bn1966
Well-Known Member
Just received this beauty today (compliments the sage one I picked up last year). Alpha USA 'Replica' MA1 Flying Jacket in dark (midnight) blue. Great jacket, heavy but not too much so, the quality is superb IMHO. The shell appears a decent thick nylon, wool knits, has a wool / cotton / nylon interlining & zips etc seem very robust. This one needs the cuffs replacing, they are totally 'blown' & limp & no longer do their job, will pick up some decent wool ones. Waistband has a few snags that need darning. Will need a light clean to the shell, seller (e-bay) wanted to wash it prior to sending & I requested he didn't (fears of it ending up machine washed). I have one of these that appears to have been machine washed: knits have 'felted' & shell feels tighter. This one is 'unwashed' & is already booked in for the above jobs. Should be a regular wearer when finished. Being blue I'll be able to wear it where places I wouldn't wear a sage one (such as work).
The fit is very good, spacious across the shoulders and chest though not too big & at 5.10 the length is good for me....short but not too short.
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The fit is very good, spacious across the shoulders and chest though not too big & at 5.10 the length is good for me....short but not too short.
http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/bn196 ... 3.jpg.html
http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/bn196 ... e.jpg.html
