B-10 Jacket - what's the scoop?

[ButteMT61]

I stumbled upon these on ebay a week ago, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them (the model, not necessarily this particular one)?
Looks kinda nice, and warm for fall, if not winter...

B-10 Jacket on ebay

 

[aswatland]

The B-10 flight jacket replaced the A2 in the 1943-4 fiscal year. Several forms make quality repros. IMO Eastman make the most accurate repros and theirs is of a 1944 Roughwear contract.

 

[ButteMT61]

The B-10 flight jacket replaced the A2 in the 1943-4 fiscal year. Several forms make quality repros. IMO Eastman make the most accurate repros and theirs is of a 1944 Roughwear contract.

Thank you sir. I thought it looked like a decent cool weather jacket, but never knew about what it was...

 

[PoohBang]

I have one by Aero and it's honestly the warmest jacket I own. Light weight and if you get it with Alpaca, a super warm jacket for winter or fall

 

[Phantomfixer]

I love the Buzz Rickson B-10 with red collar and berry knits awesome but made in size up to 44. I take a 44-46. Don't want to chance the snug fit as I heard they run small. I agree with Aswatland with the ELC being a good choice also.

 

[3onaMatch]

I'm actually considering a B-10 purchase in the near future. Narrowed it down to Buzz Rickson's and Eastman. Any input as to the fits of either brand--I'm all ears. I'm not a fan of Eastman's A-2's because of the cut.

 

[Speedster]

A couple of pictures of a well used Buzz Rickson (mine) in this thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?20051-Vintage-cloth-flying-jackets-(photos)

 

[Sgt.MikeHorvath]

A couple of pictures of a well used Buzz Rickson (mine) in this thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?20051-Vintage-cloth-flying-jackets-(photos)

Hi there speedster,
excuse me if i digress but,taking a look to your buzz rickson b-15 post,i've read that you got a buzz rickson's tanker jacket too.

So,you still have it?If yes,can you post some pics about it please?also wearing it?

Many thanks

 

[3onaMatch]

Just pulled the trigger on a Buzz Rickson's B-10 from History Preservation Assoc. I got a size 40. I wear a 38 in original size A-2's and a 38 in Buzz Rickson's A-2's. Sized up to account for the thicker alpaca lining of the B-10. According to various Japanese websites which list the measurement details for these jackets, the sizing differences between my BR Aero 21996 A-2 and the B-10 are actually identical except for an extra 1.5 inches in the pit-to-pit length on the B-10. Hope the fit turns out all right with the 40. I wanted to be able to layer thin sweaters and flannel shirts beneath it without sacrificing the trim, tidy look inherent to the B-10. Will post pics when it comes in.

 

[Phantomfixer]

Looking forward to real time pics