The king of all military jackets, the 1950's made USAF N-3B Flight Jacket is now in stock! This heavy-duty parka type jacket was developed for Air Force crews to work in extremely cold regions such as Alaska during the harsh winter season. Also known as "Snow Parka" or "Alaskan Jacket", it is a masterpiece model of outerwear for extremely cold regions. The size is LARGE, which is also good!
This item is an original manufactured in the early 1950s and has a rare "black tag" specification. The name of the contractor " ALBERT TURNER & CO., INC. " can be seen on the tag along with the description "JACKET, AIR CREW, HEAVY / ATTACHED HOOD". The description "Mil Spec No.: MIL-J-6279C (USAF)" also indicates that this is a genuine early N-3B. Furthermore, the USAF (U.S. Air Force) round stencil remains on the left shoulder as it was at that time. The faded coloring creates a realistic military atmosphere.
Main features:
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Size: LARGE (rare good size)
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Body material: Nylon shell and full pile lining (wool blend)
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Zipper: CONMAR with U-shaped closure, with leather pulls for good mobility
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Hood: Unchanged fur and shell, no deterioration on the trim
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Front: Dual winged zip + button closure
While the overall condition is solid, the nylon fabric has some fading and signs of use, allowing you to fully enjoy the unique flavor of real vintage. A gem that we can confidently recommend for both wear and collection! This item is the answer for those who are looking for the early N-3B model. This is a used item and cannot be returned. Please understand that this is a pre-owned item and cannot be returned.
Size: LARGE
Size (flat on the floor)
Shoulder width 63cm, Body width 71cm, Length 106cm, Sleeve length 67cm
Consignment sale item (T)
