L-2B Flight Jacket Made In Japan

L-2B Civilian model with camouflage fabric

The Light Zone series L-2B, adopted in the 1950s, was extremely popular among soldiers as a lightweight and athletic jacket. At the time of the Vietnam War, it was possible to have tailor-made jackets made locally for a very low price. Soldiers would take the type of jacket they wanted to make to tailor stores around the base and ask them to make a jacket with the same design using camouflage fabric. Thus, jackets with tiger stripes and leaf patterns began to be made, and became very popular in all branches of the military, both land, sea, and air.

Buzz Rickson's L-2B In Tiger Stripe

• Made in Japan
• 100% Cotton shell with Golden Tiger Stripe camo print
• Lining: Warp Cotton/Weft Nylon (as per M-65 combat jacket)
• Knit parts: Special Wool (For Flying Clothing)
• Main front fastener: Brass Conmatic
• Snap: U.S. Government Department of Defense Specs. Brass Olive Drab

About Buzz Rickson's

Buzz Rickson’s is a Japanese clothing brand renowned for its exceptionally accurate reproductions of vintage U.S. military garments, particularly from World War II. They are driven by a meticulous research process—studying original pieces, archival materials, and manufacturing techniques to recreate garments down to the smallest detail. From flight jackets to sweatshirts and chinos, Buzz Rickson’s uses period-correct fabrics, hardware, and construction methods. The result is clothing that closely mirrors the look, feel, and durability of the originals, making it highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts of military and heritage wear.

Measurements

Length 64 cm
Pit-to pit 49 cm
Sleeve 62 cm