Relco London's MA-1 jackets were designed to match the style of the original navy fighter pilot jackets, helping cement the style into civilian vintage fashion culture.

Alpha Industries has constructed their Heritage MA-1 as close to the original military specifications as possible. Meanwhile, Alpha Industries has been around for 60 years and due to changing trends in the fashion world and the growing enthusiasm for the blousons, we have made many modifications to the first pilot jacket that can be found in our collections. However, the new jets could fly at much higher altitudes and in much colder temperatures than propeller aircraft.

While no longer issued by the United States military, the MA-1 remains popular among many United States-allied armed forces (e. With the Alpha Industries outfits for kids, you can dress your offspring stylishly and functionally. So we’re getting the classic, slightly oversized fit, the shirring along the sleeves and that slightly shiny “Flight Nylon” shell with the blaze orange reversible interior. In 1988’s Bull Durham, Kevin Costner’s charming veteran catcher Crash Davis would wear his green MA-1 during his now famous “I believe” speech. The most versatile of outerwear styles, the MA-1 Bomber Jacket is an iconic menswear piece that must be an essential jacket in the wardrobe of every man and son.

The Real McCoy’s is well known for producing some of the best replicas on the market, not only in terms of details but also quality. It looks just like the regular Alpha Industries Slim Fit MA-1 model (which you can also turn inside out to flash that blaze orange interior). A pretty faithful reproduction of the original 1960s MA-1, using top quality materials and construction. A: As these are adult jackets we would expect that even the smaller jackets will be too big for a 12 year old, however we do also do a kids ma1 flight jacket that goes up to size 11-12 years. Rather than bulky leather, a sleek, lightweight yet warm jacket was needed for the new jet technology.Our wide range of flight jackets and bomber jackets includes a selection of high-quality products that nowadays are perhaps one of the most recognisable examples of classic military garments. If the heavy, bulky leather jackets became wet from rain (when the pilot walked to his aircraft) or from perspiration, the water would freeze at high altitudes, making the jackets cold and uncomfortable. You can expect all kinds of colors, different silhouettes, different fits, clothing for winter, summer and transitional. Harrington jacket: ma-1 flight jacket is a top selling military and security jacket that look wonderful on any dressing.