At a quick glance, it looks like an MA-1, but the ” L-2 ” has a different charm. It is popular not only as a standard flight jacket, but also as a fashion item because of its clean form and suitability for layering. In this issue, we focus on the ” L-2 ” and introduce its features and notable items!
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What is an ” L-2 ” flight jacket?
The L-2 is a flight jacket that was created in 1945 as the successor to the A-2, and was originally made of leather until the A-2, when a shortage of tanned leather made it impossible to mass produce. Nylon” was adopted as a new material at that time. Incidentally, since this jacket is made to be worn in the light zone (10°C to 30°C), it does not contain any padding and is very light and comfortable to wear.
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In 1952, the “L-2A” appeared, with the same L-2 specifications but dyed in Air Force blue. However, it was discontinued soon after its adoption due to the problem of its conspicuous coloring. The sage green “L-2B” was then introduced and was officially adopted until 1978. During the 20 years of its adoption, the L-2B was remodeled several times, and there are models called the “early,” “mid,” and “late” types. Although there are no significant changes in these types, the mid-term and late types have a more minimalist look compared to the early type. Also, only the L-2B has a slightly more relaxed silhouette.
L-2A” on the left and “L-2B” on the right
What is the difference between the “L-2” series and the “MA-1” series?
Due to their similar design, the L-2 series and the MA-1 are often confused, but in fact there is a big difference in their linings: the MA-1 is manufactured for the intermediate zone (-10°C to 10°C), so it has a padding that provides excellent insulation and a voluminous silhouette. Silhouette. In contrast, the L-2 series, manufactured for the light zone (-10°C to 30°C), has the advantage of being easy to coordinate, since it has only a lining without padding, reducing its volume. Incidentally, the early models of the L-2 series have details such as epaulettes and storm flaps, which allow you to casually differentiate them from the others. It is also possible to use them in different ways depending on the items to match and the temperature.
It should also be noted that many manufacturers and stores refer to these as MA-1s even without padding, perhaps because MA-1s are more well-known in the general public.
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