{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-type-ma-1-real-mccoy-mfg-co-decal","title":"Type Ma 1 Real Mccoy Mfg Co Decal","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe TYPE MA-1 REAL McCOY MFG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCO. \/ DECAL is built to precise military standards with a 100% Type 6 nylon shell and lining, offering the same durability and wind resistance found in original vintage examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt features a cotton-wool pile interlining for warmth, authentic wool ribbing at the cuffs and hem, and period-correct brass DOT buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardware details include a #7 wire front zipper with black oxide treatment and a distinctive 1950s-style oval-shaped sleeve zipper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe insignia seen on left sleeve has been specially made and individually heat-transferred at our Kobe headquarters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe early MA-1 flight jackets were subject to frequent updates, driven by pilot feedback and field performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpec number J-8279A represents the second model in the MA-1's evolution and was produced in just three contracts during 1957.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne of the most visible updates was the wind flap, which featured a rounded tip, a change often highlighted in discussions of this version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHowever, that rounded design did not appear until the second production run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe true essence of the J-8279A spec lies in a series of refinements to the jacket's construction and sewing specifications rather than cosmetic details alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction was managed by three contractors: Albert Turner, Lauren Sportswear, and Topps Apparel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe rounded wind flap, faithfully reproduced on this model, first appeared in the contract awarded to Lauren Sportswear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis suggests that the J-8279A designation corresponds closely with a shift in manufacturing technique rather than major changes in pattern or design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKey construction updates in the J-8279A model focused on simplifying and refining the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe hanger loop, which was previously stitched through the outer shell and visibly raised like a vintage denim belt loop, was moved to the lining and flattened for a cleaner finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnder-sleeve seams were revised from double-needle stitching to a flat-felled seam, and bar tacks at the pocket openings were shortened from full-width reinforcement to placement at each end only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne lesser-known distinction is the oxygen tab color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn most second models, the tab is green, whereas first models often feature brown tabs, either due to aging or different dye lots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis subtle shift may represent another deliberate update in the jacket's long development history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Wool Pile Interlining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrass Dot Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e#7 Wire Front Zipper, Black Oxided\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1950s Oval-Shaped Sleeve Zipper, Black Oxided\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat Transfer Decal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":52908261409047,"sku":"MJ25113","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":52908261441815,"sku":"MJ25113","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52908261474583,"sku":"MJ25113","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52908261507351,"sku":"MJ25113","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52908261540119,"sku":"MJ25113","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ25113_SGR_0016_5fbf65c1-c933-4958-96de-4fe013eb91d9.jpg?v=1777148816","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-type-ma-1-real-mccoy-mfg-co-decal","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}