{"product_id":"wwii-usaaf-2-flight-jacket-1756-type-15th-air-force-hand","title":"WWII USAAF A-2 Flight Jacket, “1756” Type, 15th Air Force Hand-Painted Back and 50 Mission Bombs, Size 38","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA fully original U.S. Army Air Forces A-2 of the Second World War, worn in the 15th Air Force and painted across the back with the names of the countries its wearer likely flew over. Fifty mission bombs on the chest, vivid shoulder art and a thick, supple hide make it a museum-grade survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic U.S. Army Air Forces A-2 flight jacket from World War II is fully original. It was used in the 15th Army Air Force, active in the European Theater, and is of the well-known “1756” type, an A-2 famous among collectors for its unknown manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back carries a beautiful full painting featuring the names of the countries over which the wearer likely flew missions with his aircraft. On the right chest, 50 mission bombs are painted, recording 50 sorties. The left shoulder bears the 15th AAF insignia and the right shoulder a painted U.S. flag. All of the artwork remains vivid and intact, and the back painting is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather reads as seal-brown steerhide, though it could also be horsehide. It is very thick and, apart from some small scratches, remains supple and well preserved for its age. The CONMAR zipper works smoothly. A genuine A-2 in this condition is rarely encountered; previously in the collection of a well-known U.S. collector, from whom it was acquired around 2010, the jacket remains wearable but deserves to be cherished as a collector’s piece and passed on to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown manufacturer (“1756” type A-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15th Army Air Force, European Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal-brown leather, appearing to be steerhide but possibly horsehide; very thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e CONMAR zipper, working smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 38 (roughly Japanese M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder width 44 cm · Chest (pit to pit) approx. 48 cm · Sleeve approx. 64 cm from shoulder, 50 cm from underarm · Length (bottom of collar to knit waistband) approx. 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full back painting with names of countries; 50 mission bombs on the right chest; 15th AAF insignia on the left shoulder; painted U.S. flag on the right shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired around 2010 from a well-known U.S. collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully original and in good overall condition for its age; all artwork vivid and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather very thick and supple, with some small scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall tear in the lining above the tag; no significant damage otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit parts show minor damage but remain in good shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCONMAR zipper works smoothly. Still wearable, though best kept as a collector’s piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully original WWII A-2 of the “1756” type, whose manufacturer is unknown; acquired around 2010 from a well-known U.S. collector. 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\/original-ww2-wwii-rough-wear-a-2-flight-jacket-size-42-horsehide-usaaf-talon-zip-vintage\"\u003eRough Wear WWII A-2 flight jacket, size 42\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainbow-country-x-kumamoto-bespoke-horsehide-2-jacket-hand\"\u003eRainbow Country Cat Corsair hand-painted A-2\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rough-wear-clothing-co-2-flight-jacket-contract-42-1401p-fan\"\u003eWWII Rough Wear A-2 flight jacket, contract 42-1401P\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? 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