USAAF B3 Flying Jacket
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Product Description
These impressive sheepskin jackets would keep pilots warm and alert at sub-zero temperatures. Our American B3 jackets work just as well today, giving you that authentic U.S. look while keeping you warm and smart whenever you wear it.
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Product Specification
Care of your Sheepskin Jacket
All sheepskin garments with a 'leather look' have a sprayed on finish. This is true of every brand available on the market, and the finish will wear to a suede-like appearance over time. This finish is colourfast under normal circumstances. However, certain solvents on hands or surfaces can slightly damage the dark brown finish in a way that the colour could run. These solvents include: Leather seat treatments, hand creams, perfumes, petrol, oils, etc. Seat belts can also 'rub' the surface causing a mark, over time.
DO NOT Dry Clean, you will need to find a specialist sheepskin cleaner to clean your item. For small areas and patch cleaning, use a very dilute baby shampoo sparingly over the 'wool' area and allow to dry naturally. Once dry you can carefully tease out the wool with a pet comb (do not touch the 'leather-like' surface as this will scratch). For the outer surface of the jacket use a wax based leather food very sparingly and gently wipe over. DO NOT USE a chemical/solvent leather cleaner or saddle soap as the outer surface is NOT leather. Store out of direct sunlight and away from a heat source. Do not store in polythene, a small, old cotton duvet cover or similar is ideal.
Sheepskin
North American sheepskin, specially prepared for the B3 flying jacket with 18mm wool.
Sheepskin is a natural product, they do have spots in the fur, some grain marks and the leather can be naturally ribbed with lines.
PLEASE BE AWARE: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE 'PERFECT' SHEEPSKIN.
Colour
Dark Brown with natural off white wool.
Pockets
One outside right-hand patch map pocket is standard; two matching side welt pockets (like the Irvin style) can be supplied to order.
Zip
Heavy-duty brass.
Buckles
Authentic brass buckles are used on the collar (2) and waist straps (2).
Collar
Two straps with 2 brass buckles under collar
Sizes
36" to 52" English (91 cm - 132cms) chest with option of regular or long fitting.
Length: Please note: LONG does not mean a longer jacket it generally is only applicable to clients who are over 6 foot (183cms) tall. Our 'long' cut sizes provide additional length on sleeve and back lengths for our taller clients only. Please see our size guide for further information.
Photographic colour/material representation is illustrative. Colour and material can vary slightly.