US Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN B-17 BOMBER PILOT B-3 SHEEPSKIN LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET 44

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US Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN B-17 BOMBER PILOT B-3 SHEEPSKIN LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET 44:
$999.99

AAF B-17 Bomber pilots and aircrews early in WW2 were issued the classic B-3 sheepskin leather flight jacket to protect against frigid temperatures at high altitudes. Though the B-3 was popular and effective, it was far too costly to produce, and was eventually replaced by cheaper alpaca lined cotton flight clothing. Original AAF WW2 B-3 flight jackets are quite rare today, so the famous Eastman Leather Clothing Company of Devon, England has produced an exacting recreation, and in many ways, their version exceeds the original.We are an officially authorized Eastman dealer, and offer 1 day shipping and anironclad 30 day money back guarantee on all of ourEastman products.This US Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN B-17 BOMBER PILOT B-3 SHEEPSKIN LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET is a top of the line MODERN REPRODUCTION by the famous Eastman Leather Clothing Company. It\'s in near mint, new with tags condition, with some loosening to the \"male\" snap at the upper left chest, a small spot of dark soiling at the interior lower right front, and with some light scattered natural scratching evident to the arm panels (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the jacket is in near mint shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the rich, tough \"grained\" sheepskin leather construction. Most interestingly, it features beautiful horsehide leather arm panels, waist straps, front right hem pocket, flap tabs at each shoulder, and seam taping throughout, boasts a warm sheepskin fleece lined collar and interior, and sports a fully functional \"CROWN\" spring loaded metal front zipper. The jacket is a Size 44, carries the iconic \"winged star\" outline stamping of the \"ARMY AIR FORCES\" at the upper throat strap and the middle front placket, and bears the classic \"TYPE B-3 / EASTMAN LEATHER\" replica nomenclature label at the inside neck. It retains the \"CLASS 13 / ELC\" and \"CROWN ZIPPER CHEVRON\" maker\'s tags attached to the front zipper (temporarily removed for photos), and is a beautiful example of aUS Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN B-17 BOMBER PILOT B-3 SHEEPSKIN LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET. We have shown a photo of Steve McQueen in the classic 1962 movie \"The War Lover\" wearing a similar B-3 flight jacket. Now celebrating over 15 years on . offer with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, includinga very rare, original US Army Vietnam SPECIAL FORCES ADVISOR MODIFIED TIGER STRIPE CAMO COMBAT SHIRT in very good condition, featuring boxed chest pockets, and retaining a great amount of the original bright, vibrant, and distinct tiger stripe camouFlage colors throughout.

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Measurements:The jacket measures 23.5\" from underarm to underarm across the chest, 21\" from shoulder to shoulder across the back, 26.5\" from the bottom of the collar to the bottom of the hem down the back, and with a 24.5\" sleeve from the shoulder to the end of the cuff.

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