Air Associates A2

[Snackson]

I bought this A2 some time ago. It is an original goat skin A2 that was apparently made for civilian instructors.


The lining and knits have been replaced and although there definitely is wear and tear, the jacket itself is solid and still has a lot of life left in it.


The label says it is an Air Associates A2 and people more in the know than I am say that the W stitching on the collar is typical for an HLB Corp A2.It definitely isn't a size 44 but fits more like a tight 42. It's nice though and I am quite fond of it! Any info appreciated from you guys!

 

[B-Man2]

Its a great looking jacket that has a lot of years ahead of it.
From the label it looks like was distributed in Dallas Texas.
The company may still be around according to Google and Map Quest.

Air Associates Inc 4100 Spring Valley Rd Dallas, TX Nonclassified Establishments - MapQuest

Get directions, reviews and information for Air Associates Inc in Dallas, TX.

www.mapquest.com

 

[Snackson]

Thanks! I think that the original label looked like this:

 

[Chandler]

Interesting result to a Google search of Air Associates:

Air Associates 1930's Civilian Flight Jacket C-1 Now Available On The Site

We are pleased to present our reproduction of a 1930's civilian flight jacket made by Air Associates Inc. The C-1. This jacket was also worn by actor Ernest Borgnine in the 1950's Hollywood production "Torpedo Run" . The project was discussed recently on the forum...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Chandler]

Nice looking hide on that jacket, BTW.

 

[B-Man2]

Headwind Leather …… A whole other conversation.

 

[Snackson]

I'll contact them and see if they have any info. Thanks B-Man2

 

[B-Man2]

Please let us know what you find out. I’d be interested in learning more about the jacket, and I think most of the other guys around here would probably like to learn about it as well.

 

[Snackson]

Most definitely. I'll post whatever I find out about this jacket, good or bad!

 

[Otter]

That looks good .

 

[CBI]

My old jacket and pics. I could fit into it now much better than before. Great leather!!!!!!

 

[Chandler]

My old jacket and pics. I could fit into it now much better than before. Great leather!!!!!!

Where did you get it originally?

 

[ausreenactor]

My old jacket and pics. I could fit into it now much better than before. Great leather!!!!!!

It's a small World!

 

[CBI]

I think it was an eBay find