Chaqueta de vuelo Pherrow's A-2, pintura trasera del bombardero B-24 “Old Doc Yacht”, parche de Disney de Chip y Dale, talla 40

Pherrow’s, the Japanese heritage reproduction house, turns seal brown horsehide into a painted logbook. A B-24 named “Old Doc Yacht” crosses the back amid flak and bomb tallies, a Chip & Dale mascot patch rides the chest, and a wing-stamped scarf completes the set.

The Piece

This Pherrow's A-2 flight jacket, executed in seal brown horsehide and cut to the classic Type A-2 silhouette, is a refined example of Japanese heritage reproduction that combines disciplined construction with narrative surface painting, bridging aviation iconography and mid-century graphic language.

Its expansive back painting depicts a B-24 bomber titled “Old Doc Yacht,” surrounded by stylized flak bursts and a regimented bomb tally, in a squadron-style narrative referencing an 831st unit theme. The title arcs naturally across the shoulders, the aircraft anchors the composition, the flak introduces motion without clutter and the tally provides a visual base. The bomber is drawn with clear line work, balanced proportion and restrained tonal shading, between illustration and documentation, and the name echoes the informal naming culture of wartime aircraft while staying grounded.

At the chest, a Disney-inspired Chip & Dale aviation patch introduces a second narrative layer rooted in wartime mascot traditions, widening the piece into aviation storytelling and graphic Americana without disturbing its cohesion. A US Army Air Forces wing-stamped silk-cotton scarf is included, giving the jacket its presence as a complete narrative ensemble, equally readable on a hanger or in motion.

Details

• Maker: Pherrow's & Co.
• Model: Type A-2 flight jacket
• Line: Japanese heritage reproduction of the WWII USAAF Type A-2
• Material: Horsehide (馬革)
• Color: Seal brown
• Size: 40
• Measurements: Shoulder 45 cm · Chest 50 cm · Length 59 cm · Sleeve 61 cm (approx.)
• Construction: Traditional A-2 silhouette; ribbed cuffs and waistband; front zip; dual front flap pockets; military-style lining; military-style contract label reproduction
• Artwork: “Old Doc Yacht” B-24 back painting with flak bursts and bomb tally; 831st unit theme; Chip & Dale aviation patch at chest
• Included: US Army Air Forces wing-stamped silk-cotton scarf

Condition

• Developed patina consistent with considered wear; structure remains sound.
• Horsehide presents a lived-in surface with visible grain, structure softened through wear and suppleness maintained through care.
• Ribbed cuffs and waistband retain structure, with wear consistent with age and use and no structural collapse.
• Back artwork remains clearly legible, with stable, defined color fields and good contrast.
• Military-style lining intact; contract label reproduction present.

Authenticity & Care

A Pherrow's & Co. Japanese heritage reproduction of the Type A-2 with a reproduction contract label; the Chip & Dale patch is a Disney-inspired design. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed 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 published policy.

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