4.8oz Nylon Type L-2B Jacket - Navy

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.

This 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 4.8oz anti-static nylon, with a lightweight nylon taffeta lining. While it offers a naturally high level of water resistance, we’ve also treated the outer fabric with a highly water repellent resin coating — a non-fluorine-based formula that provides eco-conscious waterproofing.

Finished with tubular knitted, elasticated collar, cuffs and hem, a two-way zipper and two interior ‘gun’ pockets — the resulting jacket pays authentic homage to a military classic, with modern all-weather performance.