{"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","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/avirex-type-2-50th-anniversary-commemorative-flight-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}