Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket German Edged Weapons Starting in 1943

Starting in 1943

and has a 1 3/8" wide brass stamp on the bottom

Serial #518626 indicates manufacture in 1891

and to coordinate logistics

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket German Edged Weapons Starting in 1943Original Item: Only One Available. During World War Two the B 3 was a jacket designed specifically for the high altitude needs of bombers. This was a bulky sheepskin jacket with a heavy duty sheep fur lining meant to keep men warm 25,000 feet in the air. For extra protection, the wide sheepskin collar could be closed with two leather straps. Far bulkier than typical flight jackets, the B 3 does not have a knit waistband and trim fit that made the