{"product_id":"great-escape-a-2-flight-jacket","title":"Great Escape A-2 Flight Jacket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix content-line\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"col-xs-9 column content-util\"\u003eSteve McQueen The Great Escape A-2 Leather Flight Jacket - Rough Wear 16159 Reproduction - REAL SIMONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe REAL SIMONS Rough Wear 16159 A-2 Flight Jacket is a museum-grade reproduction of the iconic WWII U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) leather flight jacket, made famous by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape. Based on the legendary 1940 Rough Wear contract No. W535AC 16159, this jacket is a true piece of aviation history, recreated with period-correct materials and obsessive attention to every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the very first A-2 contract issued to Rough Wear Clothing Co., the 16159 is a cornerstone of vintage flight jacket collecting. Our reproduction stays true to the original WWII specifications, including the distinctive Talon M-39 zipper, period hardware, and the iconic \"Reissued A-2\" patina, making it the most authentic tribute to this legendary jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Shell: Premium Leather \u0026amp; Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-quality full-grain leather, selected to match the weight and hand of WWII-era horsehide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our deep brown version is crafted to replicate the \"Reissued A-2\" look, with a rich overdyed finish that will develop a unique tea-core patina with wear, just like the original refurbished jackets.\u003cbr\u003e🔹\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners (Period-Correct to the 16159)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZipper\u003c\/strong\u003e: Talon M-39 No. 5 Nickel-Plated Zipper with the iconic square pull tab and \"J\" shaped top stop, identical to the 16159’s original specification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollar \u0026amp; Pocket Snaps\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two distinct sets of period-correct snaps (collar vs. pockets, non-interchangeable), sourced from Japan for authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollar Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alloy nickel-plated collar hooks with fixed pins and hollow cross posts, matching the WWII military design.\u003cbr\u003e🔹\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Lining Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full orange cotton sateen lining, identical to the USAAF standard issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAAF logo stamp and AN inspection stamp, matching the marks found on refurbished \"Reissued A-2s.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgil Hilts name and serial number printed inside, identical to the movie jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"WESTERN COSTUME CO.\" Label: A reproduction of the simple label sewn into the lining of the Great Escape movie prop jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Rough Wear Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faithful reproduction of the 16159’s distinctive pocket flaps with sharp angles and rounded bottoms, a hallmark of Rough Wear’s manufacturing style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitching \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy-duty stitching throughout, built to last for decades, just like the original military jackets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuffs \u0026amp; Waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original-style ribbed knit cuffs and waistband, matching the period specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop our premium reproduction of the iconic Rough Wear 16159 A-2 flight jacket, worn by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape. 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