Alpha Industries Men S Ma 1 Slim Fit Flight Bomber Jacket
The modern cut provides a slim fit.
Alpha industries men s ma 1 slim fit flight bomber jacket. 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. Introduced by the mid 1950s the ma 1 became the flight jacket of u s. The ma 1 or bomber jacket was first developed in the mid 1950s. This current version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications.
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. We ve updated our classic ma 1 flight jacket with a slimmer fit throughout the body and sleeves. 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.
The modern cut provides a slim fit. 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. Alpha industries ma 1 slim fit european fit flight jacket inspired by the original jackets worn by u s air force and navy pilots in the 1950 s the ma 1 slim fit bomber jacket with poly fill and orange lining is the perfect take on a classic bomber silhouette.