A-3 Pants?

David Conwill said:

These have been kicking around various closets and attics at least since my grandfather died. I believe they are the companion to his long-gone B-3 jacket (at least, I think that's the name for a "bomber" jacket with the exposed woolly collar). What can you tell me about these pants?

In case you can't read it, the tag says:



And below that is the size tag - 38R.

Unfortunately, they're getting a bit moldy. Not a lot remains of my grandfather's WWII service, so I'd like to keep them in nice shape. Any hints?

Someday I'd like to buy a repo B-3 to pair them with, perhaps with a 507th Fighter Squadron patch painted on the back.

-Dave

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Eyemo said:

Ahh no problem.. Coat them in a leather food/cream. I'm not sure if we have the same leather products, but I'm sure someone could advise on this.

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Concrete Jungle said:

Dave, for preserving your flight pants, I'd try a leather oil and conditioner, called "Montana Pitch Blend" I have two sets of sheepskin flight pants that I use this on. Runs $8 a bottle and smells good too! Living in Montana, the bottle is easy to come by. However, its made in Oregon I think, and can be found online. After that, for storage, place them in a canvas or cotton bag, but no plastic. This way, the leather is still able to breath and stay clean and preserved, for may more years.

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