Guy Trying on a G-1

Cooper A-2

A few months back I snagged myself a brand new (or rather, unworn with tags) Cooper A-2 jacket. Cooper apparently is no longer in business, so these goatskin jackets are becoming rarer, though used versions pop up on Ebay every week.

They are not as authentic as say, some other flight jacket makers like Eastman, US Authentic, Gibson & Barnes etc., but they are a great "everyday" jacket - lightweight and great for wearing when the weather's chilly but not too cold. I tested mine out recently and it's great for a spring day.

I think a Cooper was actually one of the first A-2 jackets I ever owned (probably owing to its cheaper price and availability). I sold it off years ago on Ebay... only to buy another one on Ebay years later. Go figure.

German flight jacket