{"product_id":"real-mccoy-a2-memphis-belle-jacket-wwii-hand-painted-b17-nose-art-flight-jacket-size-m","title":"Chaqueta de vuelo Type A-2 “Memphis Belle” de piel de caballo de The Real McCoy’s, arte de nariz del B-17 pintado a mano, talla M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA full custom Real McCoy’s A-2 in horsehide, hand-painted with the B-17 Flying Fortress “Memphis Belle” and her red-dress pin-up. The composition reflects the gentler, human side of wartime aviation, and the jacket keeps a supple structure, light wear and clear, well-preserved color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom A-2 by The Real McCoy’s featuring hand-painted artwork inspired by the B-17 Flying Fortress “Memphis Belle.” The back panel presents the aircraft alongside its iconic pin-up figure in a vivid yet controlled palette that reflects the visual language of Second World War nose art. Unlike more severe or aggressive examples, the composition reflects the softer cultural dimension of wartime aviation, where identity, morale and storytelling were embedded into the aircraft themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back gathers the red-dress pin-up girl, a B-17 Flying Fortress in formation, “Memphis Belle” lettering and bomb tally markings beneath, balanced, colorful and emotionally approachable. Chest insignia supports the back narrative, and the whole reads as an integrated design rather than random patchwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Memphis Belle is one of the most documented aircraft of the war: she completed 25 missions, a rare survival milestone, became a symbol of endurance and morale, and was later immortalized in the 1990 film. That history carries the jacket from military object to recognized cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horsehide shell has a smooth, slightly glossy finish with natural grain emerging through wear, and it holds paint exceptionally well. The artwork is applied by hand rather than printed, so each brushstroke carries slight variation and the surface ages in its own way, with fine cracking over time part of its authenticity. Beneath the art, The Real McCoy’s A-2 base follows historically accurate wartime patterning, with a balanced, not overly boxy silhouette and strong stitch integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Real McCoy’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A-2, full custom back paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Memphis Belle”, B-17 Flying Fortress nose art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horsehide leather; hand-painted artwork (not print)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (Japanese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-dress pin-up girl; B-17 Flying Fortress in formation; “Memphis Belle” lettering; bomb tally markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom chest insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear consistent with careful use, in strong presentation condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorsehide maintains a supple structure, with natural grain emerging through wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe painted surface shows minor aging while retaining clarity and color integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Real McCoy’s A-2 base with full custom chest and back configuration; the artwork is hand-painted rather than printed. 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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/products\/old-real-mccoys-flying-tigers-type-2-back-painted-horsehide\"\u003eReal McCoy’s Flying Tigers back-paint A-2, 1993\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/real-mccoys-2-rough-wear-horsehide-flight-jacket-custom-king\"\u003eReal McCoy’s × Custom King “The Holy Grail” A-2\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/real-mccoys-early-type-2-horsehide-flight-jacket-leather\"\u003eearly Real McCoy’s A-2 horsehide jacket with blood chit\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=\"\/es\/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: real mccoy's memphis belle a-2 · memphis belle flight jacket · b-17 nose art leather jacket · hand painted a-2 jacket · real mccoys custom back paint · memphis belle pin-up jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52256580403493,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/RealMcCoyA2MemphisBelleJacketWWIIHandPaintedB17NoseArtFlightJacketSizeM_1.png?v=1776823689","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/real-mccoy-a2-memphis-belle-jacket-wwii-hand-painted-b17-nose-art-flight-jacket-size-m","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}