ALPHA MA-1 FLIGHT JACKET YOUTH

Constructed from mid-weight flight nylon with water resistance, the MA-1 fighter pilot jacket was the first military flight jacket to cross over into civilian fashion. This current version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications. The classic MA-1 fit for kids, reverse to Emergency Orange lining just like the original.

PRODUCT HISTORY

Introduced by the mid-1950s, the MA-1 became the flight jacket of U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 14-50 degrees F, the MA-1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1 discarded the mouton fur collar of its predecessor, the B-15, because it interfered with the parachute harness worn by aviators. Other features of the jacket included a tab that the oxygen mask was clipped to, tabs to hold the headset wires in place and the original U.S. Air Force decal. These features were eventually removed from the flight jacket as it was adopted by other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and equipment for pilots changed.

BENEFITS

• Water Resistant
• Reversible

FEATURES

• Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension
• MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
• Sleeve shirring
• Two lower flap pockets
• Two interior welt pockets
• Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
• Ottoman knit cuffs

PRODUCT SPECS

• FIT: Standard
• LENGTH: Above Hip

RECOMMENDED WEATHER

• Intermediate Weather

FABRIC

• SHELL: 100% Flight Nylon
• LINING: 100% Polyester
• FILL: 100% Polyester

RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Machine wash cold gentle cycle
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry low
• Do not iron
• Dry clean