Authentic WWII USAAF Type B-9 Heavy Flight Jacket Appleton Alpaca Lined
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| Management number | 36773338 | Release Date | 2026/01/06 | List Price | $389.40 | Model Number | 36773338 | ||
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AUTHENTIC WWII U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES TYPE B-9 HEAVY FLIGHT JACKET
Original World War II U.S. Army Air Forces Type B-9 Heavy flight jacket, manufactured by Appleton Manufacturing Co. under original WWII contract. This is not a reproduction.
The Type B-9 was issued to USAAF aircrews for extreme cold-weather operations during WWII and is one of the most sought-after WWII flight jackets. This example retains its original contract tag, quilted lining, alpaca pile hood and collar, and WWII-correct hardware.
Contract Tag Details (present and legible):
* Type B-9 Heavy
* Specification 1208
* Contract 723
* Appleton Mfg. Co.
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✅ FEATURES
* Authentic WWII USAAF flight jacket
* Heavy olive drab cotton outer shell
* Original quilted rayon lining
* Original alpaca pile hood and collar
* Leather reinforcement patch at neck
* Original waist cinch construction
* WWII zipper marked "MADE IN U.S.A."
* No modern materials or replacements
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Clothing > Jacket |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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