USAAF contract jacket · DWG # 30‑1415
Mitchell A-2 - Russet Brown
Built for the USAAF from 1931 to 1943 - reborn true to the original at Mitchell.
History
The story of the legendary A-2
Well over 700,000 A-2 jackets were made for the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) by more than 20 manufacturers between 1931 and 1943. The makers were mostly outdoor and sportswear companies of the US East Coast - firms such as Rough Wear, Star Sportswear, United Sheeplined and the Cable Raincoat Company secured the coveted government contracts.
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the USA into the war, that changed overnight: in 1942 alone, around 700,000 A-2 jackets were made. Every pilot and every crew member of the USAAF received an A-2 leather jacket.
As early as 1942 the jacket was stylised into the pilots’ cult object. Not a few decorated their jackets with squadron patches or personalised their A-2 with the names of their loved ones.
The legendary A-2 has lost none of its appeal since its introduction some 90 years ago. Quite the opposite: it is more popular than ever.
Mitchell A-2 - Front
Mitchell A-2 - Front view
USAAF contract jacket · DWG # 30‑1415
Mitchell A-2 - Russet Brown
The rebirth of a legend: wearing comfort, pocket shape, authentic reproductions of zips and snap fasteners - exactly as issued to USAAF pilots in 1942.
Specifications
Authentic down to the last detail.
The Mitchell A-2 unites the finest features of the Rough Wear, Cable Raincoat and Aero Leather contracts.
- DWG # / Order #
- 30-1415 · 42-10007-P
- Leather
- Cow/steer hide, semi-chrome tanned
- Colour
- Russet Brown
- Zip
- Talon reproduction, triple marked bell shape 1939
- Snap fasteners
- United Carr ring button reproduction · ball stud (collar)
- Knits
- 100 % wool in the correct weave
- Lining
- 100 % cotton, plain weave in dull orange
- Thread
- Cotton blend, cognac
- Hooks & Eyes
- Nickel-plated, 1942 pattern (hook & eye collar, single eyelets)
- Label
- Mitchell Mfg. woven · inside pockets / LOT 1942
Sizes
Mitchell A-2 - Size Chart
| US size | German size | Suitable for chest (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Sleeve (in) | Shoulder (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 46 | 38 – 39 | 44.4 | 32.2 | 23 | 19.3 | 22.8 |
| 38 | 48 | 39 – 40 | 46 | 33.8 | 23.4 | 19.7 | 23.2 |
| 40 | 50 | 41 – 42 | 47.6 | 35.4 | 23.8 | 20.1 | 23.6 |
| 42 | 52 | 43 – 44 | 49.2 | 37 | 24.2 | 20.5 | 24 |
| 44 | 54 | 45 – 46 | 50.8 | 38.6 | 24.6 | 20.9 | 24.4 |
| 46 | 56 | 46 – 47 | 52.4 | 40.2 | 25 | 21.3 | 24.8 |
| 48 | 58 | 48 – 49 | 53.9 | 41.7 | 25.4 | 21.7 | 25.2 |
| 50 | 60 | 50 – 51 | 55.5 | 43.3 | 25.8 | 22 | 25.6 |
| 52 | 62 | 52 – 53 | 57.1 | 44.9 | 26.2 | 22.4 | 26 |
| 54 | 64 | 54 – 55 | 58.7 | 46.5 | 26.6 | 22.8 | 26.4 |
| 56 | 66 | 56 – 57 | 60.2 | 48 | 27 | 23.2 | 26.8 |
Please state your height, weight and chest measurement in the comments field at the end of your order. Measuring the chest: place the tape under your arms, breathe normally, do not tighten your chest.
Made to measure
Also available made to measure - a visit to our showroom is all it takes.