Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Shearling Bomber Jacket with 1943-Dated Mae West Life Jacket French Militaria - One German WWII Luftwaffe

- One German WWII Luftwaffe Flight Branch Officer Shoulder Strap for Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) Rank

showing years of cleaning with a bit of light oxidation peppering

Barrel Length: 36 Inches

so the date below is illegible

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Shearling Bomber Jacket with 1943-Dated Mae West Life Jacket French Militaria - One German WWII LuftwaffeOriginal Items. Only One Group 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