Weasel_Loader
Active Member
Just wanted to share my latest MA-1 purchase. I've been looking for this model for a long, long time in XL. I really wanted a C model but settled for this '64 Alpha D model. The C&C Crown zippers work so much more smoothly than the Conmars on these MA-1s. The bad part about this Alpha is it's sizing. It fits more like a Large than X-Large compared to my C model Skyline. Almost 1" shorter in sleeve and body length. It'll be a while before I can comfortably wear this jacket, but I'm working on it!
Here is my Skyline C model with 43rd Bomb Wing Hustler patches. All patches are original except for the 63rd Bomb Squadron chest patch. The one shown is a repro and not sewn to the jacket. Still waiting for an original 43rd BW squadron patch (63rd, 64th or 65th BS).
My favorite 43rd Bomb Wing photo. L-2Bs here but great shot.
This is my new '64 Alpha D model with 305th Bomb Wing patches.
One of my favorite 305th photos. The aircrew are wearing the later "smaller" 4" version of the 305th BW patch. The Commander on the left has the earlier "super large" version with an MA-1.
Here is my Skyline C model with 43rd Bomb Wing Hustler patches. All patches are original except for the 63rd Bomb Squadron chest patch. The one shown is a repro and not sewn to the jacket. Still waiting for an original 43rd BW squadron patch (63rd, 64th or 65th BS).
My favorite 43rd Bomb Wing photo. L-2Bs here but great shot.
This is my new '64 Alpha D model with 305th Bomb Wing patches.
One of my favorite 305th photos. The aircrew are wearing the later "smaller" 4" version of the 305th BW patch. The Commander on the left has the earlier "super large" version with an MA-1.