flight jacket
Pilot's leather outerwear
A flight jacket is a short, fitted jacket originally designed for military pilots, typically made of leather or nylon with a front zipper, snug cuffs, and a close-fitting waistband.
The style emerged from practical aviation needs—warmth at altitude, freedom of movement in a cockpit.
Bomber jacket is a near-synonym, though flight jacket emphasizes the aviation connection: He wore his grandfather's old flight jacket from the war.
WWII flight jacket
- vintageQuality from past eras
- WWII1939-45 global conflict
- 1940sFourth decade, twentieth century
- interwarBetween major conflicts
authentic · iconic · collector · reproduction · patches · insignia · squadron · aviator
Explosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- leatherTanned animal skin
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- zipperToothed closure device
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
ribbed · cuffs · waistband · collar · lining · insulated · outerwear · stitching
Identical throughout
- air forceMilitary aviation branch
- navyMaritime military force
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- tacticalStrategically planned
squadron · deployment · service · rank · officer · combat · mission · camouflage
A-2
WWII flight jacket
interwar · authentic · iconic · collector · reproduction · patches · insignia · squadron · aviator · shearling
bomber
Explosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
pockets · ribbed · cuffs · waistband · collar · lining · insulated · outerwear · stitching · durable
uniform
Identical throughout
tactical · squadron · deployment · service · rank · officer · combat · mission · camouflage · issued
insulated
Shielded from heat loss
lined · fleece · shearling · cozy · snug · protective · layered · windproof · sherpa · weather-resistant
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
retro · layering · casual · edgy · designer · runway · influencer · cool · hipster · minimalist
- jacketsblazer, windbreaker, bomber, puffer, sport coat
- flight gearpilot uniform, aviator goggles, pilot helmet, oxygen mask, pilot wings
- military jackets
- aviation gearcockpit, altimeter, autopilot, control stick, ejection seat
- pilot gearheadset, logbook, kneeboard, aviator glasses, oxygen mask
- leather wearleather pants, leather gloves, leather coat, leather vest, leather belt
flight jacketblazer
Semiformal tailored jacket
tuxedo jacket · sport coat · dinner jacket · morning coat · tailcoat
flight jacketevening gown
Woman's floor-length formal dress
ball gown · formal wear · ceremonial robes · academic regalia · negligee
flight jackettrench coat
Belted, double-breasted raincoat
greatcoat · duster coat · maxi coat · cape · parka