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ALPHA INDUSTRIES MA-1 BLOOD CHIT FLIGHT JACKET BLACK, SAGE GREEN

The MA-1 BLOOD CHIT jacket is one of a kind to be worn with pride.

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.

If you are looking for a quality jacket that isn't just like the one everyone else has, then this is certainly worthy of your consideration. Just think of all the conversations you can have with this jacket.

100% nylon outer shell and 100% polyester interlining (dry clean only)

Alpha Signature Zippered utility/pencil pocket

Double Pull Tab on Heavy Duty Zipper

Two snap flap-close front pockets,two snap flap-close inside pockets

Vietnam era silk blood chit sewn on orange liner

Mid-Weight Mid-weight
Suitable for mild or colder winter
climates ranging 25F to 40F

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. An addition to the jacket in 1960 was the reversibility to show off an Indian Orange lining. The reason being if a plane crashed, the pilot could reverse the jacket to the orange side to signal rescue personnel. Alpha Industries' first government contract for the MA-1 was awarded in 1963. We started producing the MA-1 flight jacket for the civilian population in the 1970s. Black was added to the military sage green requirement. The jacket has evolved over the years but it is still one of our top sellers and today we produce many variations on this classic flight jacket.

MA-1 Blood Chit Alpha Industries Size Chart (English)

	NECK	CHEST	WAIST	HIP	SLEEVE	INSEAM	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
XS	14-14 1/2	32-34	28-30	32-34	31-32	31 1/2	Regular 5'6" to 6'	130-145
S	14-14 1/2	35-38	30-32	35-38	32-33	31 1/2		145-160
M	15-15 1/2	38-40	33-35	38-40	33-34	32		160-175
L	16-16 1/2	42-44	36-38	42-44	34-35	32		175-190
XL	17-17 1/2	46-48	40-42	46-48	35-36	32 1/2		190-215
2XL	18-18 1/2	50-52	44-46	50-52	36-37	32 1/2		215-230
3XL	19-19 1/2	54-56	48-50	54-56	37-38	33		230-245
4XL	20-20 1/2	58-60	52-54	58-60	38-39	33		245-260
5XL	20-20 1/2	62-64	56-58	62-64	39-40	33		260-275

MA-1 Blood Chit Alpha Industries Size Chart (Metric)

	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	NECK	CHEST	WAIST	HIP	SLEEVE	INSEAM
XS	168-183	59-66	36-37	81-86	71-76	81-86	79-81	80
S	168-183	66-73	36-37	89-97	76-81	89-97	81-84	80
M	168-183	73-79	38-39	97-102	84-89	97-102	84-86	81
L	168-183	79-86	41-42	107-112	91-97	107-112	86-89	81
XL	168-183	86-98	43-44	117-122	102-107	117-122	89-91	83
2XL	168-183	98-104	46-47	127-132	112-117	127-132	91-94	83
3XL	168-183	104-111	48-50	137-142	122-127	137-142	94-97	84
4XL	168-183	111-118	51-52	147-152	132-137	147-152	97-99	84
5XL	168-183	118-125	51-52	157-163	142-147	157-163	99-102	84

How to Measure:

NECK
Measure around base of neckline, keeping one finger between your neck and the measuring tape.
CHEST
Measure around body with tape leveled on the fullest part of your chest.
WAIST
Measure around your waist with the tape leveled at the narrowest point of your torso.
SLEEVE LENGTH
With arm relaxed at your side, measure from center back neck, to point of shoulder, and along the arm to the wrist (just below round bone)
HIP
Stand with heels 2—3”apart. Keep the tape leveled and measure around the fullest part of your hips.

SHIPPING:

CONTINENTAL USA: FREE

INTERNATIONAL: $49.00, NEXT item $25.00

CANADIAN: $35.00, NEXT item $25.00

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PROCESSING TIME: 1-3 Business days