Jorgeenriqueaguilera
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I rarely get sheepskin jackets, since 95% of the time they are in poor condition. This B-3 was definitely a rare exception.
Probably one of the most classic flight jackets ever designed.
This specific example was made by the prolific Rough Wear Clothing Co. under contract W535 AC-17756 in fiscal year, 1941.
During World War II, the type B-3 was worn by bomber crews of the U.S.A.A.F, who operated in high altitudes. For that reason, it was rightly referred to as the 'bomber jacket'.
It was adopted on May 8, 1934 and suspended from new production contracts in 1943, mainly because it consumed a lot of leather, but it was used throughout World War II. The B-3 has remarkable differences depending on the manufacturer and lot.
This example is in such unbelievable condition, that it could be mistaken by a high-end modern reproduction. All parts are original to the jacket and seems to be unworn. It even has the pocket label still attached. Hard to upgrade!
Let the pictures talk!
Regards,
Jorge
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Probably one of the most classic flight jackets ever designed.
This specific example was made by the prolific Rough Wear Clothing Co. under contract W535 AC-17756 in fiscal year, 1941.
During World War II, the type B-3 was worn by bomber crews of the U.S.A.A.F, who operated in high altitudes. For that reason, it was rightly referred to as the 'bomber jacket'.
It was adopted on May 8, 1934 and suspended from new production contracts in 1943, mainly because it consumed a lot of leather, but it was used throughout World War II. The B-3 has remarkable differences depending on the manufacturer and lot.
This example is in such unbelievable condition, that it could be mistaken by a high-end modern reproduction. All parts are original to the jacket and seems to be unworn. It even has the pocket label still attached. Hard to upgrade!
Let the pictures talk!
Regards,
Jorge
TRADEAJACKET on Instagram: "I rarely get sheepskin jackets, since 95% of the time they are in poor condition. This B-3 was definitely a rare exception. Probably one of the most classic flight jackets ever designed. This specific example was made b
188 likes, 4 comments - tradeajacket on July 16, 2023: "I rarely get sheepskin jackets, since 95% of the time they are in poor condition. This B-3 was definitely a rare exception. Probably one of the most classic flight jackets ever designed. This specific example was made by the prolific...
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