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Military Leather Jackets Roundup: A-2, G-1, B-3 and N-1
Compare military leather jackets from Cockpit USA: the A-2, G-1, B-3 shearling and N-1 deck jacket, with starting prices and who each suits.
The A-2 Flight Jacket and American Military Heritage
The A-2 flight jacket history runs from the 1931 Army Air Corps approval to a 1987 revival, and it is still worn by veterans and riders.
How to Identify an Authentic A-2 Flight Jacket
Learn how to identify an authentic A-2 flight jacket by checking the hide, collar, knit cuffs and waistband, and pockets before you buy.
Cockpit USA A-2 Jackets: Horsehide, Goatskin and Lambskin Compared
A Cockpit USA A-2 jacket comes in horsehide, goatskin or lambskin. Compare the models, prices and fit before Veterans Day.
Best Insulated Motorcycle Riding Gear: A Cold-Weather Roundup
The best insulated motorcycle riding gear for cold weather, from 40-gram Thinsulate deerskin gloves to polyfill horsehide jackets and sheepskin bombers.
Best Military-Style Motorcycle Jackets for Riders
The best military-style motorcycle jackets are the four American classics: the A-2, the G-1, the B-3, and the N-1. Each was built for a specific job in the U.S. military,...
The N-1 Deck Jacket: A U.S. Navy Heritage Story
The N-1 deck jacket is the U.S. Navy's cold-weather work jacket, issued during World War II to sailors who worked long shifts on open ship and carrier decks. Built with...
How to Choose a B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket
Choose a B-3 sheepskin bomber jacket by judging four things: the density of the shearling, the quality of the stitching, the collar, and where it is made. The B-3 is...