N-2B NASA PARKA

PRODUCT DETAILS Alpha's core N-2B Parka with NASA patch details.   BENEFITS: Water Resistant FEATURES Faux fur around hood edge Faux mouton hood Lining Zippered split hood MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve NASA "Remove Before Flight" flag Sleeve shirring NASA patch on chest Pass through pockets Two exterior welt pockets Knit collar, cuffs and waistband   PRODUCT SPECS Fit: Core Length: Above Hip Recommended Weather: Extreme Cold Weather FABRIC Shell: 100% Flight Nylon Lining: 100% Nylon Fill: 100% Polyester RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS Dryclean only. PRODUCT HISTORY The N-2B parka was introduced in the mid 1950s for U.S. Air Force air and ground crews. It replaced the N-2A. Alpha started making the N-2B for the DOD in 1963. Some of the classic mil-spec features were the front pass-through pockets (so that pilots could reach their pants pockets without being exposed to sub-freezing temps), split hood that unzips to lay flat, and the zippered utility/pencil pocket (origi