A-2
Leather bomber coat
A-2 is a designation for a style of leather flight jacket developed by the U.S.
Army Air Corps in the 1930s.
The jacket features a snap-down collar, shoulder straps, and a zippered front, becoming iconic among military aviators during World War II.
The A-2 remains popular as both vintage collectible and contemporary fashion item, often decorated with squadron patches or nose art.
He wore his grandfather's original A-2 to the veterans' reunion.
Aerial journey by aircraft
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- CessnaLight aircraft manufacturer
- trainerOne who conditions others
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
landing · takeoff · airstrip · runway · altitude · navigation · throttle · propeller
One who lacks experience
- elementaryOf first principles
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- basicFundamental in nature
level · certification · exam · competency · speaking · listening · reading · writing
Formal name or title
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- categoryA class of things
- tierHorizontal structural layer
- gradeClassification by rank
standard · specification · code · ranking · certification · label · benchmark · entry-level
flight
Aerial journey by aircraft
cockpit · landing · takeoff · airstrip · runway · altitude · navigation · throttle · propeller · single-engine
beginner
One who lacks experience
- elementaryOf first principles
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
basic · level · certification · exam · competency · speaking · listening · reading · writing · coursework
designation
Formal name or title
grade · standard · specification · code · ranking · certification · label · benchmark · entry-level · baseline
A-2blazer
Semiformal tailored jacket
peacoat · sport coat · tuxedo jacket · dress coat · suit jacket