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Classic MA-1 Jacket - Black

This is the intermediate-weight jacket based on the MA-1 flight jacket worn by United States Air Force pilots during the Jet Age. Its water-repellent nylon exterior is an accurate period detail that marked the U.S. Air Forces transition from bulkier, fleece-lined leather models to streamlined nylon models to accommodate pilots seated inside sm…

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This is the intermediate-weight jacket based on the MA-1 flight jacket worn by United States Air Force pilots during the Jet Age. Its water-repellent nylon exterior is an accurate period detail that marked the U.S. Air Forces transition from bulkier, fleece-lined leather models to streamlined nylon models to accommodate pilots seated inside smaller, equipment-crammed jet aircraft cockpits. This jackets sage-green color authentically identifies it as a 2nd generation MA-1 (the earliest models were midnight blue)-the jacket transitioned into a camoflauge-friendly green shade better-suited for a downed airmans Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) efforts during the Korean War. This jacket retains the originals highly visible orange lining (updated with polyester fiberfill) that assisted identification and rescue operations when reversed. With a knit ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband made from an acrylic/lycra blend with two lower slash pockets covered by snap-down flaps. With two interior slash pockets. Brass zippered front with leather pull tabs and storm flaps. Sage or Black. Mens chest sizes M (40-41), L (42-44), or XL (46). (1 lb.)

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This is the intermediate-weight jacket based on the MA-1 flight jacket worn by United States Air Force pilots during the Jet Age. Its water-repellent nylon exterior is an accurate period detail that marked the U.S. Air Forces transition from bulkier, fleece-lined leather models to streamlined nylon models to accommodate pilots seated inside smaller, equipment-crammed jet aircraft cockpits. This jackets sage-green color authentically identifies it as a 2nd generation MA-1 (the earliest models were midnight blue)-the jacket transitioned into a camoflauge-friendly green shade better-suited for a downed airmans Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) efforts during the Korean War. This jacket retains the originals highly visible orange lining (updated with polyester fiberfill) that assisted identification and rescue operations when reversed. With a knit ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband made from an acrylic/lycra blend with two lower slash pockets covered by snap-down flaps. With two interior slash pockets. Brass zippered front with leather pull tabs and storm flaps. Sage or Black. Mens chest sizes M (40-41), L (42-44), or XL (46). (1 lb.)

Specifications

Style	Classic MA-1 Jacket
Color	Black
Closure Type	Brass zippered front