CockPit B3 Bomber Jacket | Sheepskin | Leather

Buy the CockPit's Original® B3 Shearling Bomber Jacket made in the USA of 100% warm Sheepskin. A standard 26 inch body length in 100% sheepskin pelts to create a legend and master piece B3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket that is worn by so many who demand the best quality and maximum warmth. This is the B3 bomber jacket seen in so many pictures of the men who served in WWII, as crew members in the heavy bombers that flew over Europe.

The Men’s B3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket was Standard Issue for Allied Bomber Crews during most of World War ll. The first aircraft were open cockpit with the air crews and pilots exposed to the cold elements. The higher and faster the flying became, the colder the temperatures dropped and crews found flight problematic. Many different styles of coats and jackets were tried, but The B3 Bomber Jacket proved the warmest jacket on the Planet!

It was Standard Issue for Allied Bomber Crews during most of World War ll. The Aviator B3 Bomber Jacket was first issued officially by the Army Air Corps in 1934, even then it was specifically for open cockpit flying the Crews and Gunners of the B17 Flying Fortress made this sheepskin jacket even more famous. The super warm all Shearling B3 bomber jacket would become known as The Type B-3 Bomber Jacket.

It is pure warmth personified, ---ultra-masculine looks that confers a singular allure of high adventure. Using the best Shearling Pelts, The Original® B-3 Bomber Jacket has heavy leather welted seams, a heavy duty front zipper over a wind flap, custom authentic antiqued brass metal buckles and tough side entry pockets. Yes, it comes with the customary leather side straps Brass buckles and collar-straps.

The CockPit Original® B3 Bomber Jacket has a lavish rich Lacquered finish over the sheepskin for a superb appearance with subtle tones and colors that already give it a battle tested look. It's the warmest jacket on Planet Earth! Made by Cockpit by American Craftsmen. Made in USA.