The RARE Vintage 80s Sporty's Pilot Shop A-2 Military Bomber Flight Jacket in size Large 44 in the sought after Horse Hide features a zip closure and is made with a brown acetate satin lining. This bomber jacket, designed by Sporty's Pilot Shop, is perfect for casual occasions and is a stylish addition to any man's wardrobe. With its vintage appeal and military-inspired theme, this jacket is ideal for the winter, fall, and spring seasons, making it a versatile and timeless piece for any collection. Made in the United States, this jacket showcases a classic style.
Taylor's Leatherwear manufactured USA-made horsehide A-2 jackets sold under the Sporty's Pilot Shop label starting in the late 1980s and 1990s
Taylor's Leatherwear. Sporty's officially identifies
Taylor's Leatherwear as the long-time maker of its A-2 flight jackets. Based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Taylor's produced many of Sporty's USA-made horsehide and goatskin A-2 jackets in the 1990s
Made in the U.S.A. by Taylor’s Leatherwear (Tullahoma, Tennessee), the official long-time manufacturer of Sporty’s Pilot Shop A-2 flight jackets. Founded in 1943, Taylor’s is a renowned family-owned American outerwear maker best known for producing heavy-duty, contract-grade leather jackets for U.S. police departments (including NYPD and LAPD), commercial pilots (such as FedEx), and military personnel. This jacket comes from their sought-after 1990s/early 2000s domestic production era, crafted in heavyweight genuine horsehide before modern production transitioned to imported goatskin.
Lifetime Service & Restoration. Taylor's built its reputation on durable construction—heavy-duty YKK hardware, double-stitched seams, and thick hides—and still offers alterations, zipper replacements, and knit cuff/waistband restoration services out of Tennessee.