Type B6

Price displayed on website excludes surcharges for premium leathers and linings as well as any custom options or pattern alterations all of which will be quoted and invoiced separately by the sales team, for further information please email info@simmonsbilt.com

£685.00
  • Description
  • Sheepskins
  • Sizing
  • A WWII sheepskin flying jacket used by the USAAF. The Type B-6 was introduced in 1939 and classed as an intermediate, it was an alternative to the Type B-3 which was a more bulky sheepskin flying jacket which caused issue in terms of movement especially in the confines of a cockpit.

    Due to the nature of the natural raw materials we use and the traditional method of manufacture we employ it is not always possible to meet exact measurement requirements. The products we build are not designed to be tailored like a suit, they will after a "break in" period soften and mold to the shape of your own body, our jackets are built to be worn. We do not use a production line system or have racks of jackets ready to ship, each and every jacket is made to order, individually handcrafted here in Scotland by one of our specialists.

    Bespoke patterns can be created if preferred, please contact us direct with specifications for a full quote.
    • Aviator sheepskin 15mm
    • Aviator sheepskin 18mm + £50
    • Aviator sheepskin 22mm + £50
    • Seal brown 15mm
    • Seal brown 18mm + £50
    • Redskin 15mm
    • Redskin 22mm + £50
    • Black/Black 15mm
    • Black/White fur 18mm + £50
    1. Place the tape under your armpits and across chest
    2. Place the tape around your navel area
    3. Measure straight across from left to right
    4. Place tape at the centre of the neck (neck bone) and measure down for your desired length
    5. Keep your arm relaxed by your side and measure from the point of shoulder down the outside of the arm to just above the knuckles.