MA-2 bomber jacket
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The MA-2 bomber jacket (also known as MA-2 flight jacket or CWU45 flight jacket) is a development of the MA-1 bomber jacket which was originally designed for the US military during the 1950's. For a full history of that jacket see the Wikipedia page on MA-1 bomber jackets.
[edit] MA-2 Design
The MA-2 was developed during the 1980's by the Cobles company. It has several design changes compared to an MA-1;
• Large cargo pockets sewn onto the front of the jacket rather than the small slash pockets on the MA-1
• A fold down collar rather than the elasticated collar of the MA-1
• Usually not orange lining, usually the same colour as the outer nylon
• A different design where the sleeves join the back to allow easier movement
[edit] Fetish Interest
Since the 1990's the MA-2 (and it's sister MA-1 bomber jacket) have gained popularity as objects of sexual fetishism. Along with Snorkel Parkas and down jackets, a jacket fetish has developed.
