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MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket

  • By A Customer from Holly Hill FL USA on Wednesday, February 26, 2014
  • Pros: Love this jacket
  • Cons: None found
  • Review: Having read all the reviews on this site about this product I was expecting to have problems with the zipper but surprised none were encountered. I love this jacket. I had a similar flight jacket many years ago and this one is identical in that it's not too bulky and keeps you nice and toasty. I really couldn't find anything negative to mention. Performance - great
    Fit - I ordered this slightly larger than necessary to enable layering and as such I believe that this is true to size
    Workmanship - no problems found here
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MA-1 flight jacket

  • By Charles from Gig Harbor WA USA on Monday, January 22, 2018
  • Pros: As advertised....fit...finish...warmth
  • Cons: None
  • Review: I wear this jacket daily. Washington state is wind-rain....always. Jacket stands the test. I had one of the originals back in the mid 60's. This jacket is as good if not better. Good job.
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Great Jacket

  • By Dale from Wake VA USA on Sunday, April 13, 2014
  • Pros: Fast delivery and Ameican Made.
  • Cons:
  • Review: Very happy with product.
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Excellent Merchandise

  • By joe from Sachse TX USA on Monday, February 27, 2017
  • Pros: Overall Excellent Quality
  • Cons: None
  • Review: High Quality, provides good warmth, water and wind resistant.  The second one I owned.  My daughter loved this jacket so much I had to buy her one. Seems to be made to milatary standards.
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AS PROMISED

  • By FJC297 from Township of Washington NJ USA on Thursday, April 21, 2022
  • Pros: Quality
  • Cons: No Complaints
  • Review: I was promised it was the same Flight Jacked I was issued while in the USAF and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised......it was!!!
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Great Jacket

  • By Marlene from Bossier City LA USA on Friday, February 02, 2018
  • Pros: Great Quality
  • Cons: none
  • Review: I bought this jacket for my husband for Christmas and I was very impressed with the quality. My husband loved it. Thank you.
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It's just as advertised

  • By Brian from Indianapolis IN USA on Wednesday, November 04, 2015
  • Review: I read all the reviews, looked at the pictures and description, and it's just what I expected.
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Awesome Jacket!

  • By Brad from Walnut Creek Ca. on Friday, August 19, 2011
  • Pros: Great quality, excellent price and speedy shipping!!
  • Cons:
  • Review: The quality of this jacket far exceeded my expectations.
    The cost was the best I could find online and this was money well spent.
    I ordered my MA-1 late on a Tuesday night with the standard shipping and it was on my porch the following Friday morning. Unbelievable!
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  • By James from Byram MS USA on Thursday, January 09, 2014
  • Pros: I love everything about this jacket.
  • Cons: None
  • Review: I love my jacket. It's light weight, it's very warm and it's very comfortable. This jacket far exceeded my expectations.
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  • By Efrain from New York on Thursday, November 19, 2015
  • Review: Excellent jacket for very cold weather, durable, nice looking, stylish, and lasts for years.
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  • By Barbara from Pottstown PA USA on Friday, January 27, 2017
  • Pros: Bought it for my son who originally boughtbefore going to Afghanistan. He lost his in a house fire was so happy to get a replacement
  • Cons: Should have a place on your sight to have name and insignia placed on Jacket
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Great Coat

  • By william from Cottage Grove WI USA on Monday, January 07, 2019
  • Pros: light and warm
  • Cons: none
  • Review: Love everything about the coat.
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Excellent - Will Get One for My Wife As Well !

  • By A Customer from Chico CA USA on Thursday, May 25, 2017
  • Review: Comfortable and warm. Easy ON, Easy OFF. Looks sharp.
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  • By Carlos from Maia Porto Portugal on Tuesday, April 16, 2019
  • Review: Fantastic jacket. 
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  • By Muhammad from Singapore on Sunday, March 08, 2015
  • Review: Perfect quality.. I just came back from freezing Xian in China, -3 C, no inner layer needed, i still feels warm.
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Great product

  • By Scott from Vancouver WA USA on Friday, February 19, 2016
  • Review: Great product...definitely order a size larger...if borderline...order up 2 sizes
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Great product would buy it agian i would tell everyone to buy this product

  • By Anthony from Marseilles IL USA on Tuesday, September 03, 2013
  • Review: All a round great jacket don't change a thing I love it
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Nice fit and finish

  • By Ground crew slacky from Tampa FL USA on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
  • Pros: Well made
  • Cons: a little bulky
  • Review: Comfortable and warm. I have an older OD MA-1 that I used all the time. This jacket seems to have a litle better insulation and the black color is nice.
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  • By Robert from Vancouver, WA on Thursday, April 21, 2011
  • Review: Bought 3 jackets and am very impressed with them, now my wife wants one. Shipping was very fast....
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Fabulous Jackey

  • By Lisa from New Roads LA USA on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
  • Review: Gave this to my brother for a gift and he LOVES it! Very warm and he especially likes the pocket on the sleeve.
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Classic

  • By Elio from Constable NY USA on Thursday, July 23, 2015
  • Review: Met expatations!!
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  • By on Friday, January 08, 2016
  • Review: Great jacket...definitely go the next size up...well made..quality jacket...nice price..probably gonna get another one in another color.
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I would buy this product again

  • By paula from Toronto Canada on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
  • Pros: fast shipping
  • Cons: none to speak of
  • Review: Placed my order for 3 MA-1 flight jackets...they were shipped next day and arrived within the week...very pleased with my shopping experience...looking foward to placing another order soon..thx
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Works as advertised

  • By Steven from Austin TX USA on Monday, November 12, 2012
  • Review: The jacket is well made and is everything I expected. I will buy another when this one wears out
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MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket: Its the original, the best

  • By Mark from Pasadena CA USA on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
  • Pros:
  • Cons: There are none.
  • Review: It is the best in class: brass zipper, double stitching, very warm on cold days, versatile and very comfortable. the last one i had lasted 25 years. need i say more.
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Jacket is of excellent quality and well made.I would buy this product again.

  • By Eric from Warminster PA USA on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
  • Review: I like everything about the jacket.
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  • By seymour from Philadelphia PA USA on Friday, December 27, 2013
  • Review: The Jacket light and manageable.
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As advertised: Top Quality

  • By Richard from Dana Point CA USA on Thursday, March 24, 2016
  • Pros: See above
  • Cons: None that I can think of
  • Review: I have had two of these jackets over the years, and this is the best. Everything about the jacket is first rate. The looks, materials, and fit are all great.
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  • By A Customer from Gainesville GA USA on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
  • Review: I would buy this product again. It is a bit warmer than the old one it replaced. It appears to be a quality product.
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weather Insurance

  • By Dan "Flyman" Buckner from Battle Creek MI USA on Thursday, October 22, 2020
  • Pros: Strong and Sturdy
  • Cons: none
  • Review: Better than I expected !! Extremely well made !! I well be wearing this jacket a long time.
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Very nice Jacket

  • By Mike the Fairchild F24R pilot from Bardstown, KY on Sunday, February 05, 2023
  • Review: Bought this jacket for my wife so we could put my airplanes patches on it. The medium I bought was actually too big and we returned it for a small. She loves it, the quality is great and I'm sure we'll look great wearing our jackets at the fly-Ins.
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Still the same quality.

  • By Patrick from Chelan WA USA on Monday, April 25, 2022
  • Pros: Fits great, looks great.
  • Cons:
  • Review: I had bought my first Alpha MA-1 flight jacket a few years back. After years of hard wearin, it was time to replace it. I was glad to find the same great jacket at Mypilotstore and the price was right. Online purchase was easy. Great product and great service. I would highly recommend the Alpha MA-1.
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10/10 reconmnend as a fall/spring jacket

  • By Jacky from Middletown NY USA on Thursday, April 21, 2022
  • Pros: warm, versatile, cool looking
  • Cons: slightly puffy fit
  • Review: This jacket looks cool, keeps you warm, is invertible, and is very versatile. Decently water resistant, this is a great allrounder for spring and fall when it gets a little chilly. If bomber jackets are your thing, Alpha Industries is the way to go.
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Great jacket it washes up great and looks nice on my husband

  • By Deborah from Colorado Springs CO USA on Friday, April 22, 2022
  • Review: Fabric, quality and my husband loves it!
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Flight Jacket

  • By CDR G. D. from Plainfield IL USA on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
  • Pros: Fair Price
  • Cons:
  • Review: Made to Military Standards
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Excellent quality

  • By from Manhattan Beach CA USA on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • Review: Will definitely buy again.
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  • By dan from Philadelphia PA USA on Thursday, December 29, 2016
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  • By on Monday, December 26, 2016
  • Review: Warm enough in China winter 1C.
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Great jacket!

  • By Jim from Millbrae CA USA on Wednesday, February 03, 2016
  • Pros: Solid construction
  • Cons: None
  • Review: This is my second MA-1. Love the quality and style. Get a lot of compliments.
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As advertised: Top Quality

  • By Richard from Dana Point CA USA on Thursday, March 24, 2016
  • Pros: See above
  • Cons: None that I can think of
  • Review: I have had two of these jackets over the years, and this is the best. Everything about the jacket is first rate. The looks, materials, and fit are all great.
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Excellent buy

  • By Terry from Audubon MN USA on Thursday, December 29, 2016
  • Pros: Warm. Light weight
  • Cons:
  • Review: Excellent. Had one prior and it lasted 12 years.
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Great fit

  • By Juan from New York NY USA on Thursday, December 15, 2016
  • Pros: Great fit and comfortable.
  • Cons:
  • Review: This jacket has far exceeded my expectations. It blends in well and has great comfort and feel.
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Great Jacket!

  • By Lee from Pleasanton CA USA on Thursday, December 29, 2016
  • Review: Light weight, yet very warm and high quality.
    Fits good and looks great!
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Quality product. Affordable price.

  • By Tony from Oceanside CA USA on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
  • Pros: All the assorted colors.
  • Cons: None
  • Review: I love the durability of the jacket and how well made it is and how warm it keeps me.
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  • By Tony from China Grove NC USA on Tuesday, February 09, 2016
  • Review: A Top Quality jacket. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a jacket or any other item this store sells.
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Great product 20 year air force vet.Buy this jacket.

  • By Charles A. from Kingsland GA USA on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
  • Pros: Warm,versatile, durable.
  • Cons: None
  • Review: Excellent jacket was unable to aquire one before I retired, thanks for the second chance to pick one up.  Perfect.  Back in the game.  It's the real deal...
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I am pleased with the quality of this jacket.

  • By Michael from Cheyenne WY USA on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
  • Pros: It's a quality coat.
  • Cons: I ordered it one size too large; that's on me though.
  • Review: I'm pleased with everything about this jacket; are they made in China?��
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Perfect jacket for my needs

  • By Bill from Abilene TX USA on Monday, September 09, 2013
  • Pros: lightweight, warm, not cumbersum
  • Cons: none
  • Review: Exceeded expectations.
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Surprisingly a great jacket for a modest price

  • By Faustino from San Francisco CA USA on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
  • Pros: Warm and light weight
  • Cons: Don't know of any
  • Review: Great jacket for a modest price. I was skeptic when ordering jacket but when the jacket arrived I was pleasantly surprised. When ordering it was suggested that I ordered one size up from the size I usually wear, the jacket fits great. The only reason I gave a four out of five was because there's always room for improvement, so I don't know what it is. Finally, was a good investment I'm very happy with the jacket.
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Nice jacket, funky zippers.

  • By Riley from Belt MT USA on Friday, January 25, 2013
  • Pros: Good materials, workmanship, and fit. Fairly warm, too.
  • Cons: The Zipper.
  • Review: The jacket is well made, very comfortable, and warmer than I expected. The only downside is relatively minor, and that is the zipper that others have mentioned. The sharp edges of the teeth are a bit annoying, but I can live with that. I do wish it wasn't the shiny bright gold color. Doesn't really look like brass (though I suspect it is.) It looks a bit odd against the black fabric. A duller brass color or a dark color would be an improvement. I am actually thinking of trying some ways to give it a patina.

    I got a size larger than I normally wear, and it is just right. I wear it most every day unless it is real cold out.
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Very warm

  • By A Customer from Clarks Grove MN USA on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
  • Pros: Warm
  • Cons: Stiff zipper
  • Review: The zipper is a tad hard to zip but might loosen up with continued use.
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  • By on Saturday, October 07, 2023
  • Review: Great jacket. Very warm and well fitting I'm 5'10 235 lbs. and the 2X fits me perfectly. The only thing I'm not real crazy about is the large front gold zipper.
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Looks different from the picture

  • By Tiger Driver from Canyon Lake, Texas on Thursday, December 08, 2011
  • Pros: Durable, warm, tough looking -- military all the way
  • Cons: Zipper edges and bright uncovered gold
  • Review: Nice jacket overall. Heavy for colder weather. The zipper edges are sharp (won't cut you, but irritating) and, unlike the picture with no gold showing, the zipper is a very shiny gold that stands out from the black jacket because it is not covered by the jacket edges -- like a vertical gold stripe. Normally I wear a large. Ordered an XL as suggested by some. Felt like a tent. Had to ship it back for $9.50 to get a refund. Go with a green or lighter color. Keep in the mind the zipper. A super military look. I wore green one like it in USAF -- great warm and comfortable.
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Not the best jacket

  • By David from Carrollton TX USA on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
  • Pros: Seems comfortable
  • Cons: Bad Zipper
  • Review: The zipper is sticking, hopefully this will stop with use. The velcro for the name patch shown in the picture did not come with the jacket.

    Because of the zipper I have not worn it a much as my previously worn out jacket
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