ALPHA MA-1 TIGER SOUVENIR FLIGHT JACKET

Inspired by the original jackets worn by U.S Air Force and Navy pilots in the 1950’s, this souvenir jacket is unique with its intricate tiger embroidery detail on the front and back. The jacket reverses to an all-white fabric giving added versatility for any occasion.

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
• Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag
• Sleeve shirring
• Tiger embroidery on chest and back
• Two lower welt pockets
• Two interior welt pockets
• Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
• Limited edition metal plate

PRODUCT SPECS

• FIT: Standard
• LENGTH: Above Hip

RECOMMENDED WEATHER

• Light Weather

FABRIC

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

RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Dry clean only