The MA-1 came after the A-2 and is easy to recognize by its ribbed knit collar and cuffs, plus a slightly boxier, more relaxed cut through the body. It's the style most associated with the “bomber jacket” look in everyday fashion.
The MA-1 leather bomber jacket is the bomber most people picture: short and neat, with rib-knit collar, cuffs and hem. We make it in two genuine leathers, matte brown leather with a quilted lining and thick brown cowhide with a sleeve utility pocket, both in men's sizes S to 4XL with free shipping across the USA on orders over $150. See every style at Jackets Bomber.
Every jacket below is genuine leather and links straight to its product page, with photos, the size chart and full details.
The difference is the leather. The AeroSable Heritage is soft real leather with a matte brown finish; the AeroForge is genuine cowhide, which is thicker, more structured and built to last. Both have a regular, true-to-size fit, quilted linings and ribbed trim that keeps wind out.
The MA-1 is the most casual flight jacket: wear it with jeans, a tee or hoodie and sneakers or boots. Because the ribbed hem pulls in at the waist, it looks best with slim or straight trousers.
The MA-1 began life as a nylon flight jacket and became one of the most copied bomber shapes ever, thanks to its short body and rib-knit collar, cuffs and hem. In leather, it keeps that clean, sporty outline but gains warmth, weight and character. That's why a leather MA-1 works as well with a hoodie as it does with a knit and chinos.
Flight jackets are short by tradition: the waistband should sit at your belt line and grip lightly at the hips, and the sleeves should finish around the wrist bone. A regular-fit flight jacket zips comfortably over a T-shirt or a thin knit. Use the men's or women's size chart on each product page and compare it with a jacket you already own.
Cowhide is tough, but a little care keeps it looking great. Wipe off dirt with a damp cloth, condition it once or twice a year and let it dry naturally if it gets wet. It softens with wear and molds to you over time, so the more you wear it, the better it fits.
A genuine leather bomber makes a gift that lasts for years - and leather is the traditional third-anniversary gift. Not sure of the size? Check a jacket they already own against the size chart before you order, or email us their measurements and we'll help you choose.
Your jacket leaves us within 3–5 business days and usually reaches US addresses in 5–10 business days. Shipping is free over $150, and damaged, not-as-described or wrong-size orders are exchanged or refunded free of charge. Full details are in our shipping policy and refund policy.
The leather. The AeroSable Heritage is real leather with a matte brown finish, and the AeroForge is genuine cowhide, which is thicker and more structured, with a utility pocket on the sleeve.
Yes. Both have a regular fit that is true to size. The ribbed hem pulls them in at the waist for the classic MA-1 shape.
Sizes in this collection run from S to 4XL, but each jacket has its own range, which is shown on its product page. Each product page also has a men's size chart. Compare it with a jacket you already own before you order.
Orders are dispatched within 3–5 business days and usually arrive anywhere in the USA within 5–10 business days. Every jacket here starts at $240, so standard shipping is free on orders of $150 or more, and you get a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships. Delivery times for other countries are listed in our shipping policy.
We accept returns and exchanges when your order arrives damaged or defective, not as described, or in a different size from the one you ordered. Contact us within 30 days with your order number and photos, and we'll exchange or refund the jacket. Change-of-mind returns aren't accepted, so please use the size chart on each product page before ordering.
