・マテリアル：　ダブルクロスツイル
・フロントファスナー： 50sオーバル型、ニッケルメッキ、コットンテープ
・縫製糸：　カタン糸（綿糸）
・前身頃、背中：　染み込みプリント

The lineage of this U.S. Navy and Marine Corps summer flight jacket reaches back to mid-WWII with the AN-J-2/Spec. AN-6551 design. Slightly modified immediately after the war, it evolved into M-716/Spec. MIL-J-7758A and remained in service well into the late 1950s, with some examples still in use into the 1960s. Even though the model designation changed almost annually—M-421, AN6551, AN-J-2, M-716, J-7758—the jacket’s unlined, single-layer construction of tightly woven khaki cotton remained largely the same. This lightweight “windbreaker” style was prized for providing just enough protection in warm climates while offering ample pocket space for an aviator’s essentials.

The J-7758A, issued from 1952 to 1959, retained its designation the longest among these closely related models, while variations such as the four-pocket AN6551, AN-J-2, and later J-7758B introduced in 1961 displayed only minor updates—pocket detailing, collars, and so on—following a pattern established by the M-421 and M-421A series during WWII.

For this MIL-J-7758A by REAL MCOY MFG. CO., special attention has been paid to capturing the silhouette and details that made the original jackets so iconic. For durability, comfort, and authenticity in finishing, the jacket is constructed from cotton twill fabric and features a 50s Oval-Shaped Front Zipper. Specially developed cotton sewing thread is used throughout. The flight jacket has been finished with VF-61 stencilling on the front chest and JOLLY ROGERS CVA-60 stencilling on the back.

The USS Saratoga (CVA-60) was a Forrestal-class supercarrier and a cornerstone of U.S. naval operations during the Cold War. Commissioned in 1956, the Saratoga served as a platform for prominent fighter squadrons, including VF-61 “Jolly Rogers”, which carried the iconic skull-and-crossbones insignia. Deployed aboard the Saratoga in 1957, VF-61 provided air superiority, defense, and offensive capabilities. The “Jolly Rogers” nickname and emblem originated with VF-17 during World War II and were later passed on to VF-84, continuing the tradition of excellence associated with Saratoga’s air groups.

Operating in the Southwest Pacific Theater, the 90th Bombardment Group played a pivotal role in critical campaigns, including the Battle of the Bismarck Sea and operations over Leyte Gulf, significantly disrupting enemy airpower and securing key Allied victories. Their daring missions and precision were symbolised by their iconic insignia—a skull and crossed bombs—which earned them the nickname “The Best Damn Heavy Bomb Group in the World.”

The 90th Bombardment Group, famously known as the “Jolly Rogers”, was a highly distinguished unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Activated on April 15, 1942, at Key Field in Meridian, Mississippi, the group began training with B-24 Liberator bombers under the III Bomber Command. Key Field played a crucial role in transitioning the unit from formation to combat readiness, providing the resources and infrastructure essential for their development. After completing this initial phase, the group continued training at other southeastern U.S. locations before deploying to Hawaii in September 1942. By November 1942, they had moved to the Southwest Pacific, joining the Fifth Air Force and beginning their combat operations.

• 100% Cotton
• Cotton Twill Fabric
• 50s Oval-Shaped Front Zipper, Nickle Finish, Cotton Tape
• Print on Front and Back
• Cotton Sewing Thread Construction
• Made in Japan