Pilot A-2 Brown Flight Jacket

Pilot A-2 Brown Flight Jacket

Pockets are the most-used part of any jacket and the least discussed. On an A-2 they are also unusual, because the pattern deliberately excludes the pocket most modern jackets have. Worth explaining before you buy. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.

• Material: Genuine leather
• Fit: A-2 cut
• Closure: Front zip with knit trims
• Color: Brown
• Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, empty pockets before hanging

Why there are no hand-warmer pockets

Modern jackets almost always have slash pockets at the hip for your hands. The A-2 has none, and that was deliberate: a pilot in a cockpit had no use for hand-warmers, and an open slash pocket is a place for things to fall out of when you are strapped in and moving. Instead the A-2 has two flapped patch pockets on the chest — closed, secure, and reachable while seated. If you are used to putting your hands in your jacket pockets, an A-2 will feel odd for the first week. It is the one genuine ergonomic compromise in the pattern.

What actually fits in them

The patch pockets are large — large enough for a phone, a wallet, gloves, or a folded map, which is what they were sized for. The flaps keep everything in. What they will not do is take weight permanently: a patch pocket on leather sags if something heavy lives in it, so empty them before hanging the jacket up. Both top corners should be bar-tacked, which is the reinforcement that stops the corner tearing under load.

Adding a hand pocket later

Some owners have slash pockets added behind the patch pockets by a leather workshop. It is a straightforward alteration and it does not damage the jacket, though it moves the garment away from the original pattern. Worth knowing that the option exists.

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. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there hand-warmer pockets?

No. The A-2 pattern has only flapped chest patch pockets — a pilot had no use for hand-warmers and open pockets spill when strapped in.

What fits in the patch pockets?

A phone, a wallet, gloves or a folded map. The flaps keep everything in.

Will the pockets sag?

Only if weight is left in them permanently. Empty them before hanging the jacket.

Can hand pockets be added?

Yes, a leather workshop can add slash pockets behind the patch pockets, though it moves away from the original pattern.

Is this military issue?

No. It is a fashion jacket 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.