The CWU 45 is the rightful successor to the MA-1. It was issued in the 1970s and designed for cold climate zones. CWU is short for Cold Weather Unit; consequently, the relaxed-fit jacket is lined with nylon to keep you warm and cozy. Well, as cozy as it gets in a U. S. Air Force fighter jet, anyway...
The MA-1 VF 59 is the slim version of the regular MA-1. Although the name sounds rather enigmatic, you don’t have to be Alan Turing in order to decipher it: the VF stands for “Vintage Fit,” indicating that this version offers a slimmer fit than the original. The digits “59” mean that this particular..