IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue

[Ross]

IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue

First issued to US Air Force pilots in the early 1950s, the Type L-2B flight jacket was originally designed as a lightweight alternative to the bulky MA-1. By stripping away non-essential pockets and heavy insulation, the L-2B was much sleeker than its predecessors, offering pilots enhanced comfort and manoeuvrability while in the cockpit. However, like many military surplus designs, this now iconic jacket was quickly embraced by the American youth subcultures of the 1960s, permeating pop culture where it remains a staple of rebel fashion to this day.

Our take on the L2-B combines traditional materials and design features with Iron Heart’s usual over-engineered construction. The outer shell is crafted from silky smooth, scratch-resistant 4.4oz nylon, with comfort and warmth provided by a lightly padded diamond quilt liner. Finished with tubular knitted, elasticated collar, cuffs and hem, a heavy-duty 2-way zipper and an interior ‘gun’ pocket - the resulting jacket pays authentic homage to a military classic, timeless in style and practical in usage.

XS-XXXXL

USD475

Size Chart

Stockists
Iron Heart UK

USA
Self Edge
Iron Shop Provisions
Franklin & Poe
Fountainhead
Guilty Party
Withered Fig
Snake Oil Provisions
City Workshop Men’s Supply Co.
James Dant
BlackBlue
Guilty Party

Mexico
Silver Deer

Germany
Iron Heart Hamburg
Four Aces

Netherlands
Black & Blue Shop

Spain
Aitora

Switzerland
VMC

[tody]

@Iron-Heart-Germany Shane, all eyes on you!

[scooter]

WANT !

[motojobobo]

I still cannot believe a nylon jacket is my top WANT in this collection!

[Iron Heart Germany]

@tody all eyes on this jacket..

[Tago Mago]

@Iron-Heart-Germany looks fantastic on you

[Iron Heart Germany]

@Tago-Mago Thanks mate!

[JamesB]

Sizing chart can now be found in the first post.

Please be aware you may not be able to view the product’s website page leading up to launch, as it will be briefly offline whilst we prepare for the release at 1600 BST on Monday 23rd September.

[Ross]

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[Rococo]

What size is Johnny wearing in the photos?

[AdamJ]

@jevans41 Large, all sample pics are L

[Rococo]

@AdamJ thanks mate.

[JerkStore]

Man the length is so short

[Mizmazzle]

whoa!!! Man here comes ALL the heat!!!!

[Ross]

Model Sam wears a Large

James wears a Medium
Steve, Ben and Bailey wear a Large
Adam and Graham wear a XL
Freeman wears a XXL
Josh and Ross wear a XXXXL

You can view the crew's vitals here

[JerkStore]

I think I am getting this, but I'll need to try it on at a retailer to be sure. @Graham --really an XL? Chest isn't too big?

[Graham]

@JerkStore I actually prefer the XXL now after seeing Endo try the XXL and benefit for a bit of extra length.

This is definitely a compare to a staff member type piece or compare to a really similar piece as one is not going to fit or measure like a type 3 etc.

[JerkStore]

@Graham The length concerns me the most, but it's about the same as a type 3

[JunkPants]

Love this one (and the duck version!).

@Graham Thanks for pointing that out. Would be great to see some photos of someone trying on some different sizes, if possible.

[JerkStore]

@JunkPants said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

Love this one (and the duck version!).

@Graham Thanks for pointing that out. Would be great to see some photos of someone trying on some different sizes, if possible.

yeah this would be really helpful!