Ever since the earliest days of aviation, pilots had to wear appropriate clothing to keep warm at altitude. This was especially true during World War I, when most aircraft had open cockpits. From this ...
Click to open image viewer. United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Type A-2 Flying Jacket; waist length seal brown horsehide jacket with brown knit wool cuffs and waist band; brass zipper down front; ...
They don’t make ’em like they used to. Unless that’s referring to the CWU 45/P. Manufactured by Alpha Industries for the Department of Defense starting in 1995, the classic bomber receives a ...