ALPHA MA-1 NASA FLIGHT JACKET (REPLICA BLUE)
ALPHA MA-1 NASA FLIGHT JACKET (REPLICA BLUE)
This genuine astronaut flight jacket also boasts an Alpha signature utility or pencil pocket, a knit collar, cuffs and waistband to keep in warmth, as well as a 100% water
repellent, nylon satin flight shell with polyester interlining. It’s out of this world!
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.
DETAILS
- Alpha's classic flight nylon MA-1 bomber with NASA patches
FEATURES
- Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension
- MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
- Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag
- Sleeve shirring
- NASA patches on chest
- American flag patch on shoulder
- Two lower flap pockets
- Two interior welt pockets
- Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
- Ottoman knit cuffs
- Reversible
RECOMMENDED WEATHER
- Intermediate Weather
PRODUCT SPECS
- FIT: Core
- LENGTH: Above Hip
FABRIC
- SHELL: 100% Flight Nylon
- LINING: 100% Nylon
- FILL: 100% Polyester
RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Dry clean only
Size Chart
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