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Hi bn1966
No problem. I expect thick nylon and accuracy in detail
No problem. I expect thick nylon and accuracy in detail
Hi all
I bought her for yourself I paid only 25$ usd with the amount of 220$ usd + ship + tax
While I've never much liked these jackets with their clown collars, I needed one for my collection...
Indeed that is an interesting picture, I just finished adjusting my knowledge regarding the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary via Wikipedia. Apparently members buy their uniforms from various sources, even civilian outfitters. I have found the following pdf which describes the uniform regulations of the AUX (http://www.uscg.mil/hr/udc/docs/auxiliary_uniform_regulations.pdf). No flight jackets are mentioned, but the use of the Nomex flight suit is regulated. I would figure that any additional flight gear item is at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, so MA-1s seem acceptable. The only argument against wearing a nylon flight jacket (I personally have never come across any fire retardent treated L-2Bs or MA-1) can maybe be found on page 10-3 under article A.3 of the regulations.
I can only Make speculations why Nylon, At the time when it first came into use as new wonder material, It was lighter and more durable and it was available and possibly cheaper than Leather.