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    For winter wear... Duffle Coat or D1/B6?

    I'd go for a NB-3 parka or its more trim cousin the NB-2. Both are lighter and warmer than a B-6 and they're not as heavy to move around in.
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    Tilley's Endurables B-3 Jacket ($250 - RARE!)

    I'm offering for sale a Tilley's Endurables B-3 Jacket made by Forrest Sawyer Of Canada. Asking $250 OBO for this rare one of a kind jacket. No longer listed on the Tilley's website so this is a mint B-3 shearling jacket at a good price! PM me for details. Will ship by USPS Priority Mail...
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    B-Beautiful in a B-10..! (The ultimate American Beauty cloth flight wear)

    Nice jacket! They came with a zippered patch pocket on the left sleeve. Posters can correct me if I'm wrong but the sleeves in the cloth B-10 was unlined with the shearling lining.
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    road less traveled for jacket nuts? the N-2B flight jacket...am i crazy 4 loving it?

    The main difference between the N3B and N2B are the length. The N3B was hip-length and the N2B was waist-length. Functionally, they are extreme cold weather parkas. In the middle of winter, you'll thank Heaven to be wearing it. The early versions of these parkas had a cotton shell with a heavy...
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    B-Beautiful in a B-10..! (The ultimate American Beauty cloth flight wear)

    I've come to realize my Columbia Sportswear pleather bomber with faux sheepskin lining is styled after the B-10. The popularity of this jacket has given rise to many descendants that have followed it.
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    Current J Crew Outerwear

    I'm perfect for it. Small guy, I'm narrow at the shoulders and the slim fit - I can see the appeal of this jacket. This is a practical three season jacket.
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    i love wearing nylons so i bought a pair: REViEW of the Alpha B-15 & N-2B

    My Spiewak Golden Fleece N3B parka - the standard version - is a USA made nylon parka sold only in Japan. My Japan size 40 is equivalent to a USA 42. The polyester batting is plenty warm in cold winter weather and the acrylic lined hood with a real coyote fur trim ruff on the hood is perfect...
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    Aero zippers - NOS replacements available for norra lorra moolah...

    Japanese YKK zippers are long lasting. I've yet to see one rip or break.
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    Rubber sole/heel recommendation for 1000 mile boots?

    Those would be a good choice! I like Vibram soles and on my winter boots, they give excellent taction on snow and ice. Vitale Bramani's invention rendered old-fashioned hob-nailed boots obsolete.
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    How warm is a B-3?

    The D-1 was worn by ground crews and it was lighter and more maneuverable than than the B-6. You might also take a look at Noble House's M-44, which is the last sheepskin jacket ever made. http://www.noble-house.eu/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/29/products_id/54
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    Good places to shop for leather jackets?

    lamb tears easy... cow, goat and horse leather always look good. That's why tough leathers are preferred for practical jackets.
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    Urban B-3

    Agreed. If it has to be a faux lining, I'd prefer acrylic, which is the man-made fiber that comes closest to replicating the feel and warmth of real wool. The real thing though still sets the standard.
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    My new Cirrus B3 gunner jacket

    Yup. My B-3 has handwarmer pockets and in fact almost all B-3 repros today deviate from historical accuracy in this one respect since handwarmers are more practical than the original map pockets sewn into these jackets.
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    How warm is a B-3?

    B-3s were originally designed to be worn by bomber crews who sat in unheated cabins at 20,000 feet and it could get quite cold up there in those days so it was more than a seasonal jacket.
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    How warm is a B-3?

    A B-3, like my Tilley's B-3 works best in temperatures 20 F and below. Its too warm to wear above 40 F. Good for mountain regions and places with severe winter weather. In milder climates, the B-6, ANJ-4 or D-1 would be a more appropriate sheepskin leather jacket.
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    Urban B-3

    Aruge by Tamron. Tough goatskin leather surface with a faux sheepskin lining. http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/aruge/item/l2f/ This would be an ideal motorcycle jacket in cold weather due to the lightness of the jacket yet which is nearly as warm as a heavier traditional sheepskin B-3.
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    How warm is Aero's Alpaca lining or any alpaca lining?

    Polyester Thinsulate would make a very lightweight lining. A zip out lining is the best for the jacket is too warm to be worn with it in any but extreme cold weather.
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    Vintage "Snake Plissken" horsehide

    If the jacket otherwise fits, a tailor can alter the zip line so it can be zipped up properly. Its better to wear a jacket too big than one too small.
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    My new Cirrus B3 gunner jacket

    Cirrus jackets are inspired by the flying jacket era styles but they do have their own unique look.
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    1940s Swedish Army Canvas Coat With Shearling Lining

    I imagine cotton canvas which is tough and durable can be quite warm. My Hemp Hoodlamb Classic jacket with its satin fur lining, is a descendant of the Swedish Canvas Army jacket. Its made with a mixture of hemp and cotton canvas fibers and is plenty warm.

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