Cockpit USA Men's B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket

Engineered to keep WWII aircrews warm in freezing, unpressurized high-altitude cabins, the B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket remains one of the warmest and most iconic flight jackets ever made. Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Cockpit USA B-3 updates this historic piece with modern functionality while preserving its authentic wartime character. Originally introduced to replace outerwear that could not withstand extreme temperatures, the B-3 became essential gear for bomber crews operating at 25,000 feet and above. In the late 1980s, Cockpit USA founder Jeff Clyman rediscovered and revived the long-lost WWII leather finish, restoring the jacket to its original look and feel. Side-entry handwarmer pockets were added for contemporary practicality, while the hallmark heavyweight shearling construction delivers unmatched insulation. As the jacket ages, the natural shearling develops subtle “antiqued” highs and lows—an authentic patina that mimics the weathered look of a true WWII bomber jacke