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Favored by bomber crews of aircraft such as the B-17s and B-24s during WWll, the B-3 Bomber Jacket was brought into service around 1934. It was specifically made for open cockpit and high altitude flying, and the B-3 Bomber Jacket did its job admirably. This heavy-weight jacket was the original leather "Bomber Jacket".
Using American Shearling, our B-3 jacket has leather welted seams, a heavy duty front zipper over a wind flap, custom authentic metal buckles and non-standard comfortable, and side entry hand warmer pockets first added in 1978. Don't settle for imported copies. This B-3 Bomber Jacket is proudly made in the U.S.A. Available in regular and long sizes.
This Made in the USA B-3 Bomber Jacket features:
- Amazingly soft and supple genuine sheepskin with a classic, aged look
- Deep-pile natural American shearling along the body, sleeves, and collar.
- Leather welted seams
- Heavy duty front zipper over a wind flap
- Custom authentic metal buckles
- Comfortable side entry hand warmer pockets
- Proudly made in the U.S.A. since 1975.
Sizes:
This full cut jacket runs true to size (no need to upsize for more room). The sizes are standard men's coat
sizes. Generally speaking, Small is 38-40, Medium is 40-42, Large is
42-44, and XL is 46-48, and XXL is 50-52. Please note that sizes 48 and higher are slightly more expensive (price shown in cart).
For an accurate measurement, you'll need a flexible tape measure (inches) and someone to help you place and read the measuring tape. Measure the biggest circumference around the chest and keep the measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest girth of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits.
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Cockpit B-3 Leather Bomber Jacket Overview:
Favored by bomber crews of aircraft such as the B-17s and B-24s during WWll, the B-3 Bomber Jacket was brought into service around 1934. It was specifically made for open cockpit and high altitude flying, and the B-3 Bomber Jacket did its job admirably. This heavy-weight jacket was the original leather "Bomber Jacket".
Using American Shearling, our B-3 jacket has leather welted seams, a heavy duty front zipper over a wind flap, custom authentic metal buckles and non-standard comfortable, and side entry hand warmer pockets first added in 1978. Don't settle for imported copies. This B-3 Bomber Jacket is proudly made in the U.S.A. Available in regular and long sizes.
This Made in the USA B-3 Bomber Jacket features:
- Amazingly soft and supple genuine sheepskin with a classic, aged look
- Deep-pile natural American shearling along the body, sleeves, and collar.
- Leather welted seams
- Heavy duty front zipper over a wind flap
- Custom authentic metal buckles
- Comfortable side entry hand warmer pockets
- Proudly made in the U.S.A. since 1975.
Sizes:
This full cut jacket runs true to size (no need to upsize for more room). The sizes are standard men's coat
sizes. Generally speaking, Small is 38-40, Medium is 40-42, Large is
42-44, and XL is 46-48, and XXL is 50-52. Please note that sizes 48 and higher are slightly more expensive (price shown in cart).
For an accurate measurement, you'll need a flexible tape measure (inches) and someone to help you place and read the measuring tape. Measure the biggest circumference around the chest and keep the measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest girth of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits.
55 CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Cockpit B-3 Leather Bomber Jacket
55 Reviews
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BEA-UUUUUTIFUL Jacket / Had slight communication issue
- By Gunny83 from Sterling, IL on Friday, May 06, 2022
- Pros: Quality, craftsmanship, worth every cent.
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Review:
This jacket is easily worth a 10 stars out of 5, once I got the right one (more on that later).
I had pretty high expectations for this jacket to begin with since I have never in my life spent even remotely this much money on an item of clothing. This jacket is SOOOO worth it though. It's almost impossible to sew something together and not have so much as a stray thread, but whoever the sewist was that put this one together managed it. The leather is so luxurious and the "fur" was even softer than I expected. The inside pockets are slightly difficult to reach for me (more on that later too) but all in all it's exactly what I wanted.
Ok, now it's "later." I did have a couple issues in regards to size here. This might get a little lengthy but I think the info might help some folks. I thought about giving this 4 stars because of the admittedly small issue I had getting the right size jacket.
To begin with, I wasn't sure what size to order even after measuring myself. I saw some people say the jackets run small and some said it was perfect. I think it has more to do with your body type and I'll explain.
I am 6'0" tall and 240lbs (for now). My chest measured 45 and some odd inches and the chart I saw said that the 44 should fit for those with a 44-46 chest. So I ordered the regular 44. When I got it, the fit was simply not right. It was a little tight around the chest but nothing that would have been an issue if it also weren't too short at the belt line. At 240lbs, I'm obviously not a slender guy, but I also am long in the torso and carry most of my weight in my belly and chest, i.e. I have a 36 inch waist at 240 lbs. I'm an upside down pear.
So this necessarily made the front of the jacket "artificially" short to the point where it would not cover shirts I was wearing or even my belt buckle. So, after realizing I needed a different size, I arranged the exchange for the TALL version with MyPilotStore and they were wonderful to deal with.
There was a backorder situation which wasn't anyone's fault but when the replacement jacket did come in, I had the same issue. Matter of fact...I had TOO many of the same issues. That's because when I looked at the tags sewn in to the coat, it was the SAME size I had before. I looked at the plastic cover bag thingy that the jacket came in and it was labeled as being the tall version. SO a simple case of being mislabeled. Not a big deal, just a little disappointing.
Once again, conversed with the MyPilotStore folks and they were wonderful in getting the exchange process started. They said they would "get the issue to the appropriate team" and they'd contact me with more info. And this is where the communication issue came in. After this discussion, I assumed it would be as long as a day or two before I heard anything...but it turned out to be 9 days. Not just 9 days with no response, but 9 days where I had sent a few "just curious what's going on" emails.
I know that things like this can happen from time to time for many different reasons. So I want to be careful not to condemn MyPilotStore's ENTIRE operation or anything. Just that there was a communication breakdown somewhere and when they did finally respond, they were very kind and agreeable and fixed the situation as best they could. I just figured I'd better be honest about my experience. I would definitely buy from them again in hopes that the communication error was simply a one-off oopsie, which I expect it was.
Anyway, When I got the 44 TALL it fit absolutely PERFECTLY. And actually is getting better the more times I try it on and wear it around just to "break it in" I guess. I have been trying to put in on every so often and just move around in it a little to make absolutely sure I love it (I do) and it get better every time I do. I will still walk by it and just look at it on the hanger and marvel at the quality of the construction and the feel of the materials. Happy isn't good enough. Ecstatic isn't good enough. I am a person who HATES winter and I'm almost excited for winter. THAT'S how much I love this thing :-)
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Mostly beautiful heavy coat !
- By John from Aliquippa PA USA on Sunday, June 13, 2021
- Pros: Super warm and beautiful
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Review:
The leather is beautiful however when I was getting it ready to be put away for the summer I noticed several micro tears at some of the seams! Is this normal? I have no idea. Just made me think that if it is going to tear someday this is where it will happen.
Also the sleeves are tight as heck and I don't have big arms by no means. Hopefully when the lining mats down it won't be so tight.
But it is for sure a heavy duty coat !
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High Quality
- By LEON TOMASIC from Fairbanks AK USA on Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Review:
Excellent Quality~ Keep making it in USA...
Leon
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My new bomber coat
- By A Customer from Leavenworth KS USA on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- Pros: I look like a Rockstar in it and amazing would be an understatement!
- Review: The jacket I received is phenomenal! It met and exceeded my expectations! I've wanted a coat like this for a very long time and I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived.
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NICE
- By Jeff from Northwest New Jersey on Monday, August 31, 2020
- Pros: Top quality great fit
- Review: I've always wanted a jacket like that but the price always held me back and never wanted to buy a cheap knockoff I'm glad I waited the jacket far exceeded my expectations the workmanship and quality is second to none
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Wow. Best jacket I have bought
- By Jeff from Pekin, Il on Sunday, December 22, 2019
- Pros: Warm, comfortable, and looks great
- Review: The B3 is by far the best jacket I have ever had. It is warm and comfortable. I have always wanted one but the price kept me from committing. Once it arrived, all my concerns were gone and I regret not getting one earlier. Well worth the money. American made craftsmanship is impressive. I’m getting many compliments when I go out. I no longer fear the cold with this jacket.
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- By kenneth from Three Oaks MI USA on Thursday, October 17, 2019
- Pros:
- Review: I love the fit, feel,and look. I haven't worn it yet, not cold enough.Stay tuned. Ken
BEA-UUUUUTIFUL Jacket / Had slight communication issue
- By Gunny83 from Sterling, IL on Friday, May 06, 2022
- Pros: Quality, craftsmanship, worth every cent.
- Cons: The inside pockets can be somewhat difficult to reach for someone who's top-heavy like me
- Review:
This jacket is easily worth a 10 stars out of 5, once I got the right one (more on that later).
I had pretty high expectations for this jacket to begin with since I have never in my life spent even remotely this much money on an item of clothing. This jacket is SOOOO worth it though. It's almost impossible to sew something together and not have so much as a stray thread, but whoever the sewist was that put this one together managed it. The leather is so luxurious and the "fur" was even softer than I expected. The inside pockets are slightly difficult to reach for me (more on that later too) but all in all it's exactly what I wanted.
Ok, now it's "later." I did have a couple issues in regards to size here. This might get a little lengthy but I think the info might help some folks. I thought about giving this 4 stars because of the admittedly small issue I had getting the right size jacket.
To begin with, I wasn't sure what size to order even after measuring myself. I saw some people say the jackets run small and some said it was perfect. I think it has more to do with your body type and I'll explain.
I am 6'0" tall and 240lbs (for now). My chest measured 45 and some odd inches and the chart I saw said that the 44 should fit for those with a 44-46 chest. So I ordered the regular 44. When I got it, the fit was simply not right. It was a little tight around the chest but nothing that would have been an issue if it also weren't too short at the belt line. At 240lbs, I'm obviously not a slender guy, but I also am long in the torso and carry most of my weight in my belly and chest, i.e. I have a 36 inch waist at 240 lbs. I'm an upside down pear.
So this necessarily made the front of the jacket "artificially" short to the point where it would not cover shirts I was wearing or even my belt buckle. So, after realizing I needed a different size, I arranged the exchange for the TALL version with MyPilotStore and they were wonderful to deal with.
There was a backorder situation which wasn't anyone's fault but when the replacement jacket did come in, I had the same issue. Matter of fact...I had TOO many of the same issues. That's because when I looked at the tags sewn in to the coat, it was the SAME size I had before. I looked at the plastic cover bag thingy that the jacket came in and it was labeled as being the tall version. SO a simple case of being mislabeled. Not a big deal, just a little disappointing.
Once again, conversed with the MyPilotStore folks and they were wonderful in getting the exchange process started. They said they would "get the issue to the appropriate team" and they'd contact me with more info. And this is where the communication issue came in. After this discussion, I assumed it would be as long as a day or two before I heard anything...but it turned out to be 9 days. Not just 9 days with no response, but 9 days where I had sent a few "just curious what's going on" emails.
I know that things like this can happen from time to time for many different reasons. So I want to be careful not to condemn MyPilotStore's ENTIRE operation or anything. Just that there was a communication breakdown somewhere and when they did finally respond, they were very kind and agreeable and fixed the situation as best they could. I just figured I'd better be honest about my experience. I would definitely buy from them again in hopes that the communication error was simply a one-off oopsie, which I expect it was.
Anyway, When I got the 44 TALL it fit absolutely PERFECTLY. And actually is getting better the more times I try it on and wear it around just to "break it in" I guess. I have been trying to put in on every so often and just move around in it a little to make absolutely sure I love it (I do) and it get better every time I do. I will still walk by it and just look at it on the hanger and marvel at the quality of the construction and the feel of the materials. Happy isn't good enough. Ecstatic isn't good enough. I am a person who HATES winter and I'm almost excited for winter. THAT'S how much I love this thing :-) - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 10 Other people found this review helpful.
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Mostly beautiful heavy coat !
- By John from Aliquippa PA USA on Sunday, June 13, 2021
- Pros: Super warm and beautiful
- Cons: Micro tears and tight sleeves.
- Review:
The leather is beautiful however when I was getting it ready to be put away for the summer I noticed several micro tears at some of the seams! Is this normal? I have no idea. Just made me think that if it is going to tear someday this is where it will happen.
Also the sleeves are tight as heck and I don't have big arms by no means. Hopefully when the lining mats down it won't be so tight.
But it is for sure a heavy duty coat ! - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 7 Other people found this review helpful.
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High Quality
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My new bomber coat
- By A Customer from Leavenworth KS USA on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- Pros: I look like a Rockstar in it and amazing would be an understatement!
- Cons: Zero cons
- Review: The jacket I received is phenomenal! It met and exceeded my expectations! I've wanted a coat like this for a very long time and I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived.
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 Other people found this review helpful.
NICE
- By Jeff from Northwest New Jersey on Monday, August 31, 2020
- Pros: Top quality great fit
- Cons: Why did I wait so long to buy one
- Review: I've always wanted a jacket like that but the price always held me back and never wanted to buy a cheap knockoff I'm glad I waited the jacket far exceeded my expectations the workmanship and quality is second to none
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 9 Other people found this review helpful.
Wow. Best jacket I have bought
- By Jeff from Pekin, Il on Sunday, December 22, 2019
- Pros: Warm, comfortable, and looks great
- Cons: None
- Review: The B3 is by far the best jacket I have ever had. It is warm and comfortable. I have always wanted one but the price kept me from committing. Once it arrived, all my concerns were gone and I regret not getting one earlier. Well worth the money. American made craftsmanship is impressive. I’m getting many compliments when I go out. I no longer fear the cold with this jacket.
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 7 Other people found this review helpful.
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4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Previously Asked Questions
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Friday, October 13, 2023
Q: Is it that awful bonded leather, or full grain cowhide leather?
A: This is made by Cockpit in the USA. It is made of "amazingly soft and supple genuine sheepskin with a classic, aged look"
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Q: Is this bomber made by Schott brothers and is this brown leather?
A: This is made by Cockpit in the USA. Yes, this is brown leather.
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Saturday, January 05, 2013
Q: Can you get it in women's?
A: Yes, we also offer the Women's Cockpit B-3 Leather Bomber Jacket (W72N100) that is tailored specifically for women.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Q: Does the shearling line the entire interior (the body and the sleeves), or just "along" the outer edges, as shown?
A: Yes, there is also shearling covering the entire interior of this jacket.
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