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We are so proud to see Alfred Joseph Payne wearing our M-422A jacket.
He is the last survivor of USS Hornet CV-8! During the Battle of Midway, Alfred Joseph Payne was 18 years old and a Aviation Machinist Mate with Fighting Squadron Eight (VF-8). He was in charge of the propellers and helped launch the F4F Wildcats off the Hornet’s flight deck for that fateful mission. On October 26, 1942 during the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, he witnessed the kamikaze hitting the island structure and was on the port side of the ship when the second bomber struck the bow. The crew was ordered to abandon ship and CV-8 was sunk.
Pictures and text from @georgeretelas
![We are so proud to see Alfred Joseph Payne wearing our M-422A jacket. He is the last survivor of USS Hornet CV-8! During the Battle of Midway, Alfred Joseph Payne was 18 years old and a Aviation Machinist Mate with Fighting Squadron Eight (VF-8). He was in charge of the propellers and helped launch the F4F Wildcats off the Hornet’s flight deck for that fateful mission. On October 26, 1942 during the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, he witnessed the kamikaze hitting the island structure and was on the port side of the ship when the second bomber struck the bow. The crew was ordered to abandon ship and CV-8 was sunk. Pictures and text from @georgeretelas](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our Cossack jacket in a perfect combination by @moonshinehipster 👏
#cossackjacket #vintageleatherjacket #horsehideleatherjacket
![Our Cossack jacket in a perfect combination by @moonshinehipster 👏 #cossackjacket #vintageleatherjacket #horsehideleatherjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our D-pocket biker jacket is based on the designs of motorcycle jackets from the 1950s. Made from Black Horsehide Leather, It has double-breasted fronts that enhance the protection of the chest. The back is created with bi-swing design, which allows for ease of motion and comfort.
![Our D-pocket biker jacket is based on the designs of motorcycle jackets from the 1950s. Made from Black Horsehide Leather, It has double-breasted fronts that enhance the protection of the chest. The back is created with bi-swing design, which allows for ease of motion and comfort.](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
@ruggedrookie in our Bronco A2 flight jacket in seal brown horsehide. #a2flightjacket #horsehideleatherjacket #leatherjacket
![@ruggedrookie in our Bronco A2 flight jacket in seal brown horsehide. #a2flightjacket #horsehideleatherjacket #leatherjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our customer @rocket19 wearing our Cossack Jacket in horsehide leather. #cossackjacket #horsehidejacket #leatherjacket
![Our customer @rocket19 wearing our Cossack Jacket in horsehide leather. #cossackjacket #horsehidejacket #leatherjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our customer @pauliothreads wearing our D-1 Mechanics` Jacket. #leatherflightjacket #d1jacket #shearlingjacket
![Our customer @pauliothreads wearing our D-1 Mechanics' Jacket. #leatherflightjacket #d1jacket #shearlingjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Photographer and influencer @alistairguy wearing our Bronco A-2 Jacket.
#a2jacket #flightjacket #mensleatherjacket
![Photographer and influencer @alistairguy wearing our Bronco A-2 Jacket. #a2jacket #flightjacket #mensleatherjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our customer Daniel wearing our D-1 Mechanics` Jacket. #leatherflightjacket #d1jacket #shearlingjacket
![Our customer Daniel wearing our D-1 Mechanics' Jacket. #leatherflightjacket #d1jacket #shearlingjacket](https://www.avileather.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Half Belt Jacket – Horsehide Leather
€429.00
This horsehide leather jacket is a reproduction of an original Monarch half belt leather jacket. The half belt style became popular in the 1930s and is very typical from that period. This leather jacket features a half belt on the back, which ensures the jacket is well-fitted when it is worn. Our half belt jacket is comfy, and you need not worry about feeling tight when you wear it.
Description
DETAILS
• 100% Black Horsehide. Read more about our leather here.
• Twill lining in 100% cotton
• Talon chain pocket zippers with diamond shaped puller
• Talon square front zipper