The bomber jacket (a.k.a, the flight jacket) has a familiar story: Developed by the military in the mid-1900s, it’s now a style staple, and today you can spot the best bomber jackets on the most ...

Taking inspiration from military flight jackets of the early-to-mid 1900s, the design combines classic elements of B-3, A-1, and A-2 bomber jackets, which were originally made for World War I and ...

The B-15 jacket shares a much more obvious connection with today's MA-1 bomber jacket. In an effort to cater to the new needs of pilots, which centered on higher, faster planes, the B-15 was fixed ...

The U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 flight jacket was among the most iconic and treasured items of military apparel ever issued to American military personnel during World War II.

Flight leader and fighter ace Robert ‘R.T.’ Smith stands next to his P-40 fighter at Kunming, China. The ‘Flying Tiger’ insignia was created by the Walt Disney Company. (U.S. Air Force photo) ...