Buzz Rickson's x William Gibson MA-1 Flight Jacket 'Regular' - Black

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Field Notes

As part of their collaboration with novelist William Gibson, Buzz Rickson’s have brought us a piece of beautiful military fiction. The black MA-1 was imagined by the central character in Gibson’s novel ‘Pattern Recognition’, and has been thoughtfully brought to life by these pioneers of military reproduction. Featuring a durable nylon outer shell, this iconic flight jacket is cut in a boxy shape, and provides protection from the elements with a water repellent finish, and a wool interior membrane.

Ribbed collar cuffs and waistband ensure the perfect comfort fit, while a heavy duty Crown zipper provides the front closure, which is then further protected with an interior wind flap. U.S. Govt. Department of Defence snap poppers secure the two outer and two inner pockets, which have been lined with a heavy cotton drill fabric for comfort and durability.

A leather oxygen mast entry point can be found adjacent to the front closure, for period correct authenticity, and a zippered arm pocket has been added for functionality, also offering five pen holders for convenience.

This jacket really is a sight to behold, and the quality is unmatched in today’s market. We are proud to have it amongst our archives, here at Son of a Stag

Vintage/Boxy fit
Durable nylon outer shell
Wool membrane insulation layer
U.S. Dept of Defence snap fasteners at pockets
Crown Zipper front closure
Ribbed cuffs, collar, and waistband
Leather oxygen mask entry tab
Exclusive collaboration with William Gibson
Product Code: BR14964 (Regular)
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.