{"product_id":"ranford-ma-1-style-intermediate-flight-jacket-blue-nylon","title":"Chaqueta de vuelo de estilo MA-1 Ranford, bomber militar de nailon azul, modelo MIL-J-8279, talla L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eBorn in the early jet age, the MA-1 left the flight line to become a fixture of punk, hip-hop, Japanese Americana and streetwear. This Ranford example keeps the clean military lines of the original in an uncommon blue nylon, a quiet departure from the familiar sage green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a Ranford MA-1 style flight jacket, a military reproduction in the vintage-inspired tradition, carrying the label “Jacket, Flying, Man's Intermediate” and a MIL-J-8279 inspired specification. It shows the recognizable flight-jacket profile: blue nylon shell, rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband, zip front, angled front hand pockets and a utility pocket on the left sleeve. The blue tone sets it apart from the more commonly seen sage green MA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MA-1 was developed for the United States Air Force in the early jet age, replacing earlier leather flight jackets as cockpits became warmer and more enclosed. Designed for intermediate cold-weather conditions, it introduced lightweight nylon construction, a high-mobility design, rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband, a utility sleeve pocket and the compact bomber silhouette. It later became deeply connected with military surplus culture, punk and skinhead fashion, hip-hop styling, Japanese Americana and contemporary streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth nylon exterior brings lightweight durability, wind resistance and a clean aviation look, and the compact proportions create the bomber shape that has remained influential for decades. It is one of the rare military garments that cross naturally between function and fashion, at ease with selvedge denim, cargo trousers, work boots, sneakers, hoodies and graphic tees, and in Americana, vintage military, streetwear, motorcycle-inspired and casual layered looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MA-1 style flight jacket; label “Jacket, Flying, Man's Intermediate”, Type MA-1 inspired specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIL-J-8279 inspired military reproduction; vintage-inspired flight wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell 100% nylon; interlining 100% polyester fiber; rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband; metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue \/ blue-gray nylon shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L (tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zip front · rib-knit bomber collar · cuffs · ribbed waistband · angled front hand pockets · left sleeve utility pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean only (label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition, with natural signs of previous wear; minor character marks and texture variations are part of the jacket's appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs record fabric appearance, color tone and stitching and form part of the condition record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagged size L, suited to a comfortable MA-1 bomber fit. Military-style jackets often allow room for layering, but fit varies with body shape and styling; comparing against a similar jacket already owned is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ranford reproduction built to a MIL-J-8279 inspired specification, not a military-issue garment; the label reads “Jacket, Flying, Man's Intermediate” with 100% nylon shell and 100% polyester fiber interlining. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/vintage-military-flight-jacket-nose-art\"\u003eMilitary Flight Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/avirex-usa-kids-flight-jacket-olive-green-aviation-patches\"\u003eAVIREX USA kids olive flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/houston-kids-flight-jacket-vintage-military-bomber-size-m\"\u003eHOUSTON kids flight jacket, size M\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-beauty-kimono-sakura-embroidered-ma1-bomber-xl\"\u003eKimono beauty embroidered MA-1 bomber jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? 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