U.S. Air Force Flight Jacket
Artifact IDMO 63.1446
Object Type
Jacket, Flight
Date
1961-1963
Maker
unknown
Medium
Cotton twill
Physical DescriptionBlue cotton twill United States Air Force flight MA-1 bomber jacket with embroidered left breast emblem of the Presidential Seal and initials JFK. Jacket has a waist-length cut, two snap close pockets, and zippered front.
Historical NoteThe MA-1 jackets were issued to the United States Air Force and Navy pilots and flight crews in the 1950's. This specific Air Force version, featuring the Presidential Seal, is synonymous with the casual travel attire of U.S. commanders-in-chief aboard Air Force One. This particular jacket was a personal staple of President John F. Kennedy’s wardrobe.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis Air force jacket was owned by President John F. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyUse Restriction Notepermission to use image must be granted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. please address requests to Museumjfk@nara.govUse Restriction Noteimage use is to be approved of by Museum staff on a case by case basis, image is not for sale by Getty, Almay, or other profit seeking photography sites.In Collection(s)
Not on view
