Where to find an authentic flight jacket???

[Zeppelin Kapitan Fritz]

     I have been wanting a flight jacket for years, preferably an A-2 jacket. I am willing to spend a lot of money, to the extent that I can pay, for one that is authentic. I've found plenty of cheap imitations and even some high quality but not authentic jackets. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a decent reproduction WWII era flight jacket? I would be willing to spend a fortune to get one, even if it is too warm to wear on a daily basis, which I would like to do.

[Atterton]

I would think by authentic you meant one with bullet holes and blood spatter.

[Zeppelin Kapitan Fritz]

I would think by authentic you meant one with bullet holes and blood spatter.

Okay, not quite that authentic. I mean one that is made to the original specifications and with the right materials. It would be nice if it could be pre-aged as well, though not to the extent that it would have bullet holes and blood splatter.

[Maets]

Have you tried Army/Navy surplus stores?

[Royston Vasey]

There are a couple of very good suppliers - try Irvin or Eastman

http://www.flying-jacket.com/

http://www.eastmanleather.com/

[Zeppelin Kapitan Fritz]

There are a couple of very good suppliers - try Irvin or Eastman

http://www.flying-jacket.com/

http://www.eastmanleather.com/

Thanks for the advice. Actually, my parents told me my grandfather used to have a jacket like that from when he was in the Air Force around the time of the Korean conflict when I asked them if I could buy an expensive jacket. I'll have to ask him if he still has it before I consider buying anything (he's pretty close to my size and he saves a lot of old items). He probably has gotten rid of it a long time ago, but its worth asking him.

[Nathaniel Flood Harwick]

Found it!
 http://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/us-a2-flying-jacket-leather-brown-repro-repro/11275

I've ordered from them before would again.

[Dr von Zarkov]

Avirex and Cockpit USA come to mind. Wikipedia has a nice article on the A-2 Flight Jacket in which sources of reproductions are mentioned.

[Vampyre Master]

try here, they also have a classified's
VM

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/search.php?searchid=107436

[PatronZero]

If given the time to look and a cautious eye to the seller's reputation or rating, Etsy or eBay are good sources for such items.

One suggestion, always carefully read whether an item is original or a reproduction to avoid any confusion or over-payment for less quality goods.

Good Hunting !