Why on earth we still make either jacket (A-2 & G-1) for military use
is beyond me. They aren't fucntional in the air, they fit into a
limited temp range on the ground, and the current jackets just aren't
that good looking IMHO (*especially* when compared to vintage jackets
from the 30s-50s). But if they make the guys and gals feel better, I
guess we'll keep making 'em. Spending $100-$150 on a jacket for
someone isn't that much after you've already spent millions training
them, is it?

~Michael

The Air Force did it to slow down the rate of pilots going to airlines. At
least that's what they told us in commander's call and the Air Force newsrag.
They also said helicopter pilots weren't going to get them because they weren't
going to the airlines.

In any event the leather jackets are not authorized for use in flight.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired