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ALPHA INDUSTRIES MA-1 Blood Chit

















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ALPHA INDUSTRIES MA-1 Blood Chit Flight Jacket 

  • Men's Size Small
  • New Silver w / Red Lining
  • Reversible
  • Water Resistant
  • Bomber Style
  • Alpha logo on Zig-Zag zipper extension
  • Two lower flap pockets
  • Two interior welt pockets
  • Alpha’s signature MA-1 zippered utility/pencil pocket with “Remove Before Flight” keychain on the sleeve
  • Sleeve shirring
  • Rib-knit collar, cuffs, and waistband
  • Ottoman cuffs
  • Insulated
  • Flight Nylon Shell, Nylon Lining, Polyester Fill
  • Style: MJM21300C1
  • New with Tags
Measurements are approximate:
  • Length middle back from collar to bottom: 25"
  • Length from shoulder to bottom front: 24.25"
  • Armpit to Armpit: 24"
  • Shoulder: 6"
  • Sleeve: 26.25"
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. 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 waistband and Alpha signature zippered utility/pencil pocket.

MA-1 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.
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