Alpha Industries MA-1 NASA Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket

I bought this for my husband for his birthday. I went up a size based on previous reviewers, which were spot on! It fits him perfectly, and it is really well made. He had a flight jacket back in the Navy that was stolen, and always wanted another one. When I told him they have a NASA version, made by the same people who made his jacket in the 80's, he begged me to get him one. We live in the hot South. That's the irony. Somehow we've lucked out and actually had some chilly weather this winter and he is wearing the heck out of it! The patches are sewn on and are legit patches. He loves all of the pockets and the inside pockets, and how cozy and warm it keeps him with this freaky cold spell we're having. He loves it so much he wants us to move North so he can wear it more! LOL. Read more

When you buy a gift like this for your husband and he practically cries, you know you did good. This jacket is definitely a quality item. The sewing is perfect, as are the patches and embroidery. It was a little expensive, but it was so worth it when I saw the look on his face. Read more

Very good company. Great quality jacket. Does run small, so maybe size up. Read more

This jacket was delivered in a super timely fashion. It fits great and looks great. I would highly recommend it. Read more

The workmanship quality and patches are top notch! I really wanted to like this, BUT the size runs BIG! Too bad I couldn't exchange this for a smaller size because it was not available during the Christmas sale when I got it for $90. Another disappointing thing about this (not because it runs large) is its puffy shape by design which makes the body look unflattering and overweight, no offense. So, if you've got a slim physique and want to create an illusion that you're bigger than you really are then this jacket's for you, but if you want something that fits right (and not look sloppy like you're being swallowed by your jacket) then look somewhere else. Do you still wanna buy, but not sure about the size inaccuracy (S, M, L, XL)? Then look at their size chart instead, i.e., chest and waist measurements. Read more

Alpha Industries makes highest-quality jackets. Very stylish, and great for various types of weather: mild to bitter winter. I own a half dozen of theirs and, in general, they tend to run slightly small. I wear XL, but find that, in this maker, I can easily use XXL. The XL is OK, and fits well (be careful not to get their 'slim' line) but are a tad tight around the waist. Fine through chest and shoulders. The XXL is not that much bigger, but there is just a little extra (maybe an inch) around the waist. Because of the general flight jacket style of their jackets, they look fine even when slightly larger than one might ordinarily wear. Good value on sale. Read more

Excellent like more than 29 years ago... Read more

I got this jacket at Kennedy Space Center and immediately got on Amazon when I got home to see if I got robbed. It is a bit cheaper here on Amazon, so keep that in mind. I am very happy with this jacket. For the price and for what it is, it's much heavier than expected. This jacket will be perfect for the "warmer" Chicago winter days. My guy is 6'3" and a good 250 pounds, and the 3x fit perfectly. He usually wears a 2x. He has trouble with sleeves not being long enough, and the 3x provides enough length. Judging by other reviewers, it looks to me as if the smaller sizes run large, and the larger sizes run small. He loves the details on the jacket, like the patches and the "Remove Before Flight" tag. This jacket looks official as opposed to looking like a souvenir, and that's what he likes most about it. He further dressed it up a bit by adding a couple of shiny NASA pins to the fabric lapels and a "Failure is Not an Option" zipper pull, also purchased at Kennedy. All and all, this was a happy purchase and will be enjoyed immensely. Read more