A-2 Leather Flight Jacket 42-18775, Goatskin
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The legendary USAAF A-2, in the real materials.
In May 1942 the USAAF ordered the A-2 leather flight jacket 42-18775-P. Fifty thousand were produced by the distinguished the contractor of the day of the day, one of the final lots of the A-2 contract. Square-cornered patch pockets, mustard lining, dark brown leather with brick-red wool ribbing: the definitive military leather that sat on the shoulders of wartime USAAF pilots.
【About the material】
The shell is Laidlaw special goatskin, developed in-house by REAL SIMONS in 2025. It carries a large, vintage-feeling grain and a substantial, convincing fibre quality, yet is softer and more comfortable to wear than horsehide. A heavy oil-wax finish gives it excellent body, so it holds a clean silhouette without ever looking bulky.
【Details we insisted on】
• Reproduction of the 42-18775-P collar label
• Original specification raw wool ribbing (developed to special order)
• Zipper stamped with the USAAF logo
• Original specification coloured buttons (developed to special order)
• High-density all-cotton lining
• Coats core-spun leather thread, made in Scotland
• Double interior pockets, for the way clothes are actually used today
The presence of a genuine A-2, with the wearability of the present. The definitive military leather, on your shoulders.
■ Materials
• Shell: goatskin
• Lining: 100% cotton
■ Sizes
S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
For full measurements, see “Measurements” just below the size selector.
*Model wears size M: height 178 cm (5'10") / weight approx. 73 kg (161 lb) / shoulder 47 cm (18.5 in) / chest 95 cm (37.4 in)
■ Country of origin
Made in China
■ Care
• Wipe soiled areas gently with a damp cloth
• Consult a professional cleaner about washing
• Dry cleanable (do not use a laundry net)
• Do not tumble dry or machine dry
• Do not iron
• Do not leave the garment wet for long periods
■ About natural leather
This product is made of natural leather, so insect marks, healed scars, fine scratches, localised creasing or slack, and variation in pigment (uneven colour) may be visible. These are the differences from hide to hide that come with a natural material, not a quality problem. That every piece reads differently is exactly the appeal of real leather. Please order with this in mind.
What 18775, 23380 and 16159 mean: reading the numbers on an A-2.
From our Taobao store
Comments left at the REAL SIMONS store on Taobao, translated from the Chinese. These are not reviews of this online store and are not counted in its rating.
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Good leather — soft but with backbone. The dark brown goes with anything. It runs small and sits a little shorter than a traditional A-2, which makes it easier to wear now and looks sharper.
Original Chinese
皮子不错,柔软有韧性.深棕色百搭,尺码偏小,比传统A2短一点.更时尚更精神.老板有品味