B-15 US Army Air Force A B-15 flight jacket from the U.S. Army Air Force (the predecessor to the U.S. Air Force). This jacket features a cotton satin shell with a boa collar, lining, a pen pocket on the left sleeve, and a "U"-shaped zipper stop. It is believed to be from the WW2 era (1943-1944). The production period was only about 7 months, making it extremely rare to find an original. Some may be encountering this for the first time. Therefore, the existing examples in the market are recognized as precious items that rarely appear. It is truly museum-quality. The fading of the decals, likely from actual combat use, is evident. It's a testament to the aging process. ARMY AIR FORCES, although not guaranteed, it is believed to be from the Army Air Force. Shoulder width: 49cm Body width: 58cm (measured from the surface under the armpits) Sleeve length: 59cm (including ribbing) Length: 57cm (from the back of the collar to the ribbing) Model wearing the jacket: 175cm tall, 65kg While I have stored it with care, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about damage due to the hardening of the leather on the back of the boa or damage to the ribbing. The lining has some areas that are worn through, as shown in the images. The zipper currently opens and closes smoothly without any damage. While the hardening of the leather is unavoidable, the ribbing and boa can be repaired for wear without issue. As it is a valuable item, I hope it reaches someone who will cherish it. Please make your judgment based on the images. We cannot accept returns or refunds under any circumstances, so please understand. We will pack the item to minimize damage during shipping as much as possible. For those who understand vintage items, thank you for your consideration.