MA-1 Style Flight Jacket from US Cavalry

**Sciuropterus** · 17th December 06, 02:23 PM

I quit wearing flight jackets because of the elastic waist- My wife gently pointed out that they just do not give a flattering profile, especially from behind, they seem to add 10-20 pounds to the midsections of most people who wear them because of way the jacket bulges out above the waist. After seeing some pictures, I had to agree.

Yes they are comfortable, no argument there. I have owned several.

You can get flight/bomber jackets with a straight waist, and they look MUCH better with a kilt (or anything else) than those elastic-waist ones. I plan on getting one of these:

**Riverkilt** · 17th December 06, 03:08 PM

Guess its okay though with those of us with extra large midsections already....

There'd sure be a draft from below after my belly got done stretching out that straight waist jacket....

Looks sharp for them that can wear them though, for sure.

Ron

**Splash_4** · 17th December 06, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Guess its okay though with those of us with extra large midsections already....

I am glad you said it, I was certainly thinking it. It does not matter what jacket I wear, it is going to look the same.

**Jimmy the Celt** · 17th December 06, 04:17 PM

I have a bit of a gut myself, so it doesn't make much difference. I was sure glad I had the jacket last night--it was in the 40's and raining and I went out to dinner with my family.

**Tartan Texan Trenton** · 18th December 06, 05:03 AM

I swear by my Cooper A-2 in goatskin - at $200 not cheap, but hard to beat the real thing. BTW, Cooper (who made the A-2 for the military when they were still issuing them) has closed their doors; jackets are still in stock at http://www.bestglide.com/cooperpage.htm - but they will sell out soon. Enjoy!

**Sciuropterus** · 3rd January 07, 02:36 PM

Here is my new Cooper straight-bottom/straight cuff bomber jacket, with sporran made from similar distressed leather. I love how it fits:

The only difference from the other bomber jackets is the elastic cuffs and waistband have been left out.

Harrison Ford wore a somewhat similar Jacket in the old movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, made from darker leather.