Buzz Rickson's L-2 Flight Jacket - Olive Drab

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Field Notes

The L-2 Jacket was born in 1945 out of a need to produce a piece which was easier to manufacture, and was less costly. Little did the U.S Army Air Corps know that this design would help to forge the image of flight jackets for generations to come. Cut from a 3/1 heavy nylon twill, this lightweight design was originally intended for flight between climate regions of 10, and 30 degrees celsius, and would become widely adopted for its warming powers and superb comfort.

The jacket’s lining comes in the form of a 50% wool, 50% nylon blend which warms without overpowering. The front fastening is an aluminium spring puller zipper, with an automatic lock and leather pull tab, while two front pockets are covered by US Government Department of Defence spec snap poppers. A further pocket and storage device sits on the left sleeve, just below the iconic U.S Air Force moniker.

Ribbed cuffs and waistband ensure the perfect comfort fit, and not ones to shy away from the finer details, the brand have included a horse hide leather tab which would have been used to attach an oxygen mask.

A great piece of military history, faithfully reproduced by this brilliant brand.

Short/Boxy shape
3/1 Heavy Nylon Twill outer shell
50% wool, 50% Nylon lining
Ribbed cuffs, collar, and waistband
Aluminium spring puller zip with automatic lock
Zip pocket on arm
U.S Govt Dept of Defence spec popper buttons
Horse hide oxygen mask tab
U.S Air Force badge
BR11130 code
Made in Japan

Fit & Sizing

Fitting

True To Size

This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.

Buzz Rickson's

Authentic militaria

As perhaps one of the most well known heritage brands currently on the market, Buzz Rickson’s has become an authority on military reproduction. Based in Japan, the brand painstakingly reproduces rare mid-century garments to an impeccably detailed degree, often relying on slow and antiquated fabrication techniques to ensure a high quality and realistic finish.