Leather Bomber Jacket History - Military Leather Jackets
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- A leather bomber or flight jacket can take anyone from boring to badass in seconds, even if it's just a look. The men and women who conquered the skies in the American Military pioneered some of the most timeless designs in jacket history. The A1 Jacket with its button front and knit collar, the A2 with it's looks so rugged that it's the jacket of choice for Indiana Jones! Maybe you're after the Top Gun look, in which case you need look no further than the G1 jacket with its mouton collar and timeless style. Or perhaps one of the shearling bomber jackets for the ultimate warmth while pwning n00bs from your couch. Whichever you choose I give you my picks for excellent examples which you can buy now and have for the res of your life.
A1 Examples:
-Eastman A1: www.eastmanleather.com/type-5...
-Real McCoy 37J1: www.realmccoyslondon.com/us/s...
-Himel Bros Heron A1 Custom: himelbros.com/collections/men...
A2 Examples:
-Real McCoy's: www.realmccoyslondon.com/us/t...
-Cockpit Mustang A2: www.cockpitusa.com/the-1000-h...
-Falcon Garments A2: falcongarmentsco.com/product/a2/
G1 Examples:
-Brooks Brothers Leather Bomber: www.brooksbrothers.com/Leathe...
-US Wings Signature G1: www.uswings.com/product/signa...
-Eastman G1: www.eastmanleather.com/eastma...
B3 Examples:
-Eastman B3: www.eastmanleather.com/type-5...
-Real McCoys B3: www.realmccoyslondon.com/us/t...
-Schott Bros B3: www.schottnyc.com/products/b3...
B6 Examples:
-Overland Brody: www.overland.com/products/bro...
-RRL Shearling: www.ralphlauren.com/men/leath...
-Iron Heart C3: www.ironheartamerica.com/jack...
B7 Examples:
-Orvis B7: www.orvis.com/p/b-7-aleutian-...
-Cockpit USA B7: www.cockpitusa.com/b-7-aleuti...
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THE B3 TYPE JACKET IS PERFECT
i have my grandfathers g1 bomber jacket from when he served on an aircraft carrier during the korean war. he never flew but did fold parachutes, so it never had badges sewn in for id or anything or saw much wear. its spent nearly 70 years sitting almost untouched and its possibly my most appreciated and prized belonging.
Carl you’ll never believe it a few videos ago I told you about how the satchel and Paige bomber went out of stock when I wanted to order it, well I emailed them and asked about it and they made one last one in my size and sent it to me never have I ever worn such a perfect jacket before in my life
That’s awesome!!! I’m so glad you were able to get one, enjoy it!
How much did you pay for your Jacket?
Al Rodriguez I payed $545 usd, it’s the best investment I’ve ever made definitely worth it man!
I grabbed a Satchel & Page bomber last spring based on your recommendation. I was impressed when it arrived but it was to warm to wear. I’m in south Jersey and it’s finally been cold enough! I couldn’t be happier. Great feel and quality. Thanks for recommending it and really sorry to hear it’s no longer available. I also got a duffle bag from them. That’s awesome too!
Great score man! Especially since they all seem to be gone now. 😕
I LOVE the B-3 pattern! I've had mine for 19 years now and its still beautiful. (and a little rugged) I would love to have a B-7 though.
I think this is my favorite video you’ve ever put out. I love this kind of stuff. B3 or B6 for me personally. Too beautiful
Damn, thanks so much! More to come.
Anything you’d like to see?
I have an Avirex Raider I've worn for over 30 years, still going strong.
As a shorter man, I have to be a bit wary when picking out my coats but the B-3 is so bold and almost heroic I always end up admiring the coat whenever I wear it even though I look like a stunted Michelin man.
A big fan of your recommendations and these overall types of videos, keep it up!
Thank you!
That B3 is a serious piece, but I think the Michelin man would be proud!! 😂
Thanks for the overview, Carl. The B3 is my favorite.
Superb choice!
What a great video Carl! Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching!!!
Great Video.... Growing up watching WW2 movies and TV shows showcasing flight jackets as a young boy I fell in love with them.
Great video! Informative and to the point
Because of you I found a Montgomery jacket through Satchel and Page. It is impressively constructed. Thanks!
Awesome! I’m glad you snagged it before they discontinued them
My favorite is my A-2 done in black. I bought it from Flightsuits in 1999 and still wear it today 2020. It still has all original knits, zipper and lineing, built like a tank.
Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing concise presentation! Plus all the links!! Thank you! 👍
Thank you for watching!!!
I discovered you the other day and I love your videos. Thank you!
I’m so glad!!! Is there anything you’d like to see a video about?
Great video Carl. I’ve been looking for a B3 for a while. Still the most awesome I think
Agreed, they just have a presence about them!
That’s the video I have been looking for. Thank you :)
Wow. This is a great vid. Well done
Buy used:
A vintage piece, a dry cleaner, and a tailer, gives you something uniquely yours.
Ahhh my favorite topic! Love the vid. Unfortunately i live in a place which is too warm for almost any jacket in the video
Bummer! It’s hard to feel bad for you when it’s 18 degrees outside though!
Awesome video. I own a B3 jacket manufactured by Alpha industries inc. I love it. No matter how cold and windy it is in the winter. This jacket just keeps the heat in. I've had this jacket since December 2003.
I have a " lost worlds " B2 , it was my grail item that I'm glad I bought .
Nice one mate!
The Irvin shearling bomber is the most beautiful of the sheepskin jackets , worn by R.A.F. Pilots it featured zippers on the cuffs like a Moto jacket and an asymmetrical zipper.
Yes I have one of these jackets they're just the best jackets that money can buy quality of construction of the garment is second to none.
Yes sir you are correct....I have an original RAF irvin two panel.dated 1941...lovely Devon sheep close pile chestnut colour.... original lightening and dot made zips....
Great video! All are my favorite. I’d love to see a video on the history of desert boots (Clark’s) very rich.
Great idea!!!
B3 is my favorite. I love my B-3 it's so warm
I really like these type of videos and the B-6 is my favorite.
Excellent choice!
The leather jacket has stood the test of time.
No doubt about that!
I bought a lambskin G1 jacket from cockpit USA which has a quilted lining, its super duper warm and looks great. Has a removable collar so you can wear it like an A2 jacket also.
I bought a Irvin RAF sheepskin from What Price Glory. I live in Texas and yes, I've worn it already a few nigths and love it.
B3 has always been a favorite for me but after seeing that b7 I think it looks bad ass. The b3 ages really good and if you oil it once in a while it last forever
Carl....it’s time.....a full review of ALL your outerwear. It must be done.
Watched the overcoat video a bunch of times, but you know what I mean 👍👍
Oh man! 😂 are you sure you’re ready???
Carl Murawski haha we’ll all be ready.
Carl Murawski let me just bury the wallet. Give me a sec.
Hahaha!
B3 for me! I have one! and you are right! I only wear it on the coldest of days! It is very heavy but very warm.
Great Video!
I own a 70s Schott G-1 which i picked up in New York for 45 Dollars and a B-9 Parka from the Korean War, love those jackets
very happy with my B 3 Jacket from Schott
Cool video! !!!
I have the Cockpit A-2 in goatskin. Great jacket,I love it! I would really love to have every variation made.
Oh I hear ya! If only our wallets and closets were big enough! 😁
Love the B3 a good one
awesome vid!
Thank you!
Ive got a couple re production A-2 leather jackets for the 1980's , I remember there being a time when the ladies were wearing them around school
I have a 1982 g1 jacket that I found at a thrift store love it
I’ve found this video looking for the B-3 jacket because of Tom Hardy. It was very interesting and also helpful content. Thanks from S.Korea.
Thanks for watching! Greetings from the states!
Great Videos!!!
I missed the B2 ( flight )leather jacket.
They used it only 2; 3 or 4 years in the early 30‘s.
Maybe one day you will make a Video about this leather jacket?.
Possible this is too special?
I really love this leather jacket.
Thank‘s for your TH-cam Channel and for sharing your knowledge.
Great 😊🙏👍❤️
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My favorite flight jacket is the blue L2-A from the Korean war. It's the one my dad wore when he was a pilot.
B3 is my favorite. ;)
Same here! It’s iconic!
You forgot that in 2004 a special agent rescued the president's daughter from a cult in Spain wearing his badass B3 sheepskin jacket.
source?
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I had a black WW2 Luftwaffe-style leather jacket. Comfortable and suitable for almost any occasion!
I can't believe that your channel only has 40k subs .
Well thank you! I’m building slowly, but I really like being able to respond to all the comments and get to know people. Thanks for watching!
My favorite is the A-2, L.L. Bean used to make a nice one.
If you want the best get the cockpit USA g-1 or a-2. my dad got an avirex (now cockpit USA) jacket back in the early 80's and still wears it today. In 2014 when I became a pilot i was gifted a mustang a-2 they are the toughest jackets, you can toss them on the ramp, or stuff them in the baggage and never blink an eye. Cockpit USA has had gov contracts for the a-2 and to top it all off they made the jackets for top gun 1 & 2 and the right stuff.
damn buddy nice, do more leather/shearling
Will do!
How come you make such great informative videos
Hahaha, just trying my best! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I nominate the American Wings A2 "Flying Tigers" jacket with the addition of hand-warmer pockets. My seven-year old only needed one relining so far.
Gonna go off the board and say the US Wings Indy jacket in the many choices of leather is the one to go with the lack of knit cuffs is nice
My favorites are the Irvin flight jacket, the anj-4 and the b3 I have
From noble house leather , they have videos here on the tube.
B3 for me. I bought one a few months ago and it’s become my favourite winter jacket here in the UK. I get lots of comments every time I wear it.
Excellent choice! That’s my favorite as well!
just posted a question about snow/wet conditions any advice?
Was an army aviator tdy to Moffett NAS in the late 70s and navy supply issued a new A2 to me and gave me an older used one from a salvage bin. For the rest of my career, I continued to wear that jacket as well as a one piece navy flight suit and as a senior captain and then a major, no one ever questioned me as to why, as an army officer, I wore navy flight equipment. The army’s concentration on rotary wing aircraft meant that their equipment was designed for bug smashing speed so those of us who were fixed wing aviators comprised a very small percentage and we were basically like an illegitimate child. No one cared about us, so we were a bit on the eccentric side and since we flew high performance aircraft, navy and Air Force equipment was more suitable. Well, I finally out grew my A2 jackets and gave them away. A year or so ago, I was in a thrift store and found a Schott Brothers A1 that appeared to be new and never worn. My size and $20 was more than reasonable since those with a made in the US label, like this one, retail for over $600. It in much nicer than either of the A2 jackets I had previously owned.
I had an original B3, when I was a child here in the UK, (back in late 70's early 80's) not sure where it came from, i seem to remember an aunt giving it to me as i was interested in WW2 aircraft, but it disappeared as I grew up, shame loved it.
Damn, that’s a shame. Still though it’s cool you may have had an original!
Carl, I think you have a great contribution to the men's favorite products. Like you, I love leather jackets and boots. I have over 20 leather jackets, a mixture of A2, A1, MA1, Indiana, Moto, Higgs English Jasper Jacket, and a Florence Harrington.
I should say the jackets I truly admired are from Cockpit USA, ie. the D.MacArthur WWII copy, and the A1, which is made of a very soft Lambskin. For the Indiana, Wested is my favorite maker. I also have the US Wings' A2 and Indiana, which are of a very high quality craftsmanship.
The Calfskin Moto I have is made by Marc New York. Top quality jacket! The Florence Jacket is a good Autumn/Spring jacket, as it is very light. The last jacket to mention, but not the least, is my Lambskin MA1, which is made by Wested. probably it is the jacket I love most.
The Real McCoy’s Type A-2 Rough wear that’s My same own jacket 💯
Interesting subject. There was also a very rare B-3 long version issued. It was intended for night bombing missions, which hardly ever happened for the US. It was black exterior and grey wool, pants were also issued. Denny & Dora have a copy on their Amazon store.
Very cool, I had no idea about that model!
No question about it, the Schott B3. I actually once considered buying a vacation home in a cold place to justify buying one, then I sobered up and realized I had purchased it. Had it now for 20+ years, only improves with age.
Nice!!! I love to hear about stuff like this, long term testing.
damn this was a nice video!
Also, solid beard-gains!
Lol! Thanks man!
I figured the b-3 would be sufficient enough for Canadian winters. Worse comes the worse pop a few extra layers under that bad boy and you’ll be good. It would be a great skidoo jacket, or even winter hiking/ camping jacket.
I just got a new G1 ! I love it ! I want to get a A2 as well !
Awesome! What brand?
Alpha Industrial
Favorite is a G2 Raider jacket I have two one from avirex but the better one is from sports pilot shop
Hi Carl.....PLEASE let me know your thoughts on CockpitUSA jackets (top gun type jackets with patches).....they began making jackets at the same time you made this video. Do you have a video of all your bomber jackets? Much appreciated!!!
Brilliant video! I'm a B3 man myself although the others are all fab too in their own way
I agree, I’d love that Himel Bros A1! 😍
Carl Murawski The leather looks fantastic, so refined and well cut!
Right???
The famous B3 used by Jim Morrison...dopes ;)
LOVE THE HISTORY OF APPAREL
Cheers to being from New England!
Make a video on aviator style jackets please
Pleas do a follow up on non lether aviation jackets. I would love to know more
Long overdue my friend, I’ll get working on it
Have an A2 type,but those shearling types are nice- i saw a new one a pilot friend has ,tried on and felt like going up in his P51..↗️. Now.
B7 is the best, have one and a few b3s that I love a lot.
Like the B-7 parka, however it is expensive and hard to find in Canada. Can't even find something similar.
I buy my jackets from US Wings. They are contractor for the US military and its veteran owned. Price will vary depending on jacket and type of skin. The best time to get a jacket is when it's on clearance or just before the holidays.
I appreciate your video - buying from Pakistan is they way to save money - you may have to go to your to taylor -enforce the buttons, etc. [- but when saving thousands, it is worth it
I wear a U.S. Wings goatskin A2 as my go-to spring-summer-fall jacket.
For winter I wear Cockpit USA's "Dakota" version of the B3 which extends the length from the normal waist level to the upper thigh and adds a removable fur lined hood. It looks like the bastard love child of a regular B3 and the B7. I like that it gives extra coverage without being too long to easily get into a vehicle.
One thing you don't see mentioned in the reviews is that wearing a shearling jacket like the B3 with just a T-shirt underneath feels like being hugged by a gigantic teddy bear. :)
That's cool
I own a Cockpit USA B7 parka and it's just the warmest thing EVER! Amazing brand and that's coming from a european. Also I would tell you to go for the Aero Leather (brand) version of B7 parka or the B3 jacket instead of Etsy! It's one of the first brands to make these kind of jackets and are coming from UK
Hey your story is really cool! I really want to buy a B7 what do you suggest for a younger guy ?
i just got a cp usa b7 and live in Finland lmao. it be chilly
Awesome!!!!
Musterbrand had a run of 4 styles (lightweight "Tank Captain", medium weight "Tank Commander", waterproof "Tank Gunner", and leather "The Front") for their World of Tanks line. I've removed the badge & epaulette eyelet from mine. I get compliments on these jackets, and know that I'll never run into someone wearing the same one. They are no longer made, but can be found on eBay and Amazon.
Goldtop UK makes a beautiful RAF style Bomber Jacket. Its around $870 CAD. Worth checkin out if you like the sheepskin jackets.
how would you guys prep/condition a Shearling B3 style jacket for snow/wet weather... and also how about a wool Pea Coat... what products would you recommend... I've given up my Military Parka N-3B as my wet weather cover... since all the boys and girls in NYC seem to be rocking them this winter and just cornered the market on the look... I have both the B3 and Peacoat but I don't usually wear them out when snow falls and if I recall correct last time I got caught in Snow with the peacoat I was covered in snow and it just kept sticking and pockets / sleeves just were super damp... thanks!
I bit on a B3 jacket on E-Bay. And I was lucky nobody saw that Auction....so I got mine for the Unbelievable price of only 79€. The usuall price for it was 599€
I can't tell you how happy I was( and still am) when I have won that auction.
It is made out of heavy Genuine Leather. And I LOVE it....it's a total eyecatcher here in germany.😊😊😊
I picked up a new Cockpick USA Avirex G1 in NYC in 1990 and still have it today. It is made in the USA and is in calfskin. If you take good care of it, it will last a lifetime!
Carl: is there any G-1 model which the mouton is detachable so I can have 2 looks? when its not that cold i would really want to take off the mouton, thanks!
Could you do a full review on the B3? I absolutely cannot afford one and they don't sell in any stores near me. Could you give me information like the approximate pile length and texture? Planning on getting one made of a finer synthetic mink sherpa and Melton Wool shell. Then I can make it out of acrylic Melton to sell to the vegan Market. Its also a very simple jacket to make in terms of construction. Very utilitarian.
please Carl could you make a review on the flight jacket from Thursday boots?
I’ve gotten so many requests to review these... looks like I’ll have to place an order.
I actually really like the g-1 satchel & page,I want one lol
between the b3 jackets that you mentioned, which one is truly better in terms of quality? is the real maccoy than the other 2 you mentioned? what about cockpit usa b3?
very informative video!
i just bought a b3 shearling second hand but i cant tell the maker.
on the tag is says "everyone is everyone" and and has a number 1 a letter "H" and " D " .
the zipper is left handed.
any help is appreciated.
Great video enjoyed it got a lot out of it but for me because l ride a military motorcycle in cold weather b3 is for me thank
Nice vídeo Carl. I am a professional pilot and have always been a fan of Military history. What jacket are YOU wearing in this vid?
Love Leather Jackets have A few of them😆
That B3 made by The Real McCoy's is sooooooooooooooo bomb!!!!! I can't help myself to DM them on Facebook asking if they have that in women! That Japanese craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!
If anyone is looking for a reasonably priced g1 jacket, there is one, that unfortunately isnt leather, for about $110. The brand GUESS has a black, wool g1 jacket that Is extremely accurate, but is a little tight around the shoulders. It is nice when it is windy as it is great with keeping it out. I got mine for $10 on poshmark, so I got mine for cheap. Would definitely recommend.
Fucking awesome video! Thanks for the info.
Thanks man!
I like the one you choose ❤🔥👌