Most early flight jackets made were meant to keep pilots warm in unheated cabins.

We added the 184SM to the line in 1977 to provide style to the civilian market based on the originals, but with added function and comfort.

• Top Quality Naked Leather
• Bi-Swing Back and Underarm Footballs for Movement
• Snap-Off Pile Collar
• Polytwill Lining & Zip-Out Pile Liner
• Two-Way Entrance Front Pockets
• Knit Waistband and Cuffs
• Considered our 4-in-1 Combination:
  
  The 4-in-1 Combination can be worn four ways:
  - With collar and pile liner on
  - With collar, but no pile liner
  - With pile liner, but no collar.
  - Without pile liner or collar
  
  
• Also Available in Long
• U.S.A.
  
  
  
  About this leather: Our naked cowhide leather is a premium top grain cowhide that combines comfort and durability. The leather boasts a naturally tight open pore structure that ensures a softer touch and superior comfort. Its weight and warmth are on par with deluxe heavy steerhide. The full aniline, drum dyed process preserves the leather’s texture, enhancing its natural grain with a subtle, semi-matte finish. It is then vacuum dried (instead of toggle dried) that leads to a slightly stiffer result as the fibers are not stretched and softened. The leather is designed to age gracefully and expand its characteristics over time. 
  
  Stiffness: Medium
  Weight: 3-3.5oz
  Origin: US Domestic Raw Material, Tanned in Mexico