Cockpit USA Aces & Eights Flight Jacket Brown USA Made
The Cockpit USA Aces & Eights A-2 Flight Jacket is a tribute to the crew of the Boeing B-17G aka “Aces & Eights”. Commemorating their bravery and sacrifice during WWII, the “Aces & Eights” was assigned to the 379th Bomb Group, 527th Bomb Squadron, and 8th Air Force stationed at the Royal Air Force Kimbolton Air Field in Cambridgeshire, England. It’s crew flew over 30 combat missions with the 527th BS and contributing to the 379th Bomb Group’s record as the most successful bomb group in the Eighth Air Force by wars end. Sadly the “Aces & Eights” was lost along with its crew during a training flight in England on May 1944. Their sacrifice and legacy will not be forgotten and we do so by honoring it’s heroes through our latest addition. Proudly Made in The USA our Aces & Eights A-2 jacket is created from brown horsehide leather featuring a front chest patch and a screen printed Aces & Eights nose art design on its back. Made for those who honor heritage, the Aces & Eights A-2 Jacket is an iconic piece to own for years to come.
• 100% hard wearing military grade brown horsehide
• Cotton poplin russet colored lining
• Snap down collar
• Underarm ventilation grommets
• Brass front zipper under wind flap
• Two front flap snap pockets
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• Interior pocket on left side
• Commemorative Aces & Eights Boeing B-17G patch sewn to left front chest
• Interior silk Screen-printed applique of the "Bomber Boys of WWII"
• This is a regular fit jacket
• Available in Brown
• This is a LIMITED EDITION jacket only 13 pieces produced
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