B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

[Hawk_Eye]

I was wondering how many of you guys out there own and wear the USAAF B-2 sheepskin cap? I just ordered one of the last "old style" caps from the ELC re-issue depot and I'd be curious to know what you guys think of them. (oh and pics would be greatly welcome as well)

 

[PADDY]

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Both Mikey-B17 and Scotrace are known for modelling these homages to the famous WWII aviator's cap. If you ask these gents, I'm sure they'd be delighted to comment and even post a pic or two Look great for winter wear.

 

[H.Johnson]

I've had one for ages - one of ELC's first production. In the days when I was concerned about such things I compared it with an original and it was close enough for me. The Roughwear label version is good but is more expensive, of course.

I remember that I tried a few on before I settled on one as the sizes seemed somewhat erratic. I'd recommend anyone to visit the factory if possible. There are good pictures on ELC's website.

 

[scotrace]

I like mine a lot and wear it often. Excellent quality. There are pics about somewhere.

 

[fishmeok]

I like mine a lot and wear it often. Excellent quality. There are pics about somewhere.

Ditto...:eusa_clap
Cheers
Mark

 

[deluxestyling]

I bought the ELC USAAF Rough Wear Type B-2, Contract 17756 version and it's fantastic of course. I haven't seen the B-2 ELC that's in there re-issue but if they had my size I'd have gone for it instead. I also have there USAAF Type B1 for when it isn't so cold. You can't go wrong with ELC headgear...

 

[jeep44]

I've got one as well. A nice, light, warm winter cap with some style to it,too.

 

[miles_archer]

What do you wear with these caps? Are they pretty versatile or do they look out of place without a bomber jacket?

 

[Lt GUSTL]

Servus from Vienna,

i like to wear my ELC B-2 cap with my AN-J-4 and my Duffle Coat.

kindest regards

 

[Edward]

I've considered one of these myself as a practical hat for the coldest of weather (and somewhat less, eh, 'eccentric' for street-wear than the sheepskin-lined flying helmets I also looked at), though the long, baseball-cap type bill doesn't appeal. I gave up wearing baseball caps as a teenager as they didn't flatter me at all. Still hoping Aero will eventually do something like this, as they might be open to customising one with a shorter (about two inch) bill).

 

[tudo]

Hi Hawk eye, I just recently bought an Eastman B-2 and its lovely and warm!Have included some pictures of it.

 

[Hawk_Eye]

Great looking cap, is that the new version with the broken grain sheepskin?

 

[tudo]

It is the broken grain version, but I only got it by default .I originally ordered the sale version but this one was sent through instead and they let me have for the sale price because of the mix-up.

 

[Hawk_Eye]

Nice score, mix ups are always great when they end up in your favour.

 

[PuLpO]

It is the broken grain version, but I only got it by default .I originally ordered the sale version but this one was sent through instead and they let me have for the sale price because of the mix-up.

you are an lucky devil. i had the same prob . but they dont offer me anything.

dont hope its why i am a german buyer.


stephan

 

[Mark P]

Does the hat fold down over your ears?

 

[Hawk_Eye]

yes it does, though I have never seen any period photos of airmen utilizing that feature. Mine is waiting for me at the post office, I'll take some pics when I pick it up.

 

[Eyemo]

I have an original somewhere if any one wants to see some detail pics...

 

[Hawk_Eye]

I just found these on flikr, apologies if they are yours and you do not wish them to be shown, I'll remove them if you wish.

 

[Hawk_Eye]

Recently purchased from the re-issue depot, this is one of the old caps, ELC is now producing caps with the new "broken grain" sheepskin, although, looking at the cap I recieved, I dont know how much more grain you can put on that leather. Size 7 1/8, its a tad small as it was the largest size left, but its still wearable.

Eastmans always faultless packaging...its like Christmas whenever you open up one of their boxes!