Alpha Industries Men S Ma 1 Slim Fit Flight Bomber Jacket

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.

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. 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 modern cut provides a slim fit. 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.

Air force and navy pilots and ground crew. The jacket was warm enough when flying in cold temperatures. Like its counterpart the ma 1 slim fit has a flight nylon water resistant shell with nylon lining and 100 percent polyester fill. 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. The ma 1 or bomber jacket was first developed in the mid 1950s. The black variation has brass zippers while the other colors have tonal metal zippers.