Bomber Jackets

A utilitarian object, purpose-built to meet the needs of men in air combat situations, the bomber or flight jacket we know today has its roots in the cockpits of military planes. During the first world war, many RFC pilots took to wearing long leather coats to protect them from the often harsh environments of the sky. They unwittingly started a trend which worked its way through the armed forces around the world.

The generic pattern for a bomber jacket includes: a high wrap-around collar, zip closures with wind flaps, snug-fitted cuffs and waist. The first truly iconic flight jacket was made of sheepskin, designed and produced by Leslie Irvin. Irvin, a California native, was instrumental in the design of parachutes that saved thousands of lives, and turned his hand to crafting a jacket suitable for pilots exposed to the elements. Irvin manufactured jackets in the UK for the Royal Air Force throughout WWII.

The A2, B3 and G1 flight jackets are iconic pieces of military clothing, both of which were created by the US military in collaboration with jacket makers Schott. Schott’s bomber jackets were made from leather and wool, and protected flight crews from the elements for sixty years. Today, the popular A2, B3 and G1 flight jackets are still available for purchase from Schott retailers around the world, as is the iconic B3 style bomber jacket.

Modern planes offer their crews better protection from the elements, however, military outfitters continue to craft suitable outerwear for the harsh environment that pilots and other airmen might encounter. Today’s take on the bomber jacket is known as the MA1, a US military jacket typically available in sage green and black. The MA1 jacket is made from nylon, has two slanted pockets on the front, a pair of inner pockets and even pen holders on the outer left sleeve.

Authentic military wear is difficult to obtain without knowing a soldier or actually being one yourself. However, there are a growing number of shops which carry used military gear along side replica merchandise. Additionally, there are a number of online wholesalers offering replicas of the more popular military flight and bomber jackets.

Many popular designers and jacket makers craft their own modern versions of the traditional bomber jacket, these are made in a variety of styles and from a wide selection of fabrics, from the traditional leather to rayon, canvas and even satin, to suit most tastes as well as the changing seasons. These more fashionable, but perhaps less authentic, bomber jackets are available in just about any shop that sells coats and jackets in the UK, as well as from a wide selection of online retailers.


Tall Padded Bomber Jacket £11.00	Bomber Jacket £12.00	Lightweight sports bomber jacket £12.00
Padded Bomber Jacket XL EN471 Class 3 £14.93	Funnel Neck Long Sleeve Bomber Jacket £15.00	ELLOS Bomber Jacket £15.60
Teen Girl’s Sheepskin Effect Bomber Jacket £17.50	Padded Bomber Jacket £18.00	Bomber Jacket £18.00
Boys' Mini Limited Pure Cotton Denim Bomber Jacket £18.00	Autograph Pure Cotton Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket £18.00	Boys black padded jacket £19.60
Hooded Bomber Jacket £20.00	Boy’s Leather-Look Bomber Jacket £20.30	Boys dark green waxed bomber jacket £21.00
Hooded Bomber Jacket £21.00	Ladybird Hooded Bomber Jacket, Navy £21.00	Boys Bomber Jacket £22.00
Boys navy panelled jacket £22.40	Girls brown faux fur bomber jacket £22.40	Draper 71374 Expert High Visibility Bomber Jacket Size L £22.72
Boys grey and blue check jacket £23.10	Boys black bomber style parka jacket £23.80	Bomber Jacket £24.00
Boys' Limited Funnel Neck Long Sleeve Bomber Jacket £24.00	Dark grey printed bomber jacket £25.60	Allenheads bomber jacket £26.00
Boys Bomber Jacket £26.00	Slip-on Bomber Jacket with Hood SzM £26.99	Bomber jacket £28.00
Child’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket £29.00	Hi Vis Bomber Jacket Xl £29.99	Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Size XXL 50-52 £29.99
Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Size M 38-40 £29.99	Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Size XL 46-48 £29.99	Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Size L 42-44 £29.99
Hi Vis Bomber Jacket L £29.99	Hi Vis Bomber Jacket M £29.99	Hi Vis Bomber Jacket XXL £29.99
Check bomber £30.00	Scan Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Yellow - Medium £30.69	Scan Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Yellow - Extra Large £30.69
Scan Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Yellow - Extra Extra Large £30.69	Scan Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Yellow - Extra Extra Extra Large £30.69	Scan Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket Yellow - Large £30.69
Originals Bomber Jacket £32.00	Map: Pro Pole Jacket size X Large £32.97	Map: Pro Pole Jacket size Large £32.97
Map: Pro Pole Jacket size Medium £32.97	Map: Pro Pole Jacket size XX Large £32.97	Mens PU Bomber Jacket £33.00
Black jersey sleeve bomber jacket £33.60	AJC Bomber Jacket £34.26	Bomber Jacket £34.50
Teen Boy's Bomber Jacket £35.00	One True Saxon Trowell Polo Shirt, Black £35.00	Faux Leather Zip-Up Bomber Jacket £35.00
Boys red reversible jacket £39.60	Black Fur Bomber Jacket £39.99	Mens PU Bomber Jacket £40.00
Goodsouls Mens Biker Inspired Bomber Jacket, Grey £42.00	UGG® Australia - Boo Bomber - Baby - Jacket Chocolate £44.99	Padded Bomber Jacket £45.00
Roystoner Boyfriend Jeans £45.00	Tall Padded Bomber Jacket £45.00	Crinkle Bomber Jacket £45.00
Canvas Bomber Jacket £45.00	South Crinkle Bomber Jacket, Black £45.00	Tall Padded Bomber Jacket £45.00
Warehouse Faux Leather Bomber Jacket, Black £48.00	Mens Jacket £49.00	Mens Jacket £49.00
Leather-Look Biker-Style Bomber Jacket £49.00	Blue Harbour Knit Rib Bomber Jacket £49.50	Timberland Quilted Bomber Jacket £50.00
Yumi Faux Fur Bomber Jacket, Brown £50.00	One True Saxon Trowell Polo Shirt, Charcoal £50.00	One True Saxon Trowell Polo Shirt, Red £50.00
Allenheads bomber jacket £52.00	Allenheads bomber jacket £52.00	French Connection 65 Equipment W10 Jacket, Black £52.50
Bomber Jacket £55.00	Autograph Pure Cotton Urban Bomber Jacket £55.00	Yumi Girls Fur Bomber Jacket, Brown £55.00
Yumi Girls Faux Leather Bomber Jacket, Black £55.00	Black funnel neck bomber jacket £56.00	Longline Bomber Jacket £58.72
Mens Jacket £59.00	ELLOS Bomber Jacket £59.00	Blue Harbour Quilted Bomber Jacket £59.00
Collezione Luxury Soft Bomber £59.00	Dark brown ribbed trim bomber jacket £59.50	Black hooded bomber jacket £59.50
Navy bomber jacket £59.50	Black lightweight bomber jacket £59.50	Duffer of St George Underground Jacket £59.99
Duffer of St George Underground Jacket £59.99	Mens Biker Inspired Bomber Jacket. £60.00	Brown leather bomber jacket £60.00
Black Climaproof bomber jacket £63.00	Black canvas bomber jacket £63.00	Originals Bomber Jacket £64.00
Originals Bomber Jacket £64.00	Addict Varsity Tour Jacket £64.99	Padded Bomber Mens Jacket £65.00
Padded Bomber Mens Jacket £65.00	"Ada Cotton Canvas Bomber Jacket" £65.00	"Oliver Bomber Jacket" £65.00
Stratham Technical Mens Bomber Jacket £66.00	Allenheads bomber jacket £66.00	Leather Bomber Jacket £67.39
Levi’s Nylon Bomber Jacket, Black £68.00	Leather Bomber Jacket £68.51	Blouson Jacket £69.00
Limited Collection Round Neck Bomber Jacket £69.00	Fred Perry Transitional Jacket £69.99	Ecko Denim Bomber Jacket £69.99
Sandhurst Mens Bomber Jacket £70.00	B Dash Boyfriend Jeans £70.00	New MFD Mens Bomber Jacket £72.00

Tall Padded Bomber Jacket