ALPHA NASA MA-1 FLIGHT JACKET YOUTH

Like the original, our Kids NASA coat features the well-known Meatball patch and other decorative patches. Knit cuffs, waistband/collar and Alpha utility pocket give this boys MA 1 the fit of the genuine military coat. The warm, 100% nylon outer shell and polyester lining on this boy space jacket are machine washable.

PRODUCT HISTORY

Introduced by the mid-1950s, the MA-1 became the flight jacket of U.S. 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. The MA-1 discarded the mouton fur collar of its predecessor, the B-15, because it interfered with the parachute harness worn by aviators. Other features of the jacket included a tab that the oxygen mask was clipped to, tabs to hold the headset wires in place and the original U.S. Air Force decal. These features were eventually removed from the flight jacket as it was adopted by other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and equipment for pilots changed.

BENEFITS

• Water Resistant
• Reversible

FEATURES

• Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension
• MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
• Sleeve shirring
• NASA patches on chest
• American flag patch on shoulder
• Two lower flap pockets
• Two interior welt pockets
• Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
• Ottoman knit cuffs

PRODUCT SPECS

• FIT: Standard
• LENGTH: Above Hip
• RECOMMENDED WEATHER: Intermediate Weather

FABRIC

• SHELL: 100% Flight Nylon
• LINING: 100% Polyester
• FILL: 100% Polyester

RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Machine wash cold gentle cycle
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry low
• Do not iron
• Dry clean