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    Got my first B-3 Jacket today. Looking for fit advice. How should it fit?

    Hi So I just got my first B-3 jacket today. Length wise it feels a bit stranger than my usual leather jackets. Turns out the front length is actually shorter than the back length (whereas most of my leather jackets are the opposite). So the jacket ends up hanging juuust at my belt line. I know...
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    Aero boots: How good are they?

    Hi I am looking for a tough pair of boots. I'm wondering what do you think about Aero boots as far as craftsmanship and quality go? How are they compared to say, Red Wing, Viberg, Truman and the likes?
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    Looking for 100% wool trousers for this winter

    So, I am tired of wearing these freezing jeans and cotton pants for winter. I am looking for something tough, durable and most importantly, warm. I have the cold resistance of a tropical fish, which is to say, pretty low. Already ordered my B3. And a sweater from Sou'west Chunkies, so I got my...
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    Shearling fur sticking into T-shirts or sweater underneath - is this normal?

    Hi So I just got a leather trucker jacket from Levi's made of sheepskin shearling. There's one minor annoyance that I notice is that the fur from the shearling sticks to my cotton t-shirt, similar to the way dog or cat hair sticks to your clothes, though not to that extreme. This is my first...
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    Where do you like your sleeve to end? Wrist? An inch below? Your first thumb knuckles?

    Okay so I get it that different jacket styles have their own ideal cuff lengths. Some look better with shorter sleeves, some better with longer sleeves. But as far as winter garments, biker and military jackets go, what is the ideal sleeve length? Do you like it to tend right where your wrist...
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    What are your thoughts on painted/embroidered jackets, nose arts on the types like A2, B3, B6, etc.

    Hi Just wanted to know what your opinions on nose arts are. Like jackets that are reproduced to have all sorts of WW II embellishments on 'em. You know, squadron patches, bomb group patches, pin up ladies on the back, half naked ladies, painted B-17s, US AF bullions,... those kinds of things...
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    Did US fighter pilots ever wear the B-3 jackets or were those restricted to bomber pilots only?

    Hi I was wondering on the topic of a B-3 jacket with insignias on the. The B-3, according to what I know, was designed for bomber pilots who had to stay for long periods in higher altitudes, thus needing a thicker, warmer jacket. However, was there ever any time in WW II that fighter pilots...
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    B3 Jacket Sheep Fur: Straight vs Curly

    Hi I am new to the B3 and I am planning to get one for this winter. I have noticed one big thing that nobody talks about, and that's the characteristics of the fur. On some B3 jackets, I see that the fur has some sorts of curly and pebbly look. Some B3 jackets, however, have straight, soft and...
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    Aviator Shearling jackets, b3, b6: Simmons Bilt vs Aero vs Eastman

    Hi I am aware of the Alexander Leather/Simmons Bilt feud against Aero. However, speaking strictly from the quality standpoint, what do you think about Simmons Bilt's quality vs. Aero? Is it comparable? Do you have any experience with that company? Of those 3 companies based in the UK, which...
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    Any suggestion for B3 Ladies manufacturers?

    Hi My sister would like to get a B3 or B6 jacket. Unfortunately, Eastman and Aero don't offer such jackets for ladies. I see that Cockpit USA and Schott make some, but neither of them are 100% authentic. Can anyone suggest makers on the Eastman and Aero calibre who also make a b3 or b6 for...
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    Used vintage B3 jackets question: Can I remove the patches without damaging the leather?

    Hi So my question is simple. I saw a nice Eastman B3 Jacket on Ebay. The downside is that it has some patches stitched on it which I don't find too aesthetically pleasing. Is it possible to purchase it and have those patches removed without damaging the leather? Anybody has had experience with...
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Hi I am about to pull the trigger on a B3 Jacket, either from Aero or Eastman or possibly Simmons Bilt. I talked to Rob at Eastman and Holly at Aero. Apparently the thickness of the B3 from Eastman is 17 mm, and the B3 from Aero is 22 mm. So does this mean the Aero should be significanly warmer...

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