-2 in black is not historically accurate — the originals were brown — and that is precisely what makes it interesting as a modern jacket. The change of colour changes what the garment is for. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.

• Material: Genuine leather
• Fit: A-2 cut, close through the chest and short in the body
• Closure: Front zip with knitted cuffs and waistband
• Color: Black
• Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, hang on a broad hanger

What black does to the A-2

A brown A-2 always reads as a heritage piece — the colour carries the reference whether you want it to or not, and it belongs with denim and boots. In black, the same pattern reads as a plain modern bomber: it goes with tailoring, with black trousers, with anything you would wear a dark jacket with, and it works at night in a way brown does not. If you like the A-2 shape but not the vintage association, black is the answer.

Black leather ages differently

Brown leather develops contrast — light high points, dark creases. Black does not have that range, so instead it softens and dulls: the finish loses its slight sheen over a year or two and settles into a matt surface, and the elbows and collar break in. Light scratches usually disappear with a rub from a warm finger. It is a quieter kind of ageing, and it means a black jacket looks presentable for longer in formal settings.

The A-2 details, unchanged

Knitted cuffs and waistband to seal warm air in, a shirt-style snap-down collar that lies flat, a wind flap behind the zip, flapped patch pockets with no hand-warmer openings, and a short body that does not bunch when seated. Every detail solved a real problem in an unheated cockpit.

Stated plainly: a fashion jacket in the A-2 style. Not military issue, no insignia or squadron markings, no affiliation with any air force.

Sizing and made to order

Measure your chest over a T-shirt and buy close — an oversized A-2 loses its shape entirely. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Were original A-2 jackets black?

No, they were brown. Black is a modern colourway of the same pattern.

Why choose black over brown?

Black reads as a plain modern bomber rather than a heritage piece, so it works with tailoring and in the evening.

How does black leather age?

It softens and dulls to a matt finish rather than developing the light-and-dark contrast brown does.

Why are there no hand-warmer pockets?

The A-2 pattern never had them — only flapped patch pockets.

Is this military issue?

No. It is a fashion jacket in the A-2 style, with no insignia or affiliation.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes. Choose Custom and send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.

Is shipping free?

Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.