23/03/2023
Bomber B-3 RAF Shearling Hooded Edition Battle of Britain
Originally designed in the early 1930s, the RAF sheepskin flying jacket was the only issue flying jacket made from animal skin in service. The design was approved by the Air Ministry in 1932 and often referred to as the 'Irvin'.
As collector items today, original RAF flying jackets are very desirable - particularly the ours (full-piece panel), construction examples, not least because they are synonymous with the famous Battle of Britain. In the summer of 1940 (when this particular battle took place), only jackets made in the early configuration existed. So they are often referred to as ‘Battle of Britain’ jackets.
Our Battle of Britain edition is made from a Merino skin that has been custom-made to our specifications to accurately recreate the appearance, feel and texture of the originals, along with a classic commercial style neck label that was typical of that period.
This skin has been specially produced to have a ‘crazed’ appearance to the inner, and a fleece that has that typical nubbly texture that can been seen on originals.
One of the most impressive aspects of this product, is not just it’s uncanny authenticity, but that it’s the most easy-wearing, soft, comfortable sheepskin flying jacket you’ll ever put on, and will not want to take off - you feel like you're on cloud in Top Gun!
Proudly made in Spain 🇪🇸
▪️ High-Quality Thick Merino Wool
▪️ Horsehide leather arm reinforcements
▪️ Removable Hooded with Coyote Fur
▪️ Handmade By Expert Italian Craftsmen
▪️ Oil, dirt & water resistant outer leather skin
▪️ Double buckle throat latch
▪️ Air Force Wing and Patches on the Arms
▪️ Adjustable belted straps at the waist
▪️ This is a regular fit jacket
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