Alpha Industries MA-1 Flex Flight Jacket Core Fit (Black) Mens Clothing

Introduced by the mid
- 1950s, the MA
- 1 became the flight jacket of U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and ground crew. An addition to the jacket in 1960 was the reversibility to show off an Indian Orange lining. The reason being if a plane crashed, the pilot could reverse the jacket to the orange side to signal rescue personnel. Alpha Industries first government contract for the MA
- 1 was awarded in 1963. They started producing the MA
- 1 flight jacket for the civilian population in the 1970s. The reversible Alpha Industries MA
- 1 Flex Flight Jacket Core Fit is crafted from a water
- resistant flight nylon shell with a bright nylon lining and features four hook
- and
- loop areas that allow for self
- expression with optional patches. The classic core fit with extra room in the body and sleeves and generally falls at waist length. Four patches and others can be added to customize the look to showcase your style. Reversible design switches to a high
- visibility Emergency Orange face. Durable water
- resistant woven shell protects during mild, wet conditions. Ribbed baseball collar. Long sleeves with shirring and ribbed cuffs. Pockets: Signature zipper utility/pencil pocket on left sleeve with red Remove Before Flight tag. Snap
- flap exterior hand pockets. Snap
- button welt interior pockets. Double zipper
- pull front can be reversed for ease of wear. Rib trim at the straight hemline. Polyester filled interior for added warmth. Suitable for intermediate weather. Style #MJM46600C1. Shell Lining: 100 percent nylon; Fill: 100 percent polyester. Dry clean only. Imported. Measurements: Length: 27 in Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.