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Can someone help me to date this vintage N3B parka?
Seems that you found an interesting model. The Type N-3B modified refers generally to series that were made at the end of the Vietnam war. They are generally dated (as far as I know) around 1972, and are made of 80/20 cotton nylon outer shell with wolf/coyote fur trim and wool insulation. The...- Twelve O'Clock High
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Famous People in Flight Jackets
No problem, the L-2 was indeed issued by 1947. As for the testing of flight gear, it was mainly done by the Aero Medical Laboratory and the Personal Equipment Laboratory, were they tested materials, cut, sizing. They were amazingly equipped, with cold chambers, low-pressure chambers and even had...- Twelve O'Clock High
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Famous People in Flight Jackets
I'm positive this is an L-2 jacket, the model is listed in the USAAF Type Designation Sheets as: Designation : L-2 Specification and model number : Y-3257 Characteristics : Utility Jacket Service Test : May 21-45 Service tested means the pattern was accepted by the USAAF in May 1945...- Twelve O'Clock High
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Can someone help me to date this vintage N3B parka?
Hello, the 1st N-3B you showed is actually from 1974, Lancer being one of the main contractors for that period. The gap between the white fur trim and the pile in the hood is normal. I have a brand new N-3B from Lancer (1979 dated) that shows the same gap. Sizes X-small are pretty uncommon...- Twelve O'Clock High
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