USN AL-1 FLIGHT JACKET Size:44 the Catapult officer jacket was

the Catapult officer jacket was adopted around the middle of World War II in order to clarify the roles of the crew by color and to improve work efficiency

various materials have been used for down waistcoats but this edition pays homage to its Cowboy legacy

the word 'M-65' was removed from the garment label and was replaced with "PARKA

countless manufacturers would produce these for the military with reverse weave construction proving to be a favourite

Cotton Canvas Fabric

USN AL-1 FLIGHT JACKET Size:44 the Catapult officer jacket wasAs World War II ended, the U. S. Navy began adapting to new challenges that arose from tensions with Stalin's Russia. The AL 1 Flight Jacket and separate Hood was one of the early designs from this period. It was designed for use in very cold areas, which became more strategically important as the Cold War began. The USN AL 1 FLIGHT JACKET is a flight jacket that was adopted by the Navy and Marine Corps in 1947. Made from a brushed cotton cloth