Newb with a question...

[Smokeater344]

Hi all!

I am new to this world, but have always been an aviation buff and, after 28 years in other work, I've entered employment at a military airfield and am living my dream of working in aviation.
I've always wanted a leather flight jacket, and especially one of current or recent issue to active aviators. I just like all official MilSpec stuff. I also occasionally see aviators come through with leather flight jackets, but never thought about actually buying one until now.
That being said, many years ago I was in the Civil Air Patrol. Their official uniform vendor is Vanguard Industries.
My question is this: Can anyone tell if this is an authentic issue flight jacket from, say Cockpit USA, Avirex, etc?
I know it's tough because for some reason, they've blotted out the label!

Thanks all,

Smoke Eater

https://www.vanguardmil.com/product...ther-jacket-soft-goat-skin?variant=1153317136

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

You may source a Cooper/Sadler A2 (goat skin) on EBay , with a price less than US dollar 295, and it’s super in any aspect.

 

[B-Man2]

No .. it’s not an issued flight jacket .
Look on EBay and find jackets with the DCSP label . It stand for Defense Supply Center Philadelphia . Thats one sure way to tell it’s an authentic flight jacket .
Here’s one .. check out both labels .
The contractor label and the DSCP label .

DSCP A-2 Flyer's Jacket Cockpit Brown Leather Bomber Mens Size 44R Made in USA | eBay

This is a DSCP, Cockpit, A-2 Flyer's Jacket in a men's size 44R. Made in the USA. It's in excellent condition looking to have seen minimal use. Very clean and odor free. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thanks for looking.

www.ebay.com