Aero Leather Clothing

Aero USAAF W535ac-16160 Type A-2

$ 1,549.99

This jacket replicates the fourth of the seven contracts received by Aero Leather of Beacon NY recorded on 1-Nov-40 for 4,500 Type A-2 jackets. This contract represents an interesting transition between the complex 1938 Aero A-2 and the much more common 1942 jacket. Gone is the complicated zip arrangement and extra top stitching unique to the 1938 Aero, yet the jacket still retains its high collar stand and offset collar. Aero's replica has every detail including a perfect reproduction of the original zipper, a Japanese-made period style Talon alloy zipper with herringbone cotton tape.  The jacket is also lined with the unique rust cotton lining, exclusive to this contract. The W535 AC-16160 retains most of the features of the 40-3785-P, but is the first contract using the legendary “Square” pocket.  Although both contracts lost a little of the body taper associated with the 1938 jacket, both 1940s jackets have the slim shoulders and sleeves. This makes the W535 AC-16160 neater fitting than the 1942 contract though not as neat as the 1938.  

The Aero USAAF W535ac-16160 Type A-2 style can be specified in a variety of leathers, but Thurston Bros. recommends Vicenza Italian veg-tanned horsehide for this jacket. Click HERE for more information on ordering a custom Aero jacket!

This product page is for the payment to start the custom order process for a custom W535ac-16160 Type A-2.  The payment is for the base price of the W535ac-16160 Type A-2 plus the shipping for the fit jacket.  You can read more about the fit jacket process our Custom Aero page!  The costs for extra items are listed on the Custom Aero page.

To find out what we currently have in stock in the Aero USAAF W535ac-16160 Type A-2, contact us at sales@thurston-bros.com. You can also contact us for professional sizing for this style.

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