MA-1 recommendations?

[Peacoat]

Which would company manufactured these jackets for the Air Force in the 50s?

There likely were several companies with the contract over the years during the 50s and 60s for both the Army and the Air Force. I looked for my MA-1 and my L2-B as the manufacturing company is listed on the tag. No luck. If I have time later, I will do another search. But quite frankly, I have so many jackets and coats, once something goes missing, it is likely to stay that way for several years until rediscovered by accident.

The L2-B is the lightweight version of the MA-1. That is the one I was issued while in flight school.

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

I recently got a Bronson MA-1 and really like it. Good value for money for sure.

I've been in the market for a new MA-1 for a while. The pictures I'm seeing of the Bronson make it look like they don't have much insulation/batting, which is common for the more fashion oriented versions. Are the pictures misleading? I would be wearing it in cold situations, so this is an important factor to me.

 

[Aloysius]

I’ve heard. Tempting for sure.

As I've mentioned before, the Bronson is a copy of the Buzz Rickson's–most likely the Lion Uniforms contract–and a completely different look from the late 70s jacket worn by McQueen.

I've been in the market for a new MA-1 for a while. The pictures I'm seeing of the Bronson make it look like they don't have much insulation/batting, which is common for the more fashion oriented versions. Are the pictures misleading? I would be wearing it in cold situations, so this is an important factor to me.

The Bronson has the same bulky look as the 50s originals (since it's a copy of the Rickson's), but with blend batting. The batting in the originals isn't the most practical thing either honestly, as much as I like mine.

 

[mumpy]

I've been in the market for a new MA-1 for a while. The pictures I'm seeing of the Bronson make it look like they don't have much insulation/batting, which is common for the more fashion oriented versions. Are the pictures misleading? I would be wearing it in cold situations, so this is an important factor to me.

The lining is 60% wool and 40% polyester. The jacket in size medium weighs about 1.3-1.5kg. I have worn it with a cotton sweater down to 0C and it was warm enough (I generally run hot though).