Alpha Industries Flight Jacket | CWU-45The CWU 45 is the legitimate successor to the MA-1\. It was issued in the 1970s and designed for cold climate areas. CWU is the abbreviation for Cold Weather Unit; Consequently, the relaxed fit jacket is lined with nylon to keep you warm and comfortable. Well, as cozy as it gets on a US Air Force fighter jet, anyway. This jacket is yet another testament to Alpha Industries' thoughtful design and functionality. It's quite versatile: for one thing, it made Tom Cruise famous (not the other way around). Secondly, although it is a winter jacket, it is surprisingly light and retains the robustness expected from a military grade garment. The CWU 45 has two front pockets in the chest area that are not designed for you to put your hands in. It'll still look cool if you do it anyway, being a rebel and all. Of course, our iconic flight tag returns, because it just isn't the same without it. Additionally, there is a Velcro patch on the left chest with a remov