Bomber Boys: World War II Flight Jacket Art — Coming Soon!

Over 100 jackets are showcased, featuring premium photography of authentic, rarely seen WWII “bomber jackets.” Portraits of 20+ veterans and their stories are highlighted in this book highlighting the Bomber Boys. Bomber Boys: WWII Flight Jacket Art creates cross-connections between U.S. and world history, social studies, and career and technical education. It brings into brilliant focus various pathways of engaging with the world through design, fashion, aerospace, and conservation. It also invites learners to understand the importance of keeping history alive, whether it be through museum curation or around our dinner tables through conversation.

Overview

Bomber Boys: WWII Flight Jacket Art is a large-format photographic history of the painted leather jackets worn by American airmen in World War II. Further, it is the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced. Award-winning photographer John Slemp captured the tactile beauty of the leather and the artwork that adorns the jackets in archival quality.

Beyond a beautiful coffee-table book or a unique way to learn about World War II, Bomber Boys is an invitation to engage with a moment in history that continues to influence life in the United States and around the globe. The layout of the book is elegantly accessible, using photography to document the painted A-2 leather jackets, portraits of the airmen, and the personal stories of the young men and women who fought in World War II.

We recommend ordering a book for your classroom to support key primary source learning. Our educational resources highlight: oral history, primary sources, folk art, fashion, material culture, cultural products, World War II History, Women Airforce Service Pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen and more. There is a special discount code for educators. Use: TEACHBB at check out for $30 off!!

Our learning guide for this beautiful book will be available soon. It features four powerful sections.

Section 1: The A-2 Jacket: A Visual Timeline from Past to Present. This section includes 3 handouts, including a visual timeline.

Section 2: Material Culture: How Things Reveal History. This section includes 1 handout and 2 worksheets.

Section 3: Folk Art and Symbology: The A-2. This section includes 2 handouts and 1 worksheet.

Section 4: Extraordinary Meets Ordinary in Bomber Boys. This section includes 3 handouts and 2 worksheets. Furthermore, it highlights the Women Airforce Service Pilots and includes oral history and pilot profiles.

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Type: Short Film
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, College, Adult Learning
Rating: NR
Ages: 13–17, 18–24, 25+
Run time: Up to 20 minutes

Where to Watch

The learning materials include links to short videos featuring oral histories from World War II veterans. In addition to these videos, highlighed in the learning materials, the book itself is a key resource for learning. The oral history videos are the “short films” considered relevant for educational instruction.

You can get your book here. Use: TEACHBB at check out for $30 off!!

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