Type B-11 jacket - question for owners

[jonesy1275]

I fancy getting one of these for the USAAF collection. Now are they sized on the large size e.g. Would a size 40" actually fit a size 44" person?

 

How desirable are they? The ones I've seen massively vary in price.

 

Regards,

Neil.

[littlebuddy]

Neil ,The B11 was supposed to have been the "over wear" of the B15 jacket and A11 trouser , i have 2 examples of the A11 a 38 and a 40

 

The 38 fits me a treat while wearing just a shirt

 

As you know , they are many "civilian" issue examples of these with some real funny looking labels

 

LB

[JDK]

Carl is right. I had a size 40 that was a little big on me when I tried it on.....and I wear a 42/44. Condition, size, and maker can effect value. A really nice tagged 40 or 42 can bring $350-$500 pretty easy. I've had some really nice ones over the years. If you are patient, really clean, larger size B-11's do come up for sale.

 

JD

[littlebuddy]

Carl is right. I had a size 40 that was a little big on me when I tried it on.....and I wear a 42/44. Condition, size, and maker can effect value. A really nice tagged 40 or 42 can bring $350-$500 pretty easy. I've had some really nice ones over the years. If you are patient, really clean, larger size B-11's do come up for sale.

 

JD

 

would that be the "BLOND" hooded version i had from you Jeff ??

[JDK]

Hey Carl,

 

Yes, that B-11 is probably closer to a 44. It's the nicest one I had ever found!

 

JD