~Vintage~ 

Authentic original WWII A-2 Bomber Jacket with the flight instructor's name patch still sewn onto the front.  The patch reads "F. LeBeau US AAF".  

Measurements as follows (contact me for any additional measurements needed):

Underarm to underarm: 20.5"

Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5"

Top of collar to hem: 24.5"

Shoulder to cuff: 23.5"

Underarm to cuff: 18"

Jacket Details:

·              Flight Instructor’s name badge/patch still sewn on front reads “F. LeBeau US AAF” (The US AAF lettering is below the name and is a bit worn off but still visible)

·              1/2” above the name patch are two pin holes which are positioned 1.5” from the beginning of the name patch and 1.5” from the end of the name patch.  (The pin was removed and did not come with the jacket.)

·              Top collar tag reads “Desmond’s of Southern California”.  (Desmond’s was an upscale men’s retailer in California in the 1940’s) 

·              Another tag 1/8” below the Desmond’s tag is missing but stitching is still visible.  It measured 1” x 2.5” 

·              Faded woven union label attached inside the left pocket 

·              Color: Seal Brown with natural patina

·              Leather: Horse hide

·              Lining: Silk

·              Zipper: Metal

·              Horse hide hanging strap sewn in at neck

·              Back is one solid piece of leather

·              Epaulette with shoulder seam

·              Zipper stopper box is a Talon model but the puller tab is marked with a “V”

·              Inset Sleeves

·              Knit wristbands

·              Knit waistband

·              Snap caps on front pockets are exposed and are marked inside: Rau & Co Prov R.I.

·              Front pocket flaps are 2” long at center 

·              No snaps on collar 

·              No collar fasteners

·              No hand warmer pockets

·              No underarm vents

·              No wind flap over the jacket closure