Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections.

New Arrival

A-2 Leather Flight Jacket 42-18775 - Goatskin

Regular price $455.00
Unit price
per 

In May 1942 the USAAF ordered the A-2 leather flight jacket under contract 42-18775-P: fifty thousand jackets from one of the distinguished contractors of the day, one of the final lots of the A-2 programme. Square-cornered patch pockets, mustard lining, dark brown leather with brick-red wool ribbing: the definitive military leather jacket that sat on the shoulders of wartime USAAF pilots. This is REAL SIMONS’ reproduction of that contract, in goatskin.

The shell is “Laidlaw” special goatskin, developed in-house by REAL SIMONS in 2025. It carries a large, vintage-feeling grain and a substantial fibre, yet it is softer and more comfortable to wear than horsehide. A heavy oil-wax finish gives it body, so the jacket holds a clean silhouette without ever looking bulky.

The details follow the original: a reproduction of the 42-18775-P collar label, raw wool ribbing knitted to the original specification, a zipper stamped with the USAAF logo, coloured buttons made to special order, a high-density all-cotton lining, and Coats core-spun leather thread from Scotland. Two interior pockets are added for the way clothes are actually used today. The presence of a genuine A-2, with the wearability of the present.

Size guide

US/UK EU Brake House
36 46 S
38 48 M
40 50 L
42 52 XL
44 54 2XL
46 56 3XL

Scroll down for detailed measurements.

  • Reproduction of the May 1942 USAAF A-2 contract 42-18775-P, one of the final A-2 lots
  • Shell: “Laidlaw” special goatskin developed in-house by REAL SIMONS in 2025, large vintage grain, heavy oil-wax finish
  • Softer and lighter on the body than horsehide, yet holds a clean silhouette
  • Reproduction 42-18775-P collar label; zipper stamped with the USAAF logo
  • Raw wool ribbing and coloured buttons made to the original specification by special order
  • Square-cornered patch pockets; high-density all-cotton mustard lining; two interior pockets
  • Sewn with Coats core-spun leather thread, made in Scotland
Find your size Enter your height and weight and we’ll pick your size.
How we size
  • We start from your height and weight, which predicts jacket size well for most people.
  • Some models are cut slimmer or roomier; we adjust for that automatically.
  • If you already own a jacket that fits well, tell us its size and we’ll use it as a cross-check.
  • Not sure between two sizes? Contact us and we’ll size you by hand.

Unsure about the fit? Find yours in the size & fit, or send us a quick message. We’ll make sure you get the right one.

Worldwide Free Shipping
All orders over $59. All parcels are shipped with tracking and delivered within 8–14 days.

Stress-Free Returns, Honest Policy
20-day money-back guarantee. Returns & exchanges accepted if it doesn’t fit.

All Taxes Included
No hidden fees, no surprises. Import duties and local taxes are fully covered.

    • SizeShoulderChestSleeveBicepHemBack Length
      36 (S)16.94341.710625.26415.74029.97623.058.5
      38 (M)17.34443.311025.66516.54231.58023.660
      40 (L)17.74544.911426.06617.34433.18424.261.5
      42 (XL)18.14646.511826.46718.14634.68824.863
      44 (2XL)18.54748.012226.86818.94836.29225.464.5
      46 (3XL)18.94849.612626.86819.75037.89625.464.5

      All measurements are taken with the jacket laid flat.
      Slight differences may occur due to manual measuring.
      Please contact customer service if you need assistance placing an order.

      Model reference: 178 cm (5'10") / 73 kg (161 lbs) — wearing size M.

    SizeShoulderChestSleeveBicepHemBack Length
    36 (S)16.94341.710625.26415.74029.97623.058.5
    38 (M)17.34443.311025.66516.54231.58023.660
    40 (L)17.74544.911426.06617.34433.18424.261.5
    42 (XL)18.14646.511826.46718.14634.68824.863
    44 (2XL)18.54748.012226.86818.94836.29225.464.5
    46 (3XL)18.94849.612626.86819.75037.89625.464.5

    All measurements are taken with the jacket laid flat.
    Slight differences may occur due to manual measuring.
    Please contact customer service if you need assistance placing an order.

    Model reference: 178 cm (5'10") / 73 kg (161 lbs) — wearing size M.

    The Official Real Simons International Channel

    Every Brake House jacket is a verified Real Simons make, with real fit guidance and a 20-day return policy.

    Why Brake House leather jacket?

    We bulid serious jacket with seriouse purpose

    More than just a style statement, Brake House leather jackets offer essential protection and embodies the spirit of motorcycling — rugged, grounded, and timeless. Nothing matches the durability, character, and feel of thick leather, especially when crafted in heritage-inspired designs like those we offer in premium horsehide. A true rider’s jacket becomes more than just outerwear — it shapes to your body, tells your story, and stays with you for life.