{"product_id":"issued-usgi-early-b-15-flight-jacket","title":"Issued USGI Early B-15 Flight Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eThe USAF B-15 bomber jacket was introduced during the Korean War in 1952.\u003c\/span\u003e Early models utilized a cotton sateen shell, fur collar, and wool knit ribbing. While this example lacks the offset zipper common on earlier models, it does seem to retain the cotton shell. Positioned as something of a stop-gap between WW2 and Cold War technology, the B-15 combines a modernized cut with more classic materials. A general improvement over bulkier and more expensive options like the B-3, these jackets would slowly evolve into the MA-1. As later models were introduced, jet-age flight helmets forced the Air Force to replace the collar with a low-profile wool knit alternative. This jacket is a highly collectable piece that defined later designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notice: some tears in wool rib knit. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eAuthentic USGI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eCotton sateen shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eTalon Zipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eGood condition liner and collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48750199636209,"sku":"48750199636209","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48750199668977,"sku":"48750199668977","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48750199701745,"sku":"48750199701745","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Large","offer_id":48750199734513,"sku":"48750199734513","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":48750199767281,"sku":"48750199767281","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/B15FlightJacketfront.jpg?v=1789486824","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/issued-usgi-early-b-15-flight-jacket","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}