{"title":"Avirex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cdt-wrap\" style=\"max-width:980px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a6a53;margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:500\"\u003eTHE FASHIONISTA BIBLE · JAPONISTA UNIVERSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:2px;width:120px;background:#d7b56d;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"\u003eAvirex: Leather Wings from New York\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New York label Avirex built its name on heavy leather flight jackets modelled on military issue: A-2 and G-1 patterns, nose-art patches, knit collars and cuffs. In the 1990s it found a second audience in hip-hop, and the jackets became as much a part of street style as of aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan’s American-casual boom embraced Avirex as one of the most visible names in the genre, and many jackets from that period remain here in good order. Leather flight jackets weigh a good deal, so we record the weight and the full measurements, along with lining, knit and zip condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatches, embroidery and squadron markings are part of the appeal and part of the value; we note which are original to the jacket and which have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f1e7;border-left:6px solid #d7b56d;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eThe Hunting Salon™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIf you are looking for a particular Avirex jacket or size, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eHunting Salon™\u003c\/a\u003e can assist discreetly with search, verification and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avirex sits between the military originals and the Japanese reproduction makers described in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-heritage-flight-jackets-amekaji-guide\"\u003eJapanese Heritage Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e. Continue with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fashionista-bible\"\u003eFashionista Bible\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/directory-japanese-fashion-designers\"\u003edirectory of Japanese fashion designers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collector-guides\"\u003ecollector guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat patterns does Avirex follow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainly A-2 and G-1 flight jacket patterns, with later fashion variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is condition described?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece carries a Japanese condition rank from N to C, explained in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese Condition Ranks Explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship worldwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Duties vary by destination; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/import-duties-luxury-goods-from-japan\"\u003eImport Duties on Luxury Goods from Japan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"index-terms\" style=\"font-size:.85em;opacity:.8;margin-top:2em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e avirex · avirex leather jacket · avirex a-2 · avirex g-1 · avirex vintage · leather flight jacket · nose art jacket · 1990s hip-hop outerwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avirex-type-2-brown-leather-flight-jacket-glenn-miller-band","title":"AVIREX Type A-2 Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Glenn Miller Band Back Paint \u0026 Patches, Size S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA brown leather type A-2 flight jacket by AVIREX, dressed in patches and a painted back devoted to Glenn Miller's band. Its theme joins two strands of wartime memory, the air group and the USO tour, on the classic Army Air Forces silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage type A-2 in brown leather by AVIREX carries a set of patches on the body and a painted back dedicated to Glenn Miller's band, with a theme that references a Carrier Air Group and a USO tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-2 is the leather flight jacket of the U.S. Army Air Forces, and Glenn Miller's wartime band and the USO tours that entertained service members became lasting emblems of morale during the Second World War. Here that memory is carried on the back of a classic flight-jacket form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A-2 flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (manufacturer's size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 66 cm · Width 56 cm · Arm length (top) 60 cm · Arm length (bottom) 50 cm (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patches; back paint with Glenn Miller's band, Carrier Air Group and USO tour theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned vintage jacket, offered as pre-loved and not factory new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs record its condition from every angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-road-runner-leather-flight-jacket-vintage-bomber\"\u003eAVIREX Road Runner U.S. Navy leather jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-glenn-miller-model-military-leather-flight\"\u003eAvirex A-2 Glenn Miller leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-2-style-leather-flight-jacket-american-volunteer\"\u003eAVIREX American Volunteer Group A-2 jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex a-2 leather jacket · glenn miller flight jacket · painted back a-2 jacket · uso tour flight jacket · avirex brown leather bomber · a-2 jacket with patches size s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45085674635557,"sku":"SCT 29","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF9582.jpg?v=1684422875"},{"product_id":"avirex-road-runner-leather-flight-jacket-vintage-bomber","title":"AVIREX U.S. Navy Leather Flight Jacket, Road Runner Back Art, Printed Aviation Lining, Brown, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAn AVIREX leather flight jacket that pairs U.S. Navy aviation references with a bold Road Runner back graphic, joining military flight-crew style and American cartoon nose-art humor. A fully illustrated aviation lining adds a second, hidden layer of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AVIREX leather flight jacket comes from the brand's military-inspired line and combines aviation aesthetics with American pop-culture artwork. The distressed brown leather exterior and classic bomber construction recall a well-traveled flight jacket, in the tradition of squadron jackets and cartoon nose art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back carries Road Runner-inspired aviation character artwork with U.S. Navy lettering, AVIREX branding and flight-squadron-inspired graphics. Inside, the lining reveals a full aviation-themed scene of American flag imagery, aircraft illustrations, military aviation references and vintage pilot-inspired artwork, giving the jacket appeal beyond a standard leather bomber. It closes with a front zipper and suits collectors of military heritage clothing, American flight jackets, vintage leather and Japanese streetwear styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather flight jacket, military bomber style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather outer shell (cowhide per material notes); printed aviation lining; rib knit; metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distressed brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road Runner-inspired character, U.S. Navy lettering, AVIREX branding and squadron-inspired graphics on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage, pre-owned condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistressed leather character, patina and aging marks, with natural signs of previous use consistent with its age and style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-brown-leather-flight-jacket-glenn-miller-band\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 Glenn Miller band back-paint jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-glenn-miller-model-military-leather-flight\"\u003eAvirex A-2 Glenn Miller leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-2-style-leather-flight-jacket-american-volunteer\"\u003eAVIREX American Volunteer Group A-2 jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex road runner jacket · avirex us navy leather jacket · road runner flight jacket · avirex leather bomber size m · cartoon nose art leather jacket · avirex printed lining jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45165183009061,"sku":"Sct 47","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/image_fabed9a3-82b8-449c-b3e7-67391ee6225d.jpg?v=1685525669"},{"product_id":"avirex-type-2-glenn-miller-model-military-leather-flight","title":"Avirex Type A-2 Glenn Miller Model Military Leather Flight Bomber Jacket, Classic Amekaji Outerwear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAn Avirex interpretation of the Type A-2, the leather flight jacket issued to US Army Air Forces aircrew, here in the model named for bandleader Glenn Miller. It is a cornerstone of Japanese amekaji outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-2 was adopted by the US Army Air Corps in the early 1930s and became the defining leather flight jacket of the Second World War, its short body, knit cuffs and waistband and shirt-style collar now classic menswear. Avirex, long associated with military flight jacket reproductions, offers this example as its Glenn Miller model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avirex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A-2, Glenn Miller model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 69 cm · B 51 cm · C 59 cm · D 50 cm · E 38 cm · F 50 cm (approximate; points as marked on the measurement diagram)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned; condition is shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-brown-leather-flight-jacket-glenn-miller-band\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 Glenn Miller band back-paint jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-road-runner-leather-flight-jacket-vintage-bomber\"\u003eAVIREX Road Runner U.S. Navy leather jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-2-style-leather-flight-jacket-american-volunteer\"\u003eAVIREX American Volunteer Group A-2 jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex a-2 jacket · avirex glenn miller a2 · a-2 leather flight jacket · avirex leather bomber · military flight jacket leather · amekaji flight jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46614722248997,"sku":"SCT29","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/IMG_3035.jpg?v=1758181959"},{"product_id":"avirex-2-style-leather-flight-jacket-american-volunteer","title":"AVIREX A-2 Style Leather Flight Jacket, American Volunteer Group Flying Tigers Back Paint, Brown, Size 40","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAVIREX's A-2 interpretation in brown leather, carried by a large American Volunteer Group back painting that draws on the Flying Tigers legend. Less artifact than echo, it delivers the A-2's muscular silhouette and the graphic charge of a painted jacket in a highly wearable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AVIREX jacket is a contemporary interpretation of the classic A-2, drawing on the visual mythology of the American Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers of the China theater. Rather than pursuing strict historical reproduction, it works within AVIREX's long-established language of military-inspired Americana, where aviation heritage is rendered through fashion; it is not asking to be mistaken for a 1940s survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large back composition reads AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP, with an aircraft motif and AVIREX branding. Stacked typography, an aggressive vertical arrangement, a brash Americana palette and theatrical scale transform the back into a narrative surface, doing what painted jackets once did: making the wearer visible from behind as part of a story. The Flying Tigers image remains powerful because it compresses volunteerism, courage and propeller-era heroics into a single idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is cut in brown leather in a traditional short-waisted A-2 silhouette: short body, ribbed hem, pointed collar and a strong shoulder and chest. Brown keeps it close to aviation memory and preserves the tonal relationship between leather and painted graphics. Pieces of this kind, from late 20th-century to contemporary flight-jacket culture, hold a following among collectors who came to flight jackets through Japanese and American streetwear, motorcycle scenes and postwar Americana revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-2 style flight jacket with back paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th century to contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large back paint reading “AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP” with aircraft motif and AVIREX branding, referencing Flying Tigers \/ China theater mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 46 cm · Chest 54.5 cm · Sleeve 63 cm · Back length 66.5 cm · Front length 68.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition, with only minor storage creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage wrinkles; no major damage or staining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnits show strong overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn AVIREX fashion interpretation of the USAAF A-2 rather than a historical military garment; the back art references the Flying Tigers rather than reproducing a specific wartime original jacket. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-road-runner-leather-flight-jacket-vintage-bomber\"\u003eAVIREX Road Runner U.S. Navy leather jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-g-1-style-leather-flight-jacket-lonesome-angel-nose\"\u003eAVIREX Lonesome Angel leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-brown-leather-flight-jacket-glenn-miller-band\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 Glenn Miller band back-paint jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex flying tigers jacket · avirex american volunteer group · avirex a-2 leather jacket size 40 · flying tigers back paint jacket · avirex brown leather flight jacket · avg flying tigers leather jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52243104694565,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AVIREXA-2LeatherFlightJacketFlyingTigersAmericanVolunteerGroupBackPaintBrownSize40MilitaryStyle_1.png?v=1776522608"},{"product_id":"avirex-limited-version-2-leather-flight-jacket-serial-no-040","title":"AVIREX Limited Version A-2 Leather Flight Jacket, Serial No. 040, 1992, Distressed Oval Back Art and Patches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA serial-numbered AVIREX Limited Version A-2 from 1992, No. 040, built to look like a veteran's painted jacket and now genuinely aged by three decades of wear. Its abraded oval back art and dense front insignia have crossed from effect into presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early-1990s AVIREX leather flight jacket comes from the brand's Limited Version line, distinguished by serial numbering, a dense application of aviation-style insignia and a dramatically weathered back-art composition. The interior label reads Vintage Flight Jacket, Type: Limited Version, Serial No. 040, and an interior copyright line reads 1992, placing it in the phase when AVIREX moved beyond straightforward military-inspired outerwear into narrative fashion, condensing the visual afterlife of veteran-painted aviation leather into a single garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back panel carries a large oval painted or printed leather-art field with aviation and eagle-like imagery. Heavily worn, through age and possibly through original treatment as well, it now reads as a rubbed blue field with a fragmenting figure, visible craquelure and scuffing and a softened oval border; the partial loss of image has only heightened its atmosphere and brought it closer to the language of genuine painted jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is busy in the true AVIREX manner, with multiple applied insignia-style patches: a shield, a diamond, a sleeve device, a shoulder marking and a flag-striped element, designed to evoke multi-insignia wartime flight culture rather than to reproduce a traceable uniform history. The brown and seal-brown leather shell, with intentionally distressed abrasion zones and a brown lining, has since gained real wear of its own, so that what began as styled vintage has become vintage in earnest. The jacket has strong crossover appeal for collectors of flightwear, Japanese Americana, early-1990s heritage fashion and serial-numbered limited jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-2 style leather flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Version (“Vintage Flight Jacket” label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial No. 040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992 (interior copyright line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather shell; brown lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown \/ seal brown with intentionally distressed abrasion zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple front insignia-style patches with shoulder and sleeve patches; large oval back-art field with aviation and eagle-like imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired by its prior private keeper approximately 30 years ago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant surface wear, rubbing, fading, abrasion and age on both the shell and the graphic elements; a jacket of this kind is designed to benefit from lived patina, and the wear is part of its visual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack art heavily distressed through age and\/or original treatment, with partial image loss, craquelure and scuffing, and a softened oval border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubbing on the elbows and sleeves, flattened seams and softened knit tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoints worth confirming: zipper function, hide flexibility and suppleness at high-wear zones, stability of the back art field and its edge stitching, any hidden seam separation beneath abrasions, and the originality of the label and serial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior label reads “Vintage Flight Jacket”, “Type: Limited Version”, “Serial No. 040”, with a 1992 copyright line; a heritage-fashion piece, not a WWII military garment. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-50th-anniversary-commemorative-flight-jacket\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 50th Anniversary sheepskin jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-m-422a-g-1-far-east-cruise-naval-flight-jacket-uss\"\u003eAVIREX G-1 Far East Cruise patch jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-g-1-style-leather-flight-jacket-lonesome-angel-nose\"\u003eAVIREX Lonesome Angel leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex limited version a-2 · avirex serial no 040 · 1992 avirex leather jacket · avirex vintage flight jacket label · avirex patch back art jacket · early 1990s avirex a-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52243828572453,"sku":null,"price":1485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AVIREXLimitedVersionA-2LeatherFlightJacketSerial0401992PatchBackArtDistressedVintageStyle_1.png?v=1776555606"},{"product_id":"avirex-type-2-50th-anniversary-commemorative-flight-jacket","title":"AVIREX Type A-2 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flight Jacket 783-5950007, Distressed Sheepskin, Size 42","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAVIREX's 50th Anniversary A-2, built as a tribute rather than a strict reproduction, offered unworn with its original tags. Factory-distressed sheepskin, a bold Half Century eagle patch and a full cartographic lining give it the presence of a commemorative object as much as a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as a celebratory interpretation of the Type A-2, this 50th Anniversary commemorative model reflects AVIREX's signature approach to aviation heritage, blending military symbolism with contemporary visual narrative. It does not try to recreate the past so much as stylize it, and the result feels closer to a cinematic piece than a uniform-issue garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front chest, the Half Century 50th Anniversary eagle patch anchors the jacket in heritage pride. Inside, a fully printed commemorative map lining spreads like a war-room table, with routes, borders and terrain lines that are evocative rather than historically literal: identity on the outside, journey within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is sheepskin with cowhide trim and reinforcement accents, giving a softer drape and immediate comfort compared with the rigidity of horsehide. The factory “used” distressing is deliberately bold, with high-contrast sleeve fading, burnished edge highlights and uneven tonal distribution, and the sheepskin takes the treatment in a way that shifts under light and movement. All visible wear is this intentional factory distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A-2 flight jacket, model code 783-5950007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50th Anniversary Commemorative Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheepskin (main) with cowhide trim accents; rib in acrylic\/wool blend; fully printed commemorative map lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory “used” distressed processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsignia:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Half Century 50th Anniversary” eagle patch on the front chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 (L–XL range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder approx. 53 cm · Chest approx. 63 cm · Length approx. 67 cm · Sleeve approx. 67 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade S\u003c\/strong\u003e · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused deadstock with original tags attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll visible wear is intentional factory distressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVIREX 50th Anniversary commemorative A-2, model code 783-5950007, retaining its original tags. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-limited-version-2-leather-flight-jacket-serial-no-040\"\u003eAVIREX Limited Version A-2, serial 040\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-g-1-style-leather-flight-jacket-lonesome-angel-nose\"\u003eAVIREX Lonesome Angel leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-m-422a-g-1-far-east-cruise-naval-flight-jacket-uss\"\u003eAVIREX G-1 Far East Cruise patch jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex a-2 50th anniversary · avirex 783-5950007 · avirex sheepskin flight jacket · avirex a-2 size 42 · deadstock avirex leather jacket · avirex map lining jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52257386070309,"sku":null,"price":1440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AVIREXA-250thAnniversaryDistressedSheepskinFlightJacketCustomPatchMapLiningSize42_1.png?v=1776843268"},{"product_id":"avirex-m-422a-g-1-far-east-cruise-naval-flight-jacket-uss","title":"AVIREX M-422A G-1 Far East Cruise Naval Flight Jacket, USS Galveston Patches, Goatskin, Size 46","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA US-made AVIREX goatskin naval flight jacket in the M-422A \/ G-1 pattern, carrying a full Far East Cruise patch program centered on USS Galveston. United States, Korean, Taiwanese and United Nations insignia across the back turn Cold War naval geography into a wearable map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AVIREX goatskin naval flight jacket, made in the USA, is executed in the M-422A \/ G-1 pattern and enriched with a multi-patch Far East Cruise configuration centered on USS Galveston insignia. A Vintage Limited Version from the AVIREX archive series, it shows the brand's ability to bridge military authenticity with collector-grade visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front and sleeves carry a series of unit and mission patches that read like a naval chest board. The back panel unfolds as a composite of international flags and United Nations symbolism, with the United States, Korea and Taiwan around the UN insignia, centered on USS Galveston beneath the words “Far East Cruise”, indicative of Cold War naval presence in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-422A \/ G-1 belongs to the U.S. Navy lineage, distinct from the Air Force A-2: carrier decks, salt air and long deployments, during which such jackets became carriers of personal identity. The goatskin is flexible, grainy and alive compared with the rigidity of horsehide, and its deliberate aged treatment, with darkened stress zones, high-contact burnishing and oil-sheen pockets, adds tonal depth and textural realism in the manner of a service-worn garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M-422A \/ G-1 naval flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Limited Version, AVIREX archive series reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goatskin leather, aged finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Far East Cruise patch system: USS Galveston, multinational naval insignia; back flags of the United States, Korea and Taiwan with United Nations insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 (Large–XL range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 50 cm · Chest 56 cm · Length 69 cm · Sleeve 63 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade B\u003c\/strong\u003e · Good, with visible wear consistent with use; fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRank B: intentional aging together with natural wear; the full patch narrative is intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows visible wear alongside the intentional aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather supple, with an active grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatches strong and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbing consistent with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVIREX USA M-422A \/ G-1, a made-in-USA limited reissue from the AVIREX archive series rather than a military-issue garment. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-limited-version-2-leather-flight-jacket-serial-no-040\"\u003eAVIREX Limited Version A-2, serial 040\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-50th-anniversary-commemorative-flight-jacket\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 50th Anniversary sheepskin jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-g-1-style-leather-flight-jacket-lonesome-angel-nose\"\u003eAVIREX Lonesome Angel leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex g-1 far east cruise · avirex m-422a jacket · uss galveston flight jacket · avirex goatskin g-1 size 46 · navy g-1 patch jacket · avirex limited version g-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52257503478053,"sku":null,"price":2180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AvirexG-1M-422AFarEastCruisePatchJacketGoatskinUSANavalFlightJacketSize46VintageLimited_1.png?v=1776844208"},{"product_id":"avirex-usa-kids-flight-jacket-olive-green-aviation-patches","title":"AVIREX USA Kids Flight Jacket in Olive Green with Aviation Patches and Faux Fur Collar, Ages 3–4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA child-sized AVIREX flight jacket that carries the full visual language of the adult bombers: olive flight shell, faux fur collar, aviation patches and bold AVIREX USA back lettering. A charming piece for young wearers, family photographs or collectors of AVIREX memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AVIREX children's flight jacket brings the look of classic pilot and military flight jackets into a miniature format. It is cut in an olive green flight-style synthetic shell with a warm faux fur flight collar, rib-knit cuffs and waistband, and military-style pocket and sleeve details, and it closes with a front zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge AVIREX USA lettering crosses the back, and multiple aviation and outdoor-inspired patches and embroidered badges give the jacket the feeling of a miniature flight crew uniform. AVIREX is known worldwide for its aviation-inspired jackets, especially among collectors of military fashion and Japanese streetwear, and this kids' version carries the same patch styling and Americana influence as the adult models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids flight jacket, military bomber style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight-style synthetic shell (polyester, nylon per material notes); faux fur collar; rib knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation patches, embroidered badges, AVIREX USA back lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids, approximately 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage, pre-owned condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic character from earlier wear, including natural signs consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-glenn-miller-model-military-leather-flight\"\u003eAvirex A-2 Glenn Miller leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-brown-leather-flight-jacket-glenn-miller-band\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 Glenn Miller band back-paint jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-road-runner-leather-flight-jacket-vintage-bomber\"\u003eAVIREX Road Runner U.S. Navy leather jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex kids jacket · kids flight jacket 3-4 years · avirex kids bomber · vintage kids military jacket · toddler bomber jacket olive · avirex usa children's jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53160620753189,"sku":"Sct 57","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/SCT57_2.jpg?v=1786162801"},{"product_id":"avirex-g-1-style-leather-flight-jacket-lonesome-angel-nose","title":"AVIREX G-1 Style Leather Flight Jacket, Lonesome Angel Nose Art Back, Dark Brown, Size 36","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA vintage AVIREX leather flight jacket cut in the U.S. Navy G-1 manner and carried by a single image: the Lonesome Angel, painted large across the back in the idiom of wartime bomber nose art. Restrained at the front, theatrical behind, it reads like a veteran pilot's personal jacket rather than a standard garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage AVIREX leather flight jacket captures the romance and independent spirit of classic military bomber jackets through its “Lonesome Angel” nose art. Inspired by the personalized artwork historically painted on WWII aircraft, it turns a functional flight garment into a wearable piece of aviation history, with aged leather, a shearling-style collar and military construction details recalling the era when flight jackets were both equipment and personal expressions of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature is the large-scale Lonesome Angel composition across the back: vintage pin-up angel imagery set against an American flag backdrop, large cursive “Lonesome Angel” lettering and the classic aesthetic of aircraft nose art, its atmosphere deepened by the aged patina of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front keeps a more restrained pilot-jacket appearance, with an aviation-inspired chest emblem, military-inspired patch detailing, two flap utility pockets, heavy leather construction, a warm shearling-style collar, a heavy-duty front zipper and rib-knit cuffs and waistband. Front and back together suggest a veteran pilot's personal flight jacket, carrying both military heritage and individual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the WWII era and in later military aviation culture, crews frequently decorated aircraft with personal artwork known as nose art: women, animals, symbols, names and lucky charms that became the visual signature of an aircraft and its crew. This AVIREX interpretation brings that spirit from the fuselage onto leather, connecting aviation history, Americana and vintage military fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage AVIREX flight jackets are valued by collectors of military heritage fashion, Americana clothing, leather jacket culture, aviation memorabilia and Japanese vintage fashion. The combination of genuine leather, military styling and nose-art graphics gives this example a cinematic quality, closer to a surviving artifact from a pilot's locker than a mass-produced fashion item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIREX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-1 style flight jacket \/ military leather bomber jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage (described as vintage AVIREX Japan, heritage aviation style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA (as indicated on label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather outer shell; shearling-style collar; satin-style aviation lining; rib knit; metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 (tag; approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's XS–S depending on desired fit; women's S–M as an oversized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Lonesome Angel” nose art back: pin-up angel, American flag backdrop, cursive script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition with authentic age-related character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible signs of wear, patina and aging are present throughout the leather, consistent with a vintage flight jacket; the leather shows natural aging and a distinctive texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all vintage leather, wrinkles, patina, color variation and signs of previous use are part of the jacket's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label indicates Made in USA. The back artwork is presented as an AVIREX nose-art interpretation in the wartime idiom, not as an aircraft-period painting. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-2-style-leather-flight-jacket-american-volunteer\"\u003eAVIREX American Volunteer Group A-2 jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-type-2-50th-anniversary-commemorative-flight-jacket\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 50th Anniversary sheepskin jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avirex-limited-version-2-leather-flight-jacket-serial-no-040\"\u003eAVIREX Limited Version A-2, serial 040\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: avirex leather flight jacket · vintage avirex g-1 · lonesome angel jacket · nose art leather jacket · avirex bomber jacket size 36 · painted back flight jacket · vintage navy style leather jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avirex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53173085274405,"sku":"Sct 85","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sct85_9.jpg?v=1786166996"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/collections\/japonista-avirex-plate.png?v=1791939946","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/collections\/avirex.oembed","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}