A question for the historians:
I think I understand some of the designators the military used. In the early years the Air Corps used "A" for the intermediate weight jackets and "B" for the heavier, winter weight jackets. Apparently things began to change after the war. The "B" series continued in the form of the B-15 which lasted until the mid-50's, apparently, replaced by the MA-1. My questions are:
1. L-2- does the "L" have a meaning? Also, was there an L-1 that preceded it (as in the A-1 proceeding the A-2)?
2. MA-1- does the "MA" mean anything?
3. CWU 36/45P's- What does the "CWU" mean?
In reading all I can find about these jackets I can't find any history or reason behind the designators. I can find a fairly good history on the MA-1, but very little about the CWU series. I realize they are relatively new, but is there a source of more information about them out there somewhere?
I like the leather jackets, and have several, but in all honesty I usually grab a nylon or nomex jacket first as they are lighter and more comfortable.
Many thanks for any help. I am a nugget here and this is my first post.
I think I understand some of the designators the military used. In the early years the Air Corps used "A" for the intermediate weight jackets and "B" for the heavier, winter weight jackets. Apparently things began to change after the war. The "B" series continued in the form of the B-15 which lasted until the mid-50's, apparently, replaced by the MA-1. My questions are:
1. L-2- does the "L" have a meaning? Also, was there an L-1 that preceded it (as in the A-1 proceeding the A-2)?
2. MA-1- does the "MA" mean anything?
3. CWU 36/45P's- What does the "CWU" mean?
In reading all I can find about these jackets I can't find any history or reason behind the designators. I can find a fairly good history on the MA-1, but very little about the CWU series. I realize they are relatively new, but is there a source of more information about them out there somewhere?
I like the leather jackets, and have several, but in all honesty I usually grab a nylon or nomex jacket first as they are lighter and more comfortable.
Many thanks for any help. I am a nugget here and this is my first post.