Alpha Industries Men S Ma 1 Slim Fit Flight Bomber Jacket

Air force and navy pilots and ground crew.

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. 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. Introduced by the mid 1950s the ma 1 became the flight jacket of u s. The black variation has brass zippers while the other colors have tonal metal zippers.

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. This current version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications. The jacket was warm enough when flying in cold temperatures. The modern cut provides a slim fit.

The modern cut provides a slim fit. The ma 1 or bomber jacket was first developed in the mid 1950s. Designed for use in temperatures of 14 50 degrees f the ma 1 had a 100 wool knit collar waistband and cuffs.