Youth Alpha MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green

Alpha Industries
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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. They  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.

This is the same as the Adult Alpha MA-1 Jacket but made for kids. The classic MA-1 fit for kids, reverse to Emergency Orange lining just like the original!

  • 100% flight nylon shell, 100% polyester lining, 100% polyester fill.
  • Water resistant
  • Knit collar, cuffs and waistband
  • Two outside and two inside pockets
  • Alpha Signature utility/pencil pocket
  • Machine washable

Suitable for mild or colder winter climates ranging 25F to 40F

Size Chest Waist Sleeve Height Weight (lbs)
2T 20.5 19.5 15-16 30-33 33-36
3T 21 20 17-18 33-36 36-39
4T 22 21 18-19 36-40 39-42
Youth 4/5 23-24 21.5-22.5 19-20 39-45 33-48
Youth 6/7 25-26 23.5-24.5 21.5-23 45-51 46-61
Youth Small (8) 27 25 24.5 51-54 61-72
Youth Medium 28-29 26-27 26-27.5 54-57 73-84
Youth Large 30-32 27-29 27.5-29 57-60 85-96

All sizes are in inches

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).

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Youth Alpha MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green

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Youth Alpha MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green Overview:

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. They  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.

This is the same as the Adult Alpha MA-1 Jacket but made for kids. The classic MA-1 fit for kids, reverse to Emergency Orange lining just like the original!

  • 100% flight nylon shell, 100% polyester lining, 100% polyester fill.
  • Water resistant
  • Knit collar, cuffs and waistband
  • Two outside and two inside pockets
  • Alpha Signature utility/pencil pocket
  • Machine washable

Suitable for mild or colder winter climates ranging 25F to 40F

Size Chest Waist Sleeve Height Weight (lbs)
2T 20.5 19.5 15-16 30-33 33-36
3T 21 20 17-18 33-36 36-39
4T 22 21 18-19 36-40 39-42
Youth 4/5 23-24 21.5-22.5 19-20 39-45 33-48
Youth 6/7 25-26 23.5-24.5 21.5-23 45-51 46-61
Youth Small (8) 27 25 24.5 51-54 61-72
Youth Medium 28-29 26-27 26-27.5 54-57 73-84
Youth Large 30-32 27-29 27.5-29 57-60 85-96

All sizes are in inches

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).

 

5 CUSTOMER REVIEWS

  • Youth Alpha MA-1 Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green

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Very happy with the jacket

  • By Charles from Harbor Springs MI USA on Tuesday, December 29, 2020
  • Pros: Very warm, well constructed.
  • Review: I bought this jacket for my granddaughter to match the jacket I bought for myself. I couldn't be happier with my jacket. I wear it every day with a fashionable white scarf to keep out the northern Michigan cold. It is a very well-made jacket for a very low price. I can't vouch for my granddaughter's experience with her jacket except to say that she is proud to have it.

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Big hit with my grandson

  • By John from Fayetteville NC USA on Thursday, October 22, 2020
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  • Review: My grandson really loves it! We fixed it up with his uncle's USMC Aviator leather name, wings, rank, etc velcro patch and unit patch (HML/A 267).

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  • By Timothy from Tempe AZ USA on Friday, December 27, 2019
  • Pros: Look and fit is great
  • Review: My son is an average sized 13 year old and based on previous reviews I went with a Youth Large. It looks great on him and he has room to grow.

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  • By A Customer from USA on Monday, December 26, 2016
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  • Review: My Son love it.. I suggest to buy one size bigger because kids are grow up so fast..

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  • By Muhammad from Singapore on Monday, April 11, 2016
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  • Review: My 5 years son love his 1st Alpha jacket. He is 120 cm tall but skinny. Can't wait to wear on our Dragon snow mountain trip in China.

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Very happy with the jacket

  • By Charles from Harbor Springs MI USA on Tuesday, December 29, 2020
  • Pros: Very warm, well constructed.
  • Cons: non
  • Review: I bought this jacket for my granddaughter to match the jacket I bought for myself. I couldn't be happier with my jacket. I wear it every day with a fashionable white scarf to keep out the northern Michigan cold. It is a very well-made jacket for a very low price. I can't vouch for my granddaughter's experience with her jacket except to say that she is proud to have it.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 1 Other people found this review helpful.
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Big hit with my grandson

  • By John from Fayetteville NC USA on Thursday, October 22, 2020
  • Review: My grandson really loves it! We fixed it up with his uncle's USMC Aviator leather name, wings, rank, etc velcro patch and unit patch (HML/A 267).
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 Other people found this review helpful.
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Authentic Appearance

  • By Timothy from Tempe AZ USA on Friday, December 27, 2019
  • Pros: Look and fit is great
  • Cons:
  • Review: My son is an average sized 13 year old and based on previous reviews I went with a Youth Large. It looks great on him and he has room to grow.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 1 Other people found this review helpful.
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  • By A Customer from USA on Monday, December 26, 2016
  • Review: My Son love it.. I suggest to buy one size bigger because kids are grow up so fast..
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 1 Other people found this review helpful.
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  • By Muhammad from Singapore on Monday, April 11, 2016
  • Review: My 5 years son love his 1st Alpha jacket. He is 120 cm tall but skinny. Can't wait to wear on our Dragon snow mountain trip in China.
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 1 Other people found this review helpful.

2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Sunday, July 16, 2023

    Q: Does youth MA-1 flight jacket have measurements in inches for chest arm

    A: 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).

  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023

    Q: Is this available IN ADULT SIZES?

    A: Yes, you can find the adult sizes of this jacket here

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