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The United States Army Air Corps issued the Type B-3 flying coat on May 8, 1934 for open-cockpit and high altitude flying, the B-3 has shearling lining in the body, sleeves, and tall neck. The outer skin of the coat is comprised of horse, cow, and lamb skin hides and treated to reisist water, gasoline, oil, and dirt. The coat remaind in service throughout World War II and is especially associated with high altitude bomber crews.

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing Physical Description Brown shearling winter B-3 flying coat; metal zipper down front; two lower patch pockets; buckle at waist; buckle on collar. Brown leather outer, fully lined in off-white wool shearling. Light brown rectangular leather patch stamped "J.D. EMERSON". Heavy-duty snaps at collar points. Silvertone metal chain above data tag. Black data tag center back below collar "TYPE B-3 / DWG. NO. 33 H 5595 / A.C. ORDER NO.-W535-AC17812 / SIZE 38R" letters pale yellow embroidered, except "38R" which is stamped. No painting or other ornamentation on back. Leather straps at neck closure and waist cinches appear to be replacements. Dimensions Clothing: 71.1 × 55.9 × 15.2cm (2 ft. 4 in. × 1 ft. 10 in. × 6 in.)
Size 38R
 Materials leather, wool, metal
 Inventory Number A19640641001 Credit Line Donated by Earl A. Emerson Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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