Thank you Flt Engr !!
So no MA-1's after 1969 ? One i saw must be a repro then. Odd as it looked very mil-issue.
More research needed . All part of the fun
It was, but not for flight crew - for ground.
I'd like to see some proof of this rather bold assertion. I believe MA-1s were worn for flight use well into the 1970s at a minimum. However, the later green-lined MA-1s were authorized for Security Police, air traffic controllers, and other ground personnel through the 1980s and I've seen at least one Alpha Industries example from a 1990 contract.
I think you are arguing with yourself.
What you claim was written above and not only in this thread just in other words
The MA-1 (in contrast to the A-2) is a much more “studied” jacket, all the different specifications are known, it is known when which ones were for the flight, and which were not. So what is the question?
I'm not arguing with anyone, simply trying to understand what you're saying. You seem to be claiming that the MA-1 was not intended for flight use after 1969. Did I understand correctly?
Had an Alpha 80's 'service issue' green lining 'non-flying' status MA-1 that was a bit snug & not the of best textiles, picked another Alpha up the other day (post 2000) that I suspect is a 'Civvy' version despite the 'DLA' number & lack of tag on cigarette pocket.
Here we go
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