When did the B15 reach the ETO?

[better duck]

I tried on an ELC B15 in size 46 at Flying Legends, and was quite impressed with build quality and model of the jacket.
Can anybody tell me when the B15 reached the Bomber and Fighter Groups in the ETO? In time to serious action, or was it (very) late in the war?

 

[bob capa]

Heres a little bit of info on the B-15

abpout 3/4 down the page, has some links to pics of crews wearing them



http://www.303rdbg.com/uniforms-gear4.html

 

[Tim P]

Its use in the ETO is well documented but it is a late arrival. the latter part of 44 at the earliest.
Saw you checking those. they are nice...

 

[TankBuster]

The B-15 came out in Mid 1944. The B-15A came out in Early 1945.

 

[better duck]

Thanks guys.
From this POV I'll go for a B10 rather then a B15.

 

[Tim P]

It is a safer choice for a mid war look.