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It seems that Alpha replicated the 19 July 1968 issue of the 8279D.I have seen a few that show the in pocket facsimile information and additionally have separate care instruction labels with the modern Alpha logo. Seemingly it was available in Replica green and Navy.

Yep.I particularly like the versions bye Bruce Springsteen and Rod Stewart.I never tire of hearing it.

Happy to help.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Alpha-Industries-USAF-Flight-Jacket-Reversible-Green-Orange-Men-XL-646-/124414860762 Not mine,but looked interesting.

Thierry is a 1965 version for sale on EBay # 124414860762 that is identical with label,conmar zippers .I have been reading info on Japanese website that is suggested by other members on here and Fed Lounge,which has been helpful and I hope to be correct.

Thanks.Yes , 8279D seems to tick all the boxes.1965-66 depending on the interlining ?

It is an MA-1 with Conmar zips,orange lining,no pocket flaps and curved storm flap? I was thinking possibly Skyline ?

No,not imo.I like them to roll at the waist.Its probably an age thing,but I notice the way kids today wear Harrington’s,completely different to the way they were worn back in ’72.Probably the reason they produce them in a slim cut nowadays. I tried on a W.Gibson MA-1repro in Self Edge.It felt...

No,this is the only jacket that I have more that one of,and I do not consider myself a collector.My Wife might argue on that point! Shoes and jeans are another story......

I’m wondering if it’s possible to nail down a jacket production by using the following criteria ? zip maker pocket style storm flap shape I was hoping that zip mfg. maybe could be conclusive...or not?

As promised,here are some photos for reference.I have put it beside my Real McCoys jacket for comparison.Both are size XL. I am 5’9” 165lbs.As I said before,the RM.is my preferred fit,having a longer body,narrower shoulders and a silkier feel overall.

I’ll post some photos next week when I get it back from the dry cleaner.