The Real McCoy's Type A-2 Flying Tigers

The A-2 Flying Tigers bomber jacket pays homage to the legendary American Volunteer Group, known for their heroic efforts in World War II. Crafted from premium vegetable-tanned horsehide, this jacket features striking souvenir Flying Tigers iconography, including vibrant bullion patches and a hand-painted blood chit scroll on the back. With a classic Talon front zipper and cozy wool ribbings, it offers both style and comfort, seamlessly blending history and modern craftsmanship for any aviation enthusiast. From the brand: Nicknamed the Flying Tigers, the AVG (American Volunteers Group) was deployed to aid the Chinese Air Force and help defend China against Japan in the 1940s. The Flying Tigers comprised of U.S. Army Air Force, U.S Navy and U.S Marine Corp pilots recruited by President Roosevelt. The Type A-2 / Flying Tigers is cut to the same specs as our house model Type A-2 Real McCoy MFG. Co. (MJ18101) and has souvenir Flying Tigers iconography throughout. Including Bullion Patches (Threaded Steel) on 100% wool felt backings and leather crafted blood chit scroll on the back which is finished in the same hand painted style as originals that we have accrued over the years. Vegetable Tanned Horsehide (Aniline Finish) Cotton Broad Cloth Lining 40's Talon Front Zipper Wool Ribbings Steel Bullion Patches Blood Chit Scroll on back Made in Japan.