A-2 question

[Omne]

Quick question, are there any jackets that look just like an A-2 but without patch pockets? I'm looking for something with side pockets I can put my hands into.

 

[Metatron]

Many:

http://www.stewart.it/en/products/
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=23
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=33

Or both cargo and handwarmer pockets:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=15

I'm sure there's many more, the A2 is kind of a generic template for many leather jackets.

 

[Edward]

The Aero Happy Days model would have been my suggestion too, though as Metatron says it is a fairly generic style, of there are plenty of other options if you want something cheaper. Vintage jackets might be a realistic option, as non-military vintage leather in this generic style tends to be much cheaper. If price isn't the issue and you want something new, Eastman's Air Comfort model looks nice too.

http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_info.php?products_id=151

 

[Corky]

Back in the '80's it was considered a normal update to the A-2 to add hand warmer pockets.

Check out the Avirex jackets:

[FONT=Helvetica, Arial]The current issue pattern includes side-entry handwarmer pockets (the first military-issue A-2 to include this as a standard feature), two inside wallet pockets, an interior double slotted pen/pencil pocket, and side panels for a more comfortable fit. Other features include a premium dark brown goatskin shell, two front snap-flapped cargo pockets, a snap-down collar (which secures the collar against prop or jet wash — or just a strong wind), an exterior windflap that conceals the solid antiqued brass zipper beneath it, a one piece back, knit cuffs & waistband, shoulder epaulets, and a poly-twill lining. [/FONT]

http://www.uswings.com/ta2.asp

 

[HackerF15E]

Back in the '80's it was considered a normal update to the A-2 to add hand warmer pockets.

And it's been part of the current-issue USAF A-2 pattern since circa 1999.

 

[Edward]

Good points: I was thinking 'slash handwarmer pockets instead of patch pockets', but both can be had (probably easier and cheaper, too).

 

[Jaguar66]

Gibson & Barnes Civil A2 has side pockets, although they also have the front patch pockets. I have 2, one in brown, and one in black. I like both. They run large, I wear a 40 or 42, and the size G&B that fits me is a 38R.
http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Civil+A-2/id/18/cat_id/18/prod_id/54/

Their F82 jacket has side pockets also.

http://www.gibson-barnes.com/F-82+Flight+Jacket/id/18/cat_id/18/prod_id/62/

Their Catalina jacket, while not having the knits, is an A2 style of sorts, with no patch pockets.

http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Catalina+Airline+Jacket/id/18/cat_id/18/prod_id/61/

 

[subject101]

Quick question, are there any jackets that look just like an A-2 but without patch pockets? I'm looking for something with side pockets I can put my hands into.

The "dominators" or "fonzie" jackets;

http://www.stewart.it/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/giacca13.jpg

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lewis-leathers-garbstore-jacket.jpg

I own on of these in suede leather.

 

[Jaguar66]

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lewis-leathers-garbstore-jacket.jpg

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Good luck finding this jacket.

http://hypebeast.com/2010/08/garbstore-lewis-leather-flying-dominator-jacket/

 

[Windward]

Maybe I have found what you are looking for... AERO's Windward... its my Flight Jacket without patch pockets and with handwarmer pockets.
BTW: I have made an own creation with knitted waistbands and cuffs and slightly alteration and features - I call it the "Bush-Pilot Jacket"!

 

[Fifty150]

All the jackets that you see in the mall have side pockets.

I like the Taylor Leather USAF Current Issue #A-299. Not exactly a mall jacket.