Alpha Industries MA-1 Blood Chit Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket

I used to have an MA-1 Jacket back in the 80's in the UK. This is the real deal, good quality jacket. This is not no cheaply made, thin, shiny material knock off you see around high street stores for $30. Sometimes the phrase, "you get what you pay for" is actually true. I opted to pay more to get a better quality made jacket and it is definitely worth the money. The stitching all over the jacket is a good quality and strong. I have pulled on some of the fabric by the stitching and it does not separate like some cheaply machine stitched jackets you see. The zippers are of a real solid metal construction. Double zipper on the front for when you reverse the jacket. The zipper teeth are also very solidly made, nice thick teeth. Even the buttons on the outside and inside pockets look decent quality metal, not plastic like you see on some. The material looks slightly dulled, so it does not look shiny and cheap.As for measurements. Me personally i typically wear a medium in jackets, t-shirts, sweaters etc. My actual measurement with a tape measure is 38 chest. I ordered a small because the sizing chart said it goes up to a 39.5 and it fit perfectly. I think it depends how you like to wear your jackets. For me the MA-1 jacket is not supposed to be worn like a baggy jacket. Most people would only be wanting to wear a t-shirt underneath due to it being so warm. So that is personal preference. I probably could have gotten away with the medium, but as i only wear a t-shirt under it, it fits well.

A beautiful flight jacket after trying many!!! Could not be happier

High quality Flight jacket that looks super sharp, get alot of compliments on it. Great for cold temps in the 20s and 30s, too hot for temps above this. Looks and feels like the real deal.

I love this jacket. It felt a little too puffy at first but it’s already starting to break in. Very comfortable, looks great, feels very well made, Strong zippers, good stitching, and the blood chit is a cool touch of military heritage. It’s warm without being too hot, and gets lots of compliments. It works with Casual clothes and at the office. I usually wear a 3XL t-shirt but after measuring myself against the Alpha Industries size chart it appeared that a 4X would be the correct size for me. This was spot on and the size is perfect.

I am 5'7" 170lbs. After reading all the reviews of the jacket wearing short and exact fit, I decided to purchase a Large instead of a Medium. I think this was the right decision. I am able to wear a hoodie with enough room so to not make it look small on me. It does wear short so the large does fit better on the waist line. The jacket is also very warm with just a regular shirt underneath. My recommendation is also to by one size up.Why I didn't give it 5 stars. 2 reasons, the jacket does seem a little puffy when I first wore it. I've had similar cheaper jackets like this in the past and over time some of the puffiness does go away and wears better. I hope it is the same with this jacket. I will post again and let you know after several wears. Secondly, it's dry clean ONLY. This will cost extra to have it cleaned. Has anyone tried washing it by hand or a gentle cycle?As always, Amazon delivered in a timely manner. Thanks Amazon.

Ordered this jacket, and was so impressed, I ordered a second one the same day.The fit is absolutely perfect. Jacket sits right at my waistline. I wear a small in white tees to get that perfect fitted look, and these jackets sit just below the t-shirt, as one would expect with a jacket.The embroidery, the stitching, the zippers, the material quality…Everything about this jacket sets the standard for flight jackets.I would gladly pay twice what I paid, and wouldn’t feel bad about it.

Except for the “Remove Before Flight” ribbon, which was just that, a ribbon, this is an outstanding jacket. I have since replaced the “RBF” ribbon with an embroidered tag. I love the look of the jacket. The fit is great and, the “blood chit“ is a great conversation starter. You have to judge for yourself on the fit, but I am 5’10” 205 lbs. and the large fits me perfectly. It isn’t too puffy and not tight at all. As for length, I expected it to sit at or above my belt, so I wasn’t surprised about the length. Actually it sits just below my belt, making it long enough to cover my holster, when I carry. Don’t be fooled by an imitation, spend a little more for the reliability and quality from Alpha Industries.

I bought my wife one of these original flight jackets with the Blood Chit since she wanted one since she was 19. So, I bought one for her and they are made extremely well and look so good, I order myself one to replace the one I've been using for literally 30 years. My only complaint is I couldn't find a tall size, but with the sale price being so good I couldn't pass them up. Hopefully the blue one goes on sale soon. Highly recommend these jackets.