Superb reproduction of the USAAF B-10 flight jacket with insignias.
Superb reproduction of the B-10 flight jacket with insignias.
In 1943 the U.S. Army Air Force B-10 intermediate flight jacket has been introduced as a replacement for the earlier leather flight jackets like the A-2s or the B-3s . Although introduced in 1943 it did not see use until 1944 in the ETO. Highly favored due to its sharp appearance and higher comfort it was not only worn be fighter aces of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Infantry officers in the ETO and especially the ones of the 101st Airborne preferably lay their hands on these new flight jackets as pictures of the Battle of the Bulge proof.
This B-10 flight jacket replica features all the detail which are also found on originals: Custom-woven polished cotton satin outer shell color matched to the exact specifications, custom-made alpaca wool lining, genuine plush mouton fur collar in dark brown, custom-made knit cuffs and waistband, proper size and manufacturer label, U.S. Army Air Force insignia on shoulder and on wind flap, proper 1940's style zinc zipper. These jackets are to the highest quality standards !
The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.