UNIVERSAL MA-1 BOMBER JACKET - BLACK Size:MEDIUM and strictly utilitarian design

and strictly utilitarian design

they combine military functionality with a clean

Traditionally

Very good vintage condition

ORIGIN : BELGIUM

UNIVERSAL MA-1 BOMBER JACKET - BLACK Size:MEDIUM and strictly utilitarian designDESCRIPTION Originally developed for U. S. Air Force pilots in the early Cold War era, the MA 1 flight jacket was officially introduced in 1958 under specification MIL J 8279. It was designed to meet the evolving needs of jet aviation. As aircraft cabins became more confined and flight conditions more demanding, earlier bulky shearling jackets were replaced by lighter, more practical nylon garments offering improved mobility, wind resistance, and