ALPHA MAVERICK JACKET YOUTH

Maverick bomber takes inspiration from some of Alpha’s most iconic flight jackets. Loaded with seven different patches, the flight jacket gives your little one the look of a well-travelled aviator. The faux fur collar is soft and comfy, while the front storm flap keeps the elements at bay. 

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

FEATURES

• Removable faux-mouton collar
• MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
• Military inspired patches on chest and sleeves
• Two lower welt pockets
• Two interior welt pockets
• Knit rib cuffs and waistband

PRODUCT SPECS

• FIT: Standard
• LENGTH: Above Hip

RECOMMENDED WEATHER

• Intermediate Weather

FABRIC

• SHELL: 100% Flight Nylon
• LINING: 100% Nylon
• FILL: 100% Polyester

RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Dry clean only
• Remove fur before dry cleaning