This current version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications.
Alpha industries men s ma 1 slim fit flight bomber jacket.
Introduced by the mid 1950s the ma 1 became the flight jacket of u s.
The modern cut provides a slim fit.
Like its counterpart the ma 1 slim fit has a flight nylon water resistant shell with nylon lining and 100 percent polyester fill.
The ma 1 and its predecessor the b 15 flight jacket were needed at that time because the emergence of the jet age created new requirements for pilot performance safety and comfort.
The black variation has brass zippers while the other colors have tonal metal zippers.
The modern cut provides a slim fit.
Air force and navy pilots and ground crew.
We ve updated our classic ma 1 flight jacket with a slimmer fit throughout the body and sleeves.
Inspired by the original jackets worn by u s air force and navy pilots in the 1950 s the ma 1 slim fit flight jacket with poly fill and orange lining is the perfect take on a classic bomber jacket silhouette.
Constructed from mid weight flight nylon with water resistance the ma 1 fighter pilot flight jacket was the first military bomber jacket to cross over into civilian fashion.
Designed for use in temperatures of 14 50 degrees f the ma 1 had a 100 wool knit collar waistband and cuffs.