Alpha Industries L-2B Apollo Jacket/Bomber Black, New Silver MJL47040C1

  
Alpha Industries L-2B Apollo Jacket/Bomber Black, New Silver. We took our popular MA-1 Apollo Flight Jacket and lightened it up for spring. 100% flight nylon outershell with red lining.

Commemorative Apollo 11 mission patch, NASA meatball patch, American flag arm patch and assorted Apollo mission patches on back. Knit collar, cuffs and waistband.

Alpha's signature zippered utility/pencil pocket with Remove Before Flight tag. Available in Black and New Silver. Light-Weight Suitable for spring and fall seasons above 40F. Product History The L-2B flight jacket was introduced in the early 1950s for use in light temperature zones (50 to 86 degrees F). Initially the bomber was only used by the U.

Air Force which is why the USAF insignia was put on the sleeve. The flight jacket went through many specification updates including the removal of the oxygen tab, snap tabs and epaulets, along with the USAF logo as the jacket was eventually adopted by the Navy and other branches of the armed forces.

The L-2B was replaced by the CWU-36/P in the 1970s although some ground crews and USAF personnel continued to wear it into the 1990s. Alphas first DOD contract for the L-2B was in 1960 and continued until 1994. In the 1970s Alpha made the L-2B for the commercial market but put the epaulets back on and added the Navy color. The item "Alpha Industries L-2B Apollo Jacket/Bomber Black, New Silver MJL47040C1" is in sale since Saturday, August 26, 2017. This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men\Men's Clothing\Coats & Jackets". The seller is "jacketarmy" and is located in United States. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Style: Flight/Bomber
2. Season: Spring/Fall
3. Theme: Flight
4. Material: 100% flight nylon
5. Type: Jacket
6. Warmth: Lightweight
7. Features: Lightweight
8. MPN: MJL47040C1
9. Closure: Zipper
10. Brand: Alpha Industries
11. Size Type: Regular