Natural finish B-3s...

[ausreenactor]

Gents..

The natural finish B-3 is a unique look. Does anyone have any pics of them being worn in WWII?? I will commence a Google hunt now, but I am sure someone has a pic or two stashed away.

Couchy

 

[Silver Surfer]

page 103 in "suit up! the flight jacket"-kesaharu imai. pix in "full gear"-rota mituhiro are of examples. there are more, but these came to mind. either buzz, or the few make a nice repro version.

 

[ausreenactor]

Thanks very much.... Found a BR version...but looking at $1200...big gamble...??

Couchy

 

[airfrogusmc]

Paul Sanders has one. 1938 Aero white B-3 in almost deadstock condition. I think he posted photos here a long time ago.

 

[deeb7]

There are certainly white B-3 photos on the forum ... using Search to find them is another matter. :?

 

[John Lever]

Aero make them for about £590, Stephan [Pulpo] had one for sale a while back.
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/prod ... .php?id=73

 

[oose]

Hi Couchy,

Here are three natural finish jackets I've posted previously on the forum, couple of B-3 and one early B-3 prototype jacket. hope this helps.







All the best
stu

 

[oose]

Hi,
I always fancied the TOYS McCOY B-3 but it was never going to be a reality at the price £2,414 !!!!!
I don't now if they make it anymore.



All the best
stu

 

[ausreenactor]

To everyone - Awesome!!!!

Thanks...

Couchy

 

[Silver Surfer]

in the "suit up" book, on page 93 there is a nice pic of three guys wearing early b-3s. two unfinished, and one red skin. of note is how the overalls, and center guys jacket have gotten burnished, and darker from wear. some of the early b-3s [unfinished] had an interesting strap +buckle on the front. many have speculated as to what purpose it served. if i were to enter a guess, i would say that it was for a prototype oxegen tank, and mask set up. on another note. while the aero unfinished b-3 is priced right, and is a all around aok jacket, it is made with a four panel back. as we know, the early b-3s, finished, and red skins, had a two panel back.

 

[Peter Graham]

Couchy, can you actually picture yourself wearing this ? They look fine in B&W photos well dirtied up but a brand new repro ! :shock:

 

[ausreenactor]

Nope. You are on the money.

 

[oose]

One more, Maryland_NG_crews_with_O-47s_1940



All the best
stu