Original Werber B-2 pre WWII Flight Jacket (pics)

[Buco]

Hey all,

I picked up a very nice original Werber B-2 which i believe dates back to 1932. As there are very few images online for this extremely special jacket i thought i would share the pictures here so there is a permanent record of it. Its a beautiful jacket in near perfect condition apart from a small tear on the back (real shame) but still a fantastic example.

Enjoy

 

[Edward]

You don't see many of these around. Clearly this one was well enough used that the pocket was removed to stop it catching on harnesses - I don't think I've ever seen an original with the pocket intact. Maybe if they ever catch on in repro world, we'll see someone doing a "weathered" version with the pocket stitching holes in place but no pocket as a 'thing'. I've always loved the B2, but apparently there's not much demand for it which is why there are limited repros (only ever seen Buzz and LW). I suppose it's that same thing of it not having appeared in the movies that make WW2 seem sexy and cool....

 

[Blackadder]

You don't see many of these around. Clearly this one was well enough used that the pocket was removed to stop it catching on harnesses - I don't think I've ever seen an original with the pocket intact. Maybe if they ever catch on in repro world, we'll see someone doing a "weathered" version with the pocket stitching holes in place but no pocket as a 'thing'. I've always loved the B2, but apparently there's not much demand for it which is why there are limited repros (only ever seen Buzz and LW). I suppose it's that same thing of it not having appeared in the movies that make WW2 seem sexy and cool....

It is so easy to forget the Few.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b2-jacket-the-few.98365/
http://gorillian.blog19.fc2.com/blog-entry-747.html

 

[Edward]

It is so easy to forget the Few.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b2-jacket-the-few.98365/
http://gorillian.blog19.fc2.com/blog-entry-747.html

Oh, yes, them too - though I've never seen one in person. If I could buy a LW in a shop on a visit to the US, I'd be tempted, though I don't know tat I'd want tog take a risk on dealing with them by mail. The problem I tend to find with the Japanese stuff is that it usually stops just a size or so below what I would ideally need. Same with the Chinese bits like Bronson - I hope that changes, as it's not always easy to find good repop stuff I can afford to wear just as often as I prefer.

 

[Dumpster Diver]

It's a real beauty of a Jacket!! thanks for sharing!