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Introduced in 1955.
Issued to all U.S. Air Force and Naval Aviation pilots until the mid-1970âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs.
Air Force and Navy pilots have depended on the Alpha MA-1 for warmth and durability for 40+ years.
Each MA-1 jacket requires 57 separate sewing operations.
The utility pocket, originally called the cigarette pocket, involves 8 sewing operations.
Emergency Orange lining: By reversing the jacket, downed pilots could easily be located by search and rescue teams.
FEATURES
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Flight Nylon outer shell and lining
Poly-batting interlining
Reversible to high visibility
Front closure interior storm flap
Knitted collar, cuffs & waistband
SIGNATURE FEATURES
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Pucker stitching
Double pull-tab heavy duty zip
Cigarette Pocket
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