Authentic WWII USAAF Type B-9 Heavy Flight Jacket Appleton Alpaca Lined

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. ---------------------------------------- ✅ 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 observed ---------------------------------------- 📏 SIZE Tag size not present Please review photos for fit and feel free to request measurements prior to purchase ---------------------------------------- 🧾 CONDITION Good vintage condition for WWII era. * Honest wear and fading consistent with age and service * Lining intact with no dry rot or major loss * Fur collar and hood present and original