Boeing Nylon Flight Jacket Collectibles Now future flyboys and flygirls

Now future flyboys and flygirls can dress for success in an accurate replica of the classic flight suit worn by military pilots

This handsome set makes a great gift and you may want to keep one for yourself

stealthy F/A-22 will take over the air superiority role with the Air Combat Command starting in 2005

an orange lining was added so that downed pilots could use the bright color to signal for help

Made of molded wood

Boeing Nylon Flight Jacket Collectibles Now future flyboys and flygirlsThe MA 1 jacket, introduced in the 1950s, quickly became the preferred flight jacket of U. S. Air Force and Navy pilots and ground crew. In 1960, an orange lining was added so that downed pilots could use the bright color to signal for help. Details: Outer nylon shell with thick polyester fill for added warmth International orange lining Knit cuffs, collar, and waistband Two side snap cover pockets on the brown side, one snapped pocket on the orange