I am quite fond of this one. It has what I consider the perfect look but, alas, I have "outgrown" it. My loss, your gain.
This is the B-15A flight jacket made by Buzz Rickson -- from their fall 2014 line, if memory serves. It has seen some adventures for sure -- camping, hiking, etc.
Condition: Overall, it's in good "vintage" condition. It has a good deal of wear to the body but only really in the sense of the color of the outer cloth shell. In places all throughout the jacket, the color of the exterior shell is mottled with lighter yellowish spots against the faded olive drab (see pics). This all enhances the vintage look and (in my opinion) improves the aesthetics of the jacket. Beyond the color issues, there no rips, tears, etc. to speak of. The fur collar is in perfect shape. The leather O2 tabs on the front are supple and not cracked. The knits are good.
Measurements:
The tagged size is 38, and this would fit snugly on someone who wears a 38 short suit jacket. If you are smaller than this, it will fit great (a touch loose). If you are larger than a 38S, I would not recommend this jacket.
Note the puffy nature of this jacket can distort the measurements when taken externally. Consider this size a trim-fitting 38 Short.
Shoulders (flat across front): 19"
Chest (flat across front): 21.75"
Sleeve Outer Length (from should seam to end of knit cuff): 25"
Back Length from Collar Seam to Bottom of Knit): 23.5
Here is the manufacturer's description at History Preservation: https://www.historypreservation.com...5-flying-jacket-usaaf-rough-wear-clothing-co/
This is the B-15A flight jacket made by Buzz Rickson -- from their fall 2014 line, if memory serves. It has seen some adventures for sure -- camping, hiking, etc.
Condition: Overall, it's in good "vintage" condition. It has a good deal of wear to the body but only really in the sense of the color of the outer cloth shell. In places all throughout the jacket, the color of the exterior shell is mottled with lighter yellowish spots against the faded olive drab (see pics). This all enhances the vintage look and (in my opinion) improves the aesthetics of the jacket. Beyond the color issues, there no rips, tears, etc. to speak of. The fur collar is in perfect shape. The leather O2 tabs on the front are supple and not cracked. The knits are good.
Measurements:
The tagged size is 38, and this would fit snugly on someone who wears a 38 short suit jacket. If you are smaller than this, it will fit great (a touch loose). If you are larger than a 38S, I would not recommend this jacket.
Note the puffy nature of this jacket can distort the measurements when taken externally. Consider this size a trim-fitting 38 Short.
Shoulders (flat across front): 19"
Chest (flat across front): 21.75"
Sleeve Outer Length (from should seam to end of knit cuff): 25"
Back Length from Collar Seam to Bottom of Knit): 23.5
Here is the manufacturer's description at History Preservation: https://www.historypreservation.com...5-flying-jacket-usaaf-rough-wear-clothing-co/
