In keeping with our recent “rarest of the rare” nylon flight jackets from the golden age of the USAF, we have what is arguably the most stylish, comfortable and popular design. The beautiful 1950’s blue L-2A Light-Zone Flight jacket.

Here is a brief history:

“The U. S. Air Force Type L-2A Light Flying Jacket replaced the highly popular Type L-2 Light Flying Jacket in 1950.  Like the L-2, the L-2A Flying Jacket was favored for it’s lightweight construction, comfortable non-bulky warmth and natural good looks. The L-2A Flying Jacket was intended for wear in climates between 42 degrees and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, thus ideally suited for spring, summer and fall. The essential difference between the L-2 Flying Jacket and L-2A was color. 

By 1950, the USAF began changing the color of most of its flying clothing from Olive Drab to Air Force Blue as part of an overall plan to forge a separate identity from the other branches of service, especially the army; however, this very attractive, distinctive blue color lasted in production but for a short while.  The realities of combat in Korea proved that a downed aviator had a far better chance of survival and evading capture wearing clothing in a color that camouflaged the wearer, thus the blue flying clothing became nothing much more than a prestige symbol used in non-combat areas by the end of the Korean War.”

This particular jacket may be the finest L-2a we have ever had for sale, and features an incredible and very rare 17th Bombardment Group patch. The piece is also in fantastic condition with all knits, zippers, tags, 02 tab, and snaps intact.

Do not miss this chance to own the finest example of one of the rarest flight jackets we’ve had, from the golden age of the USAF jet-jockeys.

Tagged size 38
pit to pit 23”
shoulder to shoulder 20”
shoulder to bottom 24”
shoulder to cuff 24”