Alpha Industries L-2B NASA Flight Jacket

Alpha Industries took their popular MA-1 NASA and created a lightweight version. Being one of our most iconic jackets, this NASA lightweight L-2B features the NASA Meatball patch on the left breast and 100th Space Shuttle Flight patch on the right breast, topped off with a U.S. flag patch on the sleeve.

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.S. 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.

FEATURES
– Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension
– MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
– Signature red “Remove Before Flight” flag
– Sleeve shirring
– NASA patches on chest
– American Flag patch on sleeve
– Two exterior flap pockets
– Two interior welt pocket
– Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband
– Ottoman knit cuffs