Flight Jacket US Air Force

Introduced from 1946 to 1949, the L-2 is the masterpiece of the light flying jacket, used mainly in warm weather and summer. The L-2 was the successor of the A-2, which was to replace nylon as the main fabric from leather. The design is based on the B-15, removing the mouton shearling collar, and replacing it with wool knit collars. The leather was replaced due to inconsistent sourcing and the evolution of jet engine aircraft. The L-2 was only produced for a short span quickly replaced by the L-2A making it a rare jacket in the vintage industry. 3 zones existed in pilot uniforms (Heavy, Intermediate, Light, classified with how high the altitude was and the temperature the pilots would be in during combat This L-2 flight jacket has double-yarn nylon with a water-repellent coating and a polyester fabric interior, thick, silky feel, and some warmth, similar to the original. The collar and cuff are from a wool blend(70% wool/ 30% acrylic and the cuffs are tubular and have are no-seam rib-knit cuff Encrypted double yarn nylon fabric with a water-repellent coating Lining:Polyester fabric The first version L-2 Leather oxygen mask clip The later version are nylon ribbon The collar and cuff are tubular and no-seam rib-knit from a wool blend(70% wool/ 30% acrylic) Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Zipper front closure Epaulettes Hook & loop patch panels 1-Zippered shoulder pocket 2-Flap covered button snap hand pockets Embroidered B-17 back patch Mil-J-5391 Made in the USA USAF Green