The Women’s WASP A-2 Bomber Jacket is fitted specifically for women! An authentic reproduction of the WWII A-2 made for the Women’s Air force Service Pilots, WASP. When worn by women, the standard Men’s A-2 can be ill-fitting. Our WASP A-2 has the modifications most wanted by women. It’s roomier where it needs to be and features shorter sleeve and body length. The perfect jacket for any female pilot or aviatrix-at-heart! Import. The Women’s Wasp A-2 Bomber Jacket features: 100% Goatskin leather Front cargo pockets Snap down collar Stitched down epaulets Brass zipper One piece back Side entry hand warmer pockets An inside pocket Brown satiny lining Color: Dark Brown Fit: Normal Protect your jacket with our new jacket care products. These products are all natural and hand made in the USA. It will help preserve your new jacket or add years back to your old one. Exposure to the elements and regular wear will dry out and fade your jacket. Replenish your jacket now! WASP History Jacqueline Cochran formed and headed the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP). Cochran, the famed aviatrix, became the first woman to break the sound barrier. Combat duties were filled by male pilots which left a vital need for service pilots during WWII. WASPs filled the need. The WASPs logged over 60 million miles and flew virtually every type of aircraft from trainers to heavy bombers. They would often fly them as skillfully or better than their male counterparts. Recognition of these pilots were not until much later in life: 1984 – Awarded the Victory Medal and American Theater medal 2009 – Recognized and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for invaluable service in WWII Considered trailblazers, they paved the way for future female USAF pilots. Our WASP Jackets are a tribute to these pioneering aviators. The Modern A-2: In 1931, the Type A-2 jacket was standardized by the US Army Air Corps to succeed the Type A-1. The A-2 has sturdy snaps, reinforced pockets, snap down collar. Replaced the A-1’s buttoned front with a zipper for added protection against the elements in the open cockpit. The creation of the modern A-2 was after a brief period of the Air Force not issuing jackets to pilots. Influenced by the popular film, “Top Gun”. The modern design differs from the original design in several ways. With a looser fit, made from goatskin in seal brown, side entry pockets, and an inside wallet pockets.
