FLIGHT JACKETS

Made in the USA, this true Mil-Spec flight jacket currently issued to U.S. Air Force pilots. Made from fire-resistant Nomex material, this jacket is engineered to exceed incredibly tight tolerances and military requirements. 

Superior protection along with classic aviation style are both hallmarks of the Alpha name. The Alpha CWU 36/P Nomex Mil-Spec flight jacket is no exception. It boasts the design currently issued to the US Air Force as a summer weight Flight Jackets For Sale. Nomex fiber is flame-resistant for maximum protection and is featured on the fiber, cuffs, and waist. Front pockets feature Velcro closures, so you have space to keep your tools and utensils close at hand while also ensuring they are safe and secure. Made in the USA to military specs and featuring an authentic design, its ideal for aviation enthusiasts and pilots alike.

Product History:

The military had a problem with earlier nylon jackets. The material offered no protection against flames and melt onto the pilot during fires. They needed a flight jacket that was fire-retardant. In 1972, the need produced the CWU, Cold Weather Uniform, in two different weights. The 36/P, summer, and the 45/P, winter, flight jackets. Made of NOMEX fabric, a Dupont product known for its outstanding thermal, chemical & radiation resistance. The Nomex jacket is still being issued to USAF pilots today. Alpha began supplying the military with the CWU in 1995 and continued to do so for more than five years. Then produced a commercial version of the CWU-45/P for the civilian market in 1998 and a leather version in the late 1990s.