Gentleman's Domain AN-J-3a Leather Aviator Military Bomber Jacket Size L Repo

Gentleman's Domain AN-J-3a Leather Aviator Military Bomber Jacket. Size large. Expresso brown color. Please note the only flaw is some fading to the seams. See pics. About the Jacket This is a certified reproduction of a US Navy AN-J-3A Aviator's Leather Flying Jacket by Gentleman's Domain, dated 2002. The original jacket was manufactured by L.W. Foster Sportswear Co. Inc. for the U.S. Government. Key details about the jacket and its history: AN-J-3A Jacket: This is a specific model of an intermediate leather flying jacket primarily used by the U.S. Navy during World War II, starting in 1943. Purpose: The AN-J-3A was intended to be a standardized flight jacket for both the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) and the U.S. Navy (USN), aiming to streamline production and reduce inventory by replacing earlier models like the A-2 and M-422A, respectively. Design Features: The Navy's AN-J-3A version is notable for its mouton (sheepskin) collar, distinguishing it from the leather-collared AN-J-3 designed for the USAAF. Manufacturer (Reproduction): "Gentleman's Domain" is the company that produced this specific reproduction in 2002. Original Manufacturer: L.W. Foster Sportswear Co. Inc. was a known contractor for producing flight jackets for the U.S. military, including the AN-J-3A and later G-1 jackets. Approximate Measurements are Taken When Flat Shoulder Width- 21” Pit to Pit- 26" Waist- 18.5” Length- 27" Sleeve Length- 26”