memphis_belle Posted January 25, 2013 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2013 I know very little about flight clothing so I thought you could help me out with this one. I bought this B-3 jacket at an auction few days ago. I'm not sure whether it's a reproduction or an original one but I only gave 50$ for it. Leather is a bit worn out with some tears here and there, the zipper is made by Talon, buckles are a bit tarnished. The label says: Linea Sportiva by Leonardo and size is 50 (small/medium). I was trying to find some info on this company but with no success, I think it doesn't exist anymore. Also, the jacket has two front pockets. Can someone explain me why some of B-3 jackets have one pocket and other two? I hope you can help me to identify what I have. Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_belle Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted January 25, 2013 More photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAF_Collection Posted January 25, 2013 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2013 Hi Emi, I'm sorry to say but it's not an original B-3,it looks like a post war civilian jacket styled along the lines of a B-3/Irvin. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaaf93 Posted January 25, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2013 Hello The B3 jacket has only one pocket when the D1 jacket has two. The one you bought is not military issue. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 25, 2013 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2013 It's a civilian look-alike. All B3s have just one pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_belle Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted January 25, 2013 Thank you guys for your help. I gues it's just a B-3 STYLE jacket made after the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 25, 2013 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2013 Yes...quite modern I'd say. Just the thing for the current snowy weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted January 26, 2013 Share #8 Posted January 26, 2013 perfect for wearing down to Marks and spencers to get a prawn sandwich . owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulgt3 Posted January 28, 2013 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2013 this is my first post, but on any military jacket the first thing to look for is, the label. It should identify the type of coat, like TYPE B-3 then the contract or drawing number. If it has those things at least you know you have either an authentic or a pretty nice reproduction. THen it should have the manufacturer in there and that will let you research who made it. If it doesnt have a mgfr name then it was a small contract or a lesser reproduction. THe other thing as in this coat you need to know what the exterior and interior construction is like. For instance on this B-3 it should only have the one pocket as in the pic by Sabrejet. THe AirForce didnt like us to stand around with our hands in our pockets, so that one pocket is for a tool or a map. On the A2, the pockets aren't arranged so that you can easily put your hands in there and rest. You should be doing something! There is a website thats called Vintageleatherjackets.org that will give you all the info you will ever need on any jacket leather or nylon or cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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