Just passing the info on …

[B-Man2]

WWII USAAF TYPE B-15A FLYING JACKET NEW IN BOX | eBay

This specific example was made by SUPERIOR TOGS CO. INC. under Order No. (33-038)45-5111-AF in 1945. Pit to pit: 23 1/2. This Type was a successful example of a flight jacket with outstanding functionality.

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[Micawber]

I saw that ...it took me a while to clamber back onto my perch.

 

[Brettafett]

Thanks Burt... Gave it some thought, but then realised Id rather have a Cessna 150 or an Ercoupe.
And that got me thinking about where Id put it, being stuck in central London. That lead down a long, winding path of contemplation, ultimately leading to a.... no

 

[mulceber]

Well, those photos are going into my collection.

The jacket, on the other hand, might be a little out of my budget...

 

[Socalal]

Well, those photos are going into my collection.

The jacket, on the other hand, might be a little out of my budget...

Think I'll hold back on this

 

[D97x7]

Darn, if only it had red knits....

 

[bn1966]

The postage is slightly OTT…..

 

[Dany McDonald]

N.O.S. WWII SUPERIOR TOGS CO. INC. 45-5111-AF TYPE B-15A AKA “wrinkled by elephant’s ass”

Well, this one has already been well discussed but here are more detailed pictures for posterity, I had to take out the jacket for inspection and it’s MINT as expected, still smells like new from being over 75 years in the box (not sure if that’s healthy tho) :D It’s amazing to be able to see...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

Still a damn nice B-15A!

 

[Flightengineer]

Jorge probably wants to pay for the repair of his time machine, so he set that price.
Nice jacket for the price of a small plane

 

[Nickb123]

I’d rather buy 20 repros!

 

[Smithy]

Probably not a wise idea to be sipping a cup of tea or coffee when you read the price tag!

 

[Enigma1938]

Are these the shipping cost to the ISS?

 

[YoungMedic]

It does say you can also make an offer.

 

[entertainment]

Just offered $1.00.

 

[Socalal]

Just offered $1.00.

And...

 

[917_k]

Whilst I’m not sure I agree with the pricing and there’s no harm in highlighting the auction, we can probably do a fellow forum member (and valuable contributor) the courtesy of not taking the p**s out of it.

 

[entertainment]

And...

Just kidding. Did not make an offer.
And had no idea the seller was on the forum.

 

[Chandler]

Funny, because I was originally going to suggest a "certain someone in FLA" on the forum might be interested in this item.

 

[YoungMedic]

All seriousness though, I am not an expert on market or even that good of a salesmen to that point, but In the past I have seen things go for totally unexpected amounts, cars, houses, watches etc... as the demand for items waxes and wanes. Maybe it seems unreasonable but if someone snaps it up for even half of the asking price it's bound to move the market higher. No different than the Newman Rolex Daytona's move the whole market up. Food for thought

 

[Clark J]

I think he needs to drop the #5 out of that price .