What is a bomber jacket?

The bomber jacket is an iconic piece of clothing that has been worn by pilots, military personnel and civilians alike for decades.

But what exactly do we mean by 'bomber jacket'? The original leather bomber jackets were designed specifically for pilots who flew at bombing altitudes during World War II, but since then, 'bomber jacket' has become a loosely-defined umbrella term that's used to describe a wide range of styles made from a variety of materials with varying features - many of which have little relation to the originals.

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