Recent content by 30thousandfeet

I have heard of other original B-3 owners . Some won’t use any leather softener. But the drawback is if that’s the case by all means don’t wear it or it can start cracking or split in the stress areas. Others use a softer to slow down the dry rot to display on a display torso to keep the...

Beautiful original 100% gorgeous that’s a real keeper .

Does anyone know why it took almost to the end of the war for the A-6 sheep lined boots to be fitted with bailout straps?

These were a welcome change from the heavy B-3 and A-3 leather fleece lined outfits.

I don’t think there,s much difference. I do know that the B-10 jacket was issued with the A-11 trousers.

I collect AAF flight gear and looking for other members that do the same

My fathers B-3 Jacket is an original that he wore in the AAF state side. I don’t see a manufacturer name on the label. My question is we’re there B-3,s that did not show the manufacturer who made it?

I was reading different threads from other members about the AAF shoulder meatball should one apply one on an original A-2 or B-3? If you decide to add one make sure it’s imbedded enough to show the natural grain through the decal. This is how the original decals looked when issued.