USAF US AIR FORCE FLIGHT JACKET MA-1 MA1 1989 SIZE MEDIUM Size:Medium described as "for aircrew members

described as "for aircrew members in extremely cold environments

Vintage USAF US Air Force Parka Aircrew Jacket Type N-3B N3B 60'S

with temporary headquarters established at Camp Darby (which itself was not formally dedicated for another three weeks) and forces stations at Vicenza and Verona (the latter would soon become the location of SETAF headquarters)

It had both waist and hem drawstrings and in cold weather could be fitted with a detachable liner

The Second Pattern of the Tropical Combat Coat was amended in January 1965

USAF US AIR FORCE FLIGHT JACKET MA-1 MA1 1989 SIZE MEDIUM Size:Medium described as "for aircrew membersThe MA 1 was designed by the United States Air Force to serve as an intermediate weight flight jacket for use all year. This was accomplished by manufacturing the MA 1 from very high quality nylon fabrics and polyester interlinings. The lightweight nylon design allowed the pilot to wear the jacket open and be comfortable in warm weather. Upon entering the aircraft, the pilot could zip the jacket closed and be afforded ample protection against the cold