{"product_id":"real-mccoys-m422a-queen-of-the-pirates-flight-jacket","title":"Chaqueta de vuelo naval M-422A de piel de cabra de The Real McCoy’s, pin-up “Queen of the Pirates” de VT-2 pintada a mano, talla 36","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA Real McCoy’s reproduction of the US Navy M-422A intermediate flight jacket in goatskin with a mouton collar, its back hand-painted as a one-off with a “Queen of the Pirates” pin-up referencing Torpedo Squadron VT-2. Naval, hand-painted and less common than the A-2, it carries real carrier-aviation lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely executed reproduction of the U.S. Navy M-422A intermediate flight jacket, from the NZ-era production lineage of The Real McCoy’s, rendered in supple, grain-rich goatskin with a real mouton fur collar, a period-correct Talon zipper and a heavy knit waistband. The back carries a one-off hand-painted “Queen of the Pirates” pin-up composition, applied after production, referencing Torpedo Squadron VT-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-422A was issued to U.S. Navy aviators during WWII, particularly those operating from aircraft carriers. Warmer and heavier in presence than its Army cousin the A-2, with fur at the collar against cold wind, it belongs to carrier missions launched over open water. Torpedo squadrons such as VT-2 faced some of the highest casualty rates in the Pacific Theater, flying low, slow and straight into anti-aircraft fire, so the squadron reference points to one of the most dangerous roles in aerial warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is where the jacket breathes. A seated pin-up, poised and almost aware of being watched, is framed in a soft aura that mimics period nose-art technique. Above her runs the inscription “Queen of the Pirates”; to the left, “Torpedo Squadron VT-2”, a real U.S. Navy torpedo squadron, which ties the piece to carrier-based aviation lore rather than generic WWII imagery. Below, a horizon line of aircraft silhouettes fades almost into memory. The effect is haunting rather than loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoatskin speaks quietly in a tight, pebbled, resilient grain, suited to naval use where flexibility and durability mattered more than rigidity. Natural grain shows across the surface, early patina is forming along the seams, the panels are softening with wear, and the mouton collar remains full, anchoring the silhouette. Construction follows period-correct naval specification stitching, and the cut is small and tight in the vintage manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket sits at a rare intersection for collectors: naval, a field less saturated than Army Air Forces pieces; hand-painted as a one-off rather than a factory repeat; by The Real McCoy’s; with a pin-up motif of strong emotional and visual pull; and on the M-422A model, which is less common than the A-2.\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 M-422A (U.S. Navy intermediate flight jacket spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e NZ-era production lineage; The Real McCoy’s archival reproduction line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goatskin leather (grain-rich, naval spec correct); real mouton fur collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 (small \/ tight vintage cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hand-painted back, “Queen of the Pirates” pin-up motif; one-off custom applied post-production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torpedo Squadron VT-2 (US Navy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct naval spec stitching; Talon zipper; heavy knit waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed, with patina developing and some rib damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible knit distress and rib wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-grade stamp present, indicating a production irregularity (often internal only, sometimes cosmetic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly patina forming along the seams and panels softening with wear; the mouton collar remains full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Real McCoy’s M-422A with period-correct Talon zipper and a second-grade stamp; the hand-painted back is a one-off custom applied after production rather than factory artwork. 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. 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