US Army Air Force B-3 sheepskin flying jacket. Army Air Forces stamp. Circa 1942-43. Size 38R. No name contract 42-1854P. Original CONMAR zipper in excellent working condition. Original AAF decal on left shoulder. No tears or repairs. Excellent mannequin size for this iconic WWII flying jacket issued to bomber pilots but also aircrews. Introduced in the mid-30's these sets were worn with the A-3 flying jackets jackets and remained in service until the end of WWII.
Measures taken flat with garment closed:
Shoulders: 50 cm / Sleeves: 65 cm / Chest: 56 cm / Length: 68 cm
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US Army Air Force B-3 sheepskin flying jacket. Army Air Forces stamp. Circa 1942-43. Size 38R. No name contract 42-1854P. Original CONMAR zipper in excellent working condition. Original AAF decal on left shoulder. No tears or repairs. Excellent mannequin size for this iconic WWII flying jacket issued to bomber pilots but also aircrews. Introduced in the mid-30's these sets were worn with the A-3 flying jackets jackets and remained in service until the end of WWII.
Measures taken flat with garment closed:
Shoulders: 50 cm / Sleeves: 65 cm / Chest: 56 cm / Length: 68 cm