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The Gibson & Barnes Mark 31 is a tribute to this rare, historical A-2. It is made from large, grade-A, vegetable-tanned goatskin that has been drum-dyed and pigmented the original Air Corps russet brown color. |
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The Gibson & Barnes Mark 43 A-2 has all the features found in the original World War II A-2s. It is made from 3-ounce horsehide, the lining is tightly woven, plain-weave cotton, and the collar is attached directly to the body of the jacket. |
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The A-2 was the aviator’s badge of honor and they proudly wore their jackets in the air, on and off base, and especially home on leave.
Gibson & Barnes’ Mark 41 A-2 is typical of A-2 jackets made just before World War II. |
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Our AVG and CBI jackets are genuine Type A-2 Mark 41 jackets like those worn by many Flying Tigers. They are genuine russet brown horsehide with wool cuffs and waistband, cotton lining and nickel zipper with bell pull. |
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Admiral “Bull” Halsey wore an M-422 when Hornet launched Jimmy Doolittle’s B-25s toward Tokyo in 1942. Lt. Butch O’Hare, the Navy’s first ace and a Medal of Honor winner, wore his M-422 flying F-4Fs with Fighting 3. |
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Made from warm sheepskin shearling, the B-3 was the most popular winter flying jacket of World War II. Hollywood loved it too, and it was immortalized in countless World War II movies including Stalag 17, The War Lover, and 12 O’clock High. |
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The AN-J-3 was a late war, short-lived production of a leather flight jacket to be used by both the AAF and USN flight crews. |
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The A-2 jacket is steeped in military history. Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle wore his during the 1942 raid, General Douglas MacArthur wore one at Inchon, and today every Air Force pilot has one. But civilians love them too. |
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The A-2 is the most recognized, desired, and coveted jacket ever made. Originally ordered by the Army Air Corps in 1931, it has been worn with pride by the military and civilians for over 70 years. |
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The G-1 is an official Navy uniform item, but Naval Aviators can’t resist wearing it with their civilian clothes. Civilians love the jacket too. |
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