Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Black FW25 not buttons

not buttons

1 Length 23

3 Front Rise 23

resulting in subtle irregular neps on the face and beautiful cross-hatch patterning against the diagonal grain of the weave

creating subtle variations in the fabric’s texture

Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Black FW25 not buttonsFirst issued to US Air Force pilots in the early 1950s, the Type L 2B flight jacket was originally designed as a lightweight alternative to the bulky MA 1. By stripping away non essential pockets and heavy insulation, the L 2B was much sleeker than its predecessors, offering pilots enhanced comfort and manoeuvrability while in the cockpit. However, like many military surplus designs, this now iconic jacket was quickly embraced by the American youth