AUTHENTIC
LEATHER JACKETS
Timeless designs that will last a lifetime
AVI LEATHER
AVI LEATHER based in Aarhus, Denmark, are the creators of authentic leather flight jackets and designs inspired by the heritage of vintage jackets from years past. Our leather jackets aren’t inspired by season or climate; we focus on creating timeless designs that will last a lifetime.
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“Quality and craftsmanship at an affordable price.”
THE CONCEPT
We have invested time in researching authentic designs and materials.
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HISTORY ABOUT THE JACKETS
A timeline with the most iconic flight jackets.
PEOPLE
At AVI LEATHER, we continuously work with people who have a passion and lifestyle we find interesting. Read about their stories and get inspired.
Jeroen
Jeroen from Netherlands. He will be telling us more about himself and his passion.
Greg
Greg from Reflected Simulations, a 3rd party campaign developer for DCS World, a study-level flight simulator.
Michael
Michael Hsu from San Diego. Michael works as a flight instructor and is a revered lover of timeless fashion.
Our G1 jacket is a faithful reproduction of an original G1 jacket (L.W. FOSTER SPORTWEAR, CONTRACT: N-383S-20445) that we sourced and studied. We carefully replicated the pattern and this, combined with the best quality materials, has allowed us to be able to offer one of the most authentic 55J14 G-1 flight jackets on the market today. This is certainly a jacket that will last a lifetime. #vintageleatherjacket #mensleatherjacket #flightjacket #g1jacket
The Bronco A2 jacket in horsehide leather looking good on our customer @gabrielmirandasb. #a2jacket #flightjacket
One Man Airforce - Major James Howard. On 11 January 1944, Major James Howard, commander of the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, was the leading a group of P-51Bs providing fighter support for bombers on a long-range mission deep inside Germany. As Major Howard’s group met the B-17 bombers in the target area, they found the bomber force already under attack by enemy fighters. Major Howard’s group immediately engaged the enemy. During the attack he lost contact with his group and returned to the level of the bomber formation. Approaching the bomber stream, he saw that they were being heavily attacked by enemy airplanes and that no other friendly fighters were at hand. There was little time to attempt to re-assemble his group before engaging the enemy. Major Howard chose instead, to single-handedly attack the formation of more than 30 German fighters.
With utter disregard for his own safety, he immediately pressed determined attacks for over 30 minutes.
“He was all over the sky!” reported one bomber crew. “Never seen anything like it!” exclaimed another. “A one man airforce”, reported yet another. Although the bomber crews are all adamant, they he definitely destroyed 6 enemy aircraft… Major Howard only claimed two destroyed, two probable and two damaged.
Toward the end of this engagement 3 of his guns went out of action and his fuel supply became dangerously low. Despite these handicaps and the almost insurmountable odds against him, Major Howard continued to press his attacks in an attempt to protect the bombers. When he returned to his base at RAF Boxted, his Mustang 'Ding Hao', had just a single bullet hole. Reporter Andy Rooney called it “the greatest fighter pilot story of World War II”.
His skill, courage, and determination earned him the Medal of Honour.
He is the only fighter pilot in the European Theatre to have received this.
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Our Bronco A-2 Flight Jacket in Seal Brown Horsehide perfectly styled by @carlos_domord. #leatherjacket #flightjacket #vintageleatherjacket #mensleatherjacket #a2leatherjacket #horsehideleatherjacket #horsehide #a2jackets