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B3's with big collars ?

John Lever

Moderator
Here is a photo for those that say repro B3 jackets have collars that are too big !
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John Lever

Moderator
Not sure....top left the shoulder seams look to sit correctly. Notice how the fleece shades vary , some look like they were some way off being white or cream.
 

917_k

Well-Known Member
The length on the one at the back is crazy; are these really just tiny women or much larger B3s??
 

Brent

Well-Known Member
Were there specific contacts or makers that had bigger collars? Are the reproductions now made by Aero and Eastman have smaller collars?

Regards,
 

John Lever

Moderator
The length on the one at the back is crazy; are these really just tiny women or much larger B3s??
Obviously these are jackets made for men being worn by probably quite small women. Bit there are plenty of vintage photos of airmen wearing oversize jackets. A waist gunner would need something that did not restrict arm movement at all, hence the very wide arms.
 
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