STOP Wearing Bomber Jackets Wrong (Style A Flight Jacket The Right Way)

Timestamps:
0:00 - STOP Wearing Bomber Jackets Wrong
0:30 - History of a bomber jacket
1:01 - What is the perfect fit of a bomber jacket?
1:30 - Bomber jacket vs Flight jacket
2:08 - Style mistake #1
5:11 - ****
6:20 - Style mistake #2
7:36 - Style mistake #3
8:32 - Style mistake #4
9:35 - Style mistake #5
10:20 - Style mistake #6
11:20 - Style mistake #7
11:59 - Style mistake #8
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[RealMenRealStyle]

How do you style your bomber jacket?

[tastybrownie]

I just bought two of this jacket in Tobacco and Anejo. I was going to return it but your video showed me that the fit and build is the way it is supposed to be. I tried the first one with a couple of outfits and decided that I'm going to keep it. I will probably keep the second one too when it arrives. I enjoy most of your videos but not all of them, lol. But when you do make a good video it is usually super good and becomes the final word on that subject. Good job bud ! ! !

[TrueOpinion]

Fun fact: WWII bomber crews were also equipped with a set of heated underwear that circulated warm liquid (not sure which liquid) over their bodies to keep them warm. The suit was connected to the aircraft via a pair of hoses; the system tapped heat off of the engine's cooling system to keep the crews warm.

[MisterRorschach]

I had to beg my parents many years ago to splurge and buy me a bomber jacket. I’ve literally worn it since even decades later. Back then asking my parents to spend over 300 bucks on a jacket made them just crack up. But given how many years I’ve been able to wear it, it’s probably one of their best value purchases. It does have a rip on the inside of the armpit but that’s just because I’ve been too lazy to sew it up.

[ralphmarkasher]

Hey Antonio, I have my G1 the Navy gave me when I did an exchange tour and my Dad's A2 with his WWII Squadron patch. I always get compliments from young people when I wear them.

[rttoonist]

I’ve been wearing a US Wings goatskin A2 as my primary go-to for almost fifteen years now; it’s only really started to show obvious signs of wear in the last three or four. Very practical and versatile, excellent cost per wear and value for dollar.

[Torque]

Yes, back in the late 80's the USAF re-introduced the A2. They were supposed to help with pilot/crew retention. We didn't put patches on the arm of the A2. The only patch we had was on the breast. It included our qualification/wings (pilot in my case), with name and rank under the aeronautical ratings.

This was unlike our standard issue green Nylon/Nomex jackets. On those jackets we had on one front side breast, a Major Command patch (SAC, MAC, TAC...etc.) and on the other side wings/name. On the top shoulders our rank, on the side shoulders the American Flag on one side and our Squadron/Wing patch on the other. What do you think of the plain nylon flight jacket?

I flew C130s and we were definitely not the typical "Chair Force". We flew into hot areas with little to no support personnel on the ground. Dirt, gravel and other unimproved strips. The Herk was a true workhorse and I loved the tactical airlift/airdrop missions. I'm now 62 (look and feel 15 to 20 years younger) and I'm a Captain flying International for a major airline. I love my job.

Several of my peers give up on style and looking the best they can. The younger pilots and flight attendants notice this on our layovers, and I've had a number of them actually comment that they appreciate the fact that I don't dress like my fellow Captains. Your tips have helped quite a bit.

I hope to see more videos for us old farts (50-60's). Thanks for the fantastic content and your service.

[joshuakampamba]

Thank you very much. You are such an elder brother most of us never had. 👍😊🇿🇲

[KRW]

I got my A2 jacket just yesterday. I'll wear it out today. And if you're getting a G1 (Navy) flight jacket, these are cut VERY trim on the torso. Buy the G1 a size or two over your suit coat size, You'll be a bit more comfortable.

[PW.]

I have one that my step-grandfather gave me. It was his USAF issued jacket circa 1964. It's in great condition and fits me well.

[olanderdecastro]

Hey, bomber jacket is pretty heavy stuff for South Florida. However, we have had a terrible winter this year so I’ve worn mine about five times. I have one in brown, one in black and one casual, soft cotton, and I put them all on this year!

[Thursdayboots]

Great video, so happy to hear you love your jacket🔥

[GrandHeresiarch]

I actually ended up buying this exact jacket from Thursday a while back and boy is it nice to wear. I even got complimented about it when I was out which was a "wait that actually happens?" moment.

[lobsteroverrun]

I’m an aircraft maintainer in the navy, and I’m getting out soon. I have patches from the squadrons I’ve been in, but putting them on a bomber jacket would feel very fake since I’m not a pilot. I could definitely see myself wearing a brown leather bomber, though.

Now, that peacoat I was issued. I haven’t worn that in 8 years. Damn it looks good. I wonder what kind styles I could pull off with it.

[trottheblackdog]

I just took delivery of my Thursday flight jacket in Anejo, and it's amazing! The fit is perfect, just as you describe it should be. And the leather smells amazing!

[yeahright]

I've never rocked a classic bomber, but I've been wearing an Alpha Industries L-2B for a while now. It's got the MA-1 looks but lighter weight so I can wear it more than three days out of the year here in TX. It's another one of those styles that has been popular for a very long time, you see quite a few fashion designers knocking it off, some better than others. For leather, I lean more toward moto jackets - I wore a Hein Gericke V-Pilot for many years.

[nickbrackett]

Thanks for this upload, I have a Rick Owens bomber that I thought was too small because initially I thought they were supposed to be 'oversized'. Turns out it fits perfect✌🏼

[Mike-ivhy]

I had a nylon bomber jacket many years ago.
It was awesome
and it kept me warm in all kinds of weather !
Even winter blizzards !
Your right, I didn't need a heavy sweater under it !
Just wear a hat with it, and I was good to go !
And, we'll yes, I did wear a scarf with it sometimes .
Only cost me minimal $
DML.

[anthonyovering]

Ive had a CWU-45p for a few years now, Much of the same rules apply in my opinion with the exception that I think they look great with cargo pants. Especially when you're going for a more military look, a good quality pair thats more snug up top, like some Fjallravens, look really nice.

Also, to build off the point of driving, I wear that thing to death purely for its length. because its cropped above the waist, it gives you much more manueverability and you don't sit on it when you get in the car which makes driving in winter with it really pleasureable.

[eleazarmartinez]

Wow, Military and men’s style history combined!! MORE, MORE!!! Lovely video! Thank you Antonio for the education. Cheers matador!!