Standardised on June 12th 1939, the B-6 shearling flying jacket was a lighter weight alternative to the B-3.

Made from 1/4 inch sheep shearling, it was intended to fill the intermediate gap between the lightweight A-2, which was often not warm enough and the heavier weight B-3.

It was designed to be used in conjunction with the A-5 shearling trousers, which were also made from 1/4 inch fleece.

It was especially popular among fighter pilots - earlier fighter aircraft were without heating, (the P-38 was particularly cold), so a sheepksin jacket of some description was necessary. Being less bulky than the B-3 it better suited the cramped environment of the fighter cockpit.

The B-6 is very practical in design. Being made from a 1/4 inch fleece depth, the jacket is by comparison quite light. With the aid of the bi-swing back and two front slash pockets, it is very comfortable and and easy to wear.

As with all our U.S.A.A.F. shearling jackets, it is made from premium quality North American sheepskin, which is tanned and finished to the correct U.S.A.A.F. spec. It is trimmed in Russet Brown Horsehide.

Available in sizes: 34 - 48.