[~ 40's] WWⅡ U.S.ARMY Air Force Type B-15A Flight Jacket "Modified"

Estimated 1944-45, the US Army Air Force "B-15A Flight Jacket".

It is the arrival of special items.

U.S.Army Air Forces (USAAF) was a major US Army's aircraft founded in June 1941, and was the main air force of the United States during and after World War II and the World War II.

Before that, it was known as the US Army Air Corps (AIR CORPS), but the Air Force's strategic importance and the independence of the organization have been recognized and have a greater authority and independence. Reorganized to USAF ".

During the war, USAF promoted the technical evolution and mass production of airplanes and bombers, and eventually operated about 2.4 million soldiers and more than 60,000 aircraft.
As a result, the United States will overwhelm other countries with the air force during the war, and will open the path to postwar Air Force independence.

At the end of World War II, the scale and importance of USAF became increasingly increasing, and in effect, it was functioning like an independent organization.

In September 1947, with the establishment of the Removal of Defense, USAF formally became independent and became the US Air Force (USAF).

SuchIt is an introduction of the American Army Air Force, "Type B-15a Flight Jacket", an immortal edition adopted during World War II.

"Type B-15A Flight Jacket" is the first improved model of "Type B-15" officially adopted in April 1944 during World War II.

Speaking of flight jackets at the time of World War II, it was the heyday of leather flight jackets such as "A-2 / G-1", but it was impossible to keep up with the sudden demand for leather.
As an alternative, the first cotton material was developed when producing a flight jacket with materials other than leather.It will be Type B-15. (In fact, there are "B-10" models that were actually introduced)

However, the recruitment period of the B-15 was very short, only "7 months".
It is improved many times to improve the equipment and operability of the pilot.

As mentioned above, the successor model of the earliest model "B-15" is the "Type B-15A" introduced this time.
The B-15 recruitment period was very short-lived, but for the B-15A, the recruitment period was short-lived as "10 months", and it is a gem that is rarely seen at the time.

As a main improvement, a new leather triangular tab of the chest leather tab has been placed in order to firmly fix the ICS code and oxygen mask to be used for communication inside the aircraft.
The snap fastening loop on both sides plays the role of passing the ICS code and the tube of the emergency oxygen cylinder.

In addition, the pen pocket on the left sleeve was two plans, but it has been improved to four insertion specifications.

The main specifications are continuing from the B-15, and the shell is 100%cotton and the lining is made of natural alpaca wool, making it lightweight and excellent in heat retention.
The collar is a natural mouton fur specification with a chin strap, designed to prevent wind from entering and increases heat retention.

The previous match is a zip -up type by zip fastener.
The zip slider uses a "Conmar" zip for U -shaped.

On the left sleeve and the inside of the placket,It is a nice point for those who are concerned that the mark that symbolizes the U.S. Army Air Force and the letters "Army Air Force" remain beautifully.

In this individual, the collar is probably replaced, and the triangular patch on the chest is also abolished, so it is presumed that it is a modified person by the former owner.

Simple is best. It is always useful to have such a jacket.
The atmosphere is outstanding just by putting on it, so I would like you to wear it simple.

The size notation is missing and cannot be confirmed, but I think it corresponds to "M ~ L" in Japanese size.

Even if you look at the actual size, I think that it is a golden size that suits the Japanese body type, so I think that it can be worn by people with a wide range of body.
It looks like a military item, and it looks good to put it on with a large size.

Although there is a feeling of use such as dirt, color spots, fading, rubbing, small hole, tag deficiency, there are no major damage to wear, so I think you can still wear it.

Many military items are indispensable in talking about American vintage.
Among them, the individual's "Type B-15a Flight Jacket" is a timeless name, and the price will surely rise in the future.

The first place as a wardrobe, as well as a collection item.
It is a rare item that rarely arrives at this shop, so if you are looking for it, do not miss this opportunity.