Cooper Original™ 50 Mission™ B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket

Cooper Original™ 50 Mission™ B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket

Name: Cooper Original™ 50 Mission™ B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket
SKU: 50MLB3
Availability: InStock

SKU: 50MLB3 Categories: 50 Mission, 50 Mission™ Collection, B-3 Bomber Jackets, Fall/Winter Collection, Flight and Bomber Collection, Lambskin, Regular, WWII Collection Tags: B-3, Bomber Jackets, Brown, Lambskin

$995.00 – $1,025.00

NEW! Made from Naked New Zealand Leather!

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Our Cooper Original 50 Mission™ B-3 Shearling Bomber is made from naked New Zealand leather, the ultimate heavyweight cold weather leather “bomber” jacket! During WWII, the B-3 kept our bomber crews warm at high altitude in the perilous skies over Europe with the added benefit of looking pretty darn stylish too! In fact, the B-3’s style & practicality was widely recognized during the war years, and even non-aviators like General George S. Patton chose to wear a specially modified version of the B-3. Today, this same jacket will keep you just as warm and stylish as our WWII bomber crews, even on the coldest winter days.

The Cooper Original™ 50 Mission™ B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket features:

New Zealand sheepskin leather
All-natural shearling fur lining
Leather welted seams
Buckled collar
Waist adjustment straps
Front hand-warmer pockets
Map pouch
Color: Brown

Protect your jacket with our new jacket care products.

These products are all natural and hand made in the USA. It will help preserve your new jacket or add years back to your old one. Exposure to the elements and regular wear will dry out and fade your jacket. Replenish your jacket now!

History of the B-3:

During 1942, the B-17 Bomber plane, also known as the Flying Fortress, was introduced in Europe. The B-17 would prove essential in winning the war. The crewmen were flying grueling 8 to 9 hour missions over the skies of France and then Germany, as the bombing campaign intensified making it essential for the crew to retain body heat in the cold, unpressurized cabins at altitudes of up to 30,000 feet. It was then that the B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket made its appearance and earned its place in aviation history. This durable and practical yet stylish jacket withstood the elements while providing much needed protection and comfort to the battle-weary men. The B-3 Shearling Bomber Jacket continues to remain an icon of American style and fashion.