B-3 vs. D-1: Which One Is The Best?

[nevadapd]

Yeah, there's the rub. Pockets are useful...I think that's why they wound up on the D-1...the mechanics wearing 'em found the pockets useful. Still, I wonder whether the jacket looks cleaner style-wise without the pockets.

 

[rocketeer]

Rotten old original D1

I'm wondering whether Aero might be prepared to make me a D1 & omit the zip. Mind you, having said that I can't see the zips causing me too much grief (would keep phone and wallet secure)..would lose those tassels though.

They probably would, just ask for B6 style pockets.
Here is a pic of an old D1 I had years ago. the top of the shoulder was torn badly and you can see it has had some use and patches over the years. An interesting addition were the two B3 style pockets and a replacement zip from an Irvin, but that is knackered also.

Oh yes, what did I pay for this one? £10, about 15 years ago.
J