The N-1 jacket, a cold-weather jacket worn by U.S. Navy deck crews from the latter half of World War II through the 1950s. Lined with alpaca pile, this jacket offered excellent wind resistance and insulation, protecting deck crew members exposed to the cold sea breeze at sea. The shell of this N-1 features the P44 camouflage pattern adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944. The camouflage-patterned Frogskin adopted by the U.S. military during World War II is printed on high-density herringbone twill, and its charm lies in the unique, weathered appearance that develops on the surface through repeated wear and washing. By incorporating this captivating material into the N-1 deck jacket—a symbol of the Navy and Marine Corps—the jacket possesses a presence that seems as though it has existed since that era.

AVIATION ASSOCIATES

From the 1920s through the 1940s , various types of flight jackets were commercially available at the market featuring the elements of Army spec. When examining the old photos during the World War, we were able to spot a few pilots with a non-Army issued jacket. Officially, soldiers were not allowed to wear non-Army issued jackets, but the regulation became loose during the actual war time. The difference between Army issued and non-Army issued can mainly be seen on the design and material usage, but the similar color was used in accordance with the original Army-issued products to meet military regulations. And also the design of non-Army products were obviously based on Army issued items, many non- Army jackets were somewhat modified with a bit of original twist, providing really classical look to the eyes. Aviation Associates was the legendary line that commercially manufactured by the previous contractor Buzz Rickson MFG. We would sincerely want you to feel the spirit of our product through these jacket.