Flight jackets, initially essential gear for early pilots, evolved into iconic military attire (like the A-2) adorned with personal and squadron insignia, becoming a significant part of pilot culture ...
The design of the jacket could make it a lighter, pack-friendly replacement for the Army’s Level III high-loft fleece and ...
The U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 flight jacket was among the most iconic and treasured items of military apparel ever issued to American military personnel during World War II. Based upon “Bomber Boys,” a ...
FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. -- For the first time, aspiring Army aviators are taking to the skies to participate in a revolutionary proof-of-concept for a pilot program that is paving the way for “Flight ...