New acquired MA-1 8279A

[Stony]

Just acquired this 8279A MA-1 today, so here are the pictures if you'd all like to check them out. Just some minor moths nips in the knits and a slight smudge on the left arm, otherwise this jacket is in excellent shape. Training command patch, embroidered command pilot wings and major rank. U.S. Air Force transfer is slightly faded. Zips work perfectly as do the snaps. Notice the webbing next to the zipper for securing your oxygen hose and the snaps by each armpit. All in all a great example of an early MA-1.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Nice jacket! The A models can be more rare than the first 8279s. The ATC patch doesn't look from the same period, but still a great find. Thanks for posting.

 

[RCSignals]

Great jacket. These earlier ones are my favourite.

 

[deeb7]

Yes, great jacket, Stony ... good find.

Don't sell him.

 

[Stony]

Yes, great jacket, Stony ... good find.

Don't sell him.

I'm actually in a selling mode these days, so it will probably go up on the "Buy/Sell" page soon.

 

[Monsoon]

G-5673

First initial of his last name, last four of his serial number (or SSN when they came into usage).

 

[Willy McCoy]

Nice jacket Stony! One of my favorite Manufacturers too. Conmars are reliable.

 

[Stony]

G-5673

First initial of his last name, last four of his serial number (or SSN when they came into usage).

Yep, my laundry tag number was O-8814.

 

[Monsoon]

G-5673Yep, my laundry tag number was O-8814.

I think I still have my stamp!!

BTW, very nice jacket. If you decide to sell, I might be interested in throwing some money at it.