ALPHA MA-1 BLOOD CHIT FLIGHT JACKET

Alpha's MA-1 flight jacket with "BloodChit" 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. This is a classic flight jacket made for the military for over 40 years and features nylon flight satin outer shell with reversible orange nylon lining with the Blood Chit sewn into it, front closure storm flap, knitted collar, cuffs, and waist band and Alpha signature zippered utility/pencil pocket.

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
• Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag
• Sleeve shirring
• Two lower flap pockets
• Two interior welt pockets
• Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
• Ottoman knit cuffs

FABRIC

• Shell:100% Flight Nylon
• Lining: 100% Nylon
• Fill: 100% Polyester

RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Dry Clean Only