Original B-15 in mint condition

[Wz1999]

Original WW2 1940s USAAF B15 B-15A flight jacket air force named intermediate 38 | eBay

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[Dany McDonald]

Wow that's nice, superb shape and an early one too...

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[CBI]

looks super - I used to own an original in that condition - never worn

 

[A2 B3au]

Sold $1600 but it’s a B15 no A .. fellas marked it as an A

 

[warguy]

Looks to be a beautiful one. I bid hard, but apparently not hard enough although I was close. Don’t know that I remember one going for that much but it looks minty.

 

[warguy]

As a consolation prize I bid on a B15A in what appears to be equally good condition and won it last night (ending price was considerably less but it is an A and I know they are not as rare). Hopefully I can add a B-15 still in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

 

[JonnyCrow]

As a consolation prize I bid on a B15A in what appears to be equally good condition and won it last night (ending price was considerably less but it is an A and I know they are not as rare). Hopefully I can add a B-15 still in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

Nice, seen one on Etsy yesterday but for 95 Euro is a total restoration job haha

 

[warguy]

Yeah I have been seeing a number of these jackets listed throughout several sites, but a large majority of them are either in very poor shape or a civilian model. Originals in really good condition with the original contractors label still in place are getting harder to find for sure. Took me several years to find a B-10 in excellent plus condition. The WWII vintage “B Models” have definitely become more desirable by collectors. A really nice B-10 now often sells for much more than a decent plain Jane A2.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Yeah I have been seeing a number of these jackets listed throughout several sites, but a large majority of them are either in very poor shape or a civilian model. Originals in really good condition with the original contractors label still in place are getting harder to find for sure. Took me several years to find a B-10 in excellent plus condition. The WWII vintage “B Models” have definitely become more desirable by collectors. A really nice B-10 now often sells for much more than a decent plain Jane A2.

I agree, seen some sky high prices for cloth jackets in top condition

 

[Dany McDonald]

Agreed with the scarcity of some types of jackets.

B-10's and L-2's are very very rare or very expensive. I also noticed some players on ebay with a Japanese twist to collecting with their pricing and business models if I can say.

Its as if some are using jacket collecting as an investment to the pull the most profit out of it. Not new but not my type...

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[JonnyCrow]

Yeah I have been seeing a number of these jackets listed throughout several sites, but a large majority of them are either in very poor shape or a civilian model. Originals in really good condition with the original contractors label still in place are getting harder to find for sure. Took me several years to find a B-10 in excellent plus condition. The WWII vintage “B Models” have definitely become more desirable by collectors. A really nice B-10 now often sells for much more than a decent plain Jane A2.

And superior togs co?

Segunda Guerra Mundial USAAF B-10 Chaqueta voladora Militar Superior Togs Talla 38 Pine Avenue - Etsy España

B-10 TOGS SUPERIORES La empresa Superior Togs fue una de las empresas contratadas originalmente en tiempos de guerra durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial que fabricó B-10. ESPECIFICACIÓN MATERIAL : 100% algodón sarga peinada de 80/3 capas COLOR : Aceituna RECUBRIMIENTO : Alpaca/Lana color natural

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[Dany McDonald]

Thats a Buzz fantasy jacket... Not original one bit.

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[JonnyCrow]

This one is a mess really, don't know anything from the label but not my expertise

40's 50's US Air Force B-15 Bomber Jacket para reparación AS IS condition - Etsy España

Condición 5/10 se vende tal cual, necesita múltiples reparaciones hechas como se ve en las fotos portátiles tal cual, pero necesita un poco de TLC Medidas: longitud: 25 in. Pozo: 22 pulg. manga: 23 pulgadas. #149

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[JonnyCrow]

Thats a Buzz fantasy jacket... Not original one bit.

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Thanks Dany, not my expertise, I like how you guys can whittle out a fantasist or bs price, I've seen some genuine buzz jackets on the grailed site for about 150 bucks, that seems fair

 

[Dany McDonald]

his one is a mess really, don't know anything from the label but not my expertise

Civi post WW2 B-15. There were a lot of cloth B-15 jackets variants offered right from the end of the war up to the 50's.
Ranging from what actually looks like an original with every attributes respected (Ex: Fitzwell Original type) to quite different jackets but retainibg the feel of a B-15.

Some ''Original Types'' have been mistaken for originals as the jacket is like an issued jacket in its material and conformity to the spec but the label say Original Type after the manufacturer name.

The zipper is a giveaway most of the time, being different from originals.


Hope this helps.

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[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Looks to be a beautiful one. I bid hard, but apparently not hard enough although I was close. Don’t know that I remember one going for that much but it looks minty.

We will see that soon.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Civi post WW2 B-15. There were a lot of cloth B-15 jackets variants offered right from the end of the war up to the 50's.
Ranging from what actually looks like an original with every attributes respected (Ex: Fitzwell Original type) to quite different jackets but retainibg the feel of a B-15.

Some ''Original Types'' have been mistaken for originals as the jacket is like an issued jacket in its material and conformity to the spec but the label say Original Type after the manufacturer name.

The zipper is a giveaway most of the time, being different from originals.


Hope this helps.

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I agree, I once had a post ww2 satin green one with red satin lining, some sportswear company made, nice jacket all the same

 

[JonnyCrow]

We will see that soon. View attachment 97871

That was you Jorge?

 

[Dany McDonald]

I've always wonder why this jacket was so popular with the motor sports crowd. You can find images of guys with B-15's at moto cycle races and hot-rod grouping. Its been reproduced in Japan by Freewheelers for the vintage biker crowd too.

Interesting.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

@JonnyCrow Yes, I couldn't pass on this one. Early B-15's are super rare and in this condition nearly impossible. I only have B-15A's, but not a single B-15.