U.S. Authentic D1 WWII Mechanic's Jacket - Size 46 - Sheepskin

Description: The Martin B26 Marauder was a workhorse of a heavy bomber during WWII. These planes saw service in the Pacific, Mediterranean, and European Theaters of the war. It had the lowest loss rate of any bomber during the war; a testament to its toughness and the toughness of the men that flew them. Cruising at 15,000 feet is cold...and I mean cold. Pilots, navigators and gunners wore the heavy B3 Air Force Jacket to keep them from literally freezing to death. But it was no picnic on the ground for the mechanics who keep these birds in the air; repairing engines, landing gear, patching the sheet metal and loading the bombs. These stalwart men wore the shorter, more trim and slightly lighter weight D1. In actuality, the D1 became a favorite of pilots too because it was easier to move around in and still gave great protection agains the cold. The fellows over at U.S. Authentic use surviving jackets as guides to ensure the proper cut, fit, color and weight of this D1. You won't find a better shearling jacket anywhere on the market. This jacket is built to last a lifetime and become a family heirloom! This is really great all around jacket. Wear it to the game, wear it outside when the winds are howling and the snow is blowing, wear it on your motorcycle when most normal people wouldn't dare to venture out...LOL. This jacket is a size 46 and fits like a 46, not tight, not baggy...just right. The pocket zippers work just fine and the leather clasp around the collar has never even been buckled yet. You can see this same jacket on their website: usauthentic.com and see that the current list price for this jacket is $995.00. Get yours for less than half of that. You know you want it, and I'm too fat to wear it...so buy it today!

Price: 475 USD

Location: Pembroke, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-07T15:32:40.000Z

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