Alpha Industries MA-1 Blood Chit Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket - Sage, M

Alpha Industries MA-1 Blood Chit Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket - Sage, M

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Alpha Industries MA-1 Blood Chit Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket - Sage, M

  • AUTHENTIC DESIGN - This version of the Alpha Industries MA-1 fighter pilot flight jacket has an authentic, time-specific “Blood Chit” sewn into the Emergency Orange lining. The chit was type of flag that contained a specific message in several languages in case the pilot was shot down. This message identified the person as a U.S. Aviator, with instructions asking to aid this person avoid capture as well as to bring them back safely to U.S. forces, and with a reward being offered.
  • INDIVIDUAL STYLE - Signature “Remove Before Flight” red hang tag on the sleeve utility pencil pocket and the Alpha Industries logo on the zig-zag zipper extension let you show off your style. Knit-rib cuffs, collar, and waistband, two lower flap pockets, two interior welt pockets, and shirred sleeves round out the look.
  • FORM & FUNCTION - Reversible flight jacket with water-resistant nylon on both sides and double zipper pulls. Staying true to its original design, the MA-1 interior reverses to an Emergency Orange lining that was originally designed for downed pilots to signal for help.
  • FIT & RECOMMENDED USE - MA-1 flight jacket has a Core fit with extra room in the body and sleeves and sits just above the hip at waist length. Perfect as a layering piece in mild or moderate weather.
  • MATERIALS & CARE INSTRUCTIONS - 100% Flight nylon shell, 100% nylon lining, and 100% polyester fill. Dry clean only.

Alpha's ma-1 flight jacket with "blood chit" sewn on the inside lining was a type of flag that contained a message in several languages identifying an airman as a u.s. Aviator if they were shot down, to aid the airman in avoiding capture and in being returned safely to u.s. Forces. A reward was offered for this assistance.

Technical Specifications

Country
USA
Brand
Alpha Industries
Manufacturer
Alpha Industries
Binding
Apparel
ItemPartNumber
MJM21300C1-310
Model
MJM21300C1
Color
Sage
Size
Medium
UPCs
640631680471
EANs
0640631680471