US Airforce Surplus Jackets for sale (in 1951)

[Two Types]

I found this advert in an old magazine. I thought it might be of interest to those into flying jackets:

 

[karhu21]

Ahhh...those were the days.
Looks like a B6 jacket. At that time 105/- (5.25) in today s money was close to a weeks wages for a lot
of people.
The Lumber jacket style is not so clear, could be a fabric flight jacket..not bad for around two quid!
Hard to say though as Advertising standards at those days were not the same as now.
The Oilskin coats were common enough.

 

[Edward]

Yes, I was thinking B6 when I saw it. Sigh.... one day I'll have one of those. Perfect for those 'fresh' March days when a B3 or Irvin would be too much, but it's just a little nippy for an A2 or a halfbelt....

 

[nicholasb]

There's a season for every type of jacket.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

I was born too late!!!

And apparently given the renaissance in vintage clothing among men in their 20's, too early.