Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Shearling Bomber Jacket with 1943-Dated Mae West Life Jacket Russian Artillery of Bradford

of Bradford

Teller mines had two additional fuze wells (on the side and underneath) to enable anti-handling devices to be attached

This receiver was created using replica right side plate with reproduced markings along with a replica left side plate

The award is in very good condition with a lovely aged patina on the medal

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-3 Sheepskin Shearling Bomber Jacket with 1943-Dated Mae West Life Jacket Russian Artillery of BradfordOriginal Items. Only One Group Available. During World War Two the B 3 was a jacket designed specifically for the high altitude needs of bombers. This was a bulky sheepskin jacket with a heavy duty sheep fur lining meant to keep men warm 25,000 feet in the air. For extra protection, the wide sheepskin collar could be closed with two leather straps. Far bulkier than typical flight jackets, the B 3 does not have a knit waistband and trim fit that made