Men Aviator RAF B3 Bomber Shearling Fur Genuine Leather Jacket
Two points of clarity before anything else. This is a fashion jacket in the B-3 aviator style — not military issue, no insignia or rank markings, and no affiliation with the RAF or any air force. And the "fur" is sheepskin shearling: the sheep's own wool still on its own skin, which is the material every genuine B-3 uses. It sits in our B3 leather bomber jackets range.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin shearling, leather face outside
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Fit: Short, wide B-3 aviator cut
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Closure: Front zip with twin collar straps and a waist strap
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Color: Brown with natural wool
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Care: Specialist sheepskin cleaner only, never soak, brush the wool
What makes a B-3 a B-3
The B-3 has a specific set of features, and jackets are often sold as B-3s without them. It is short in the body, ending at the waist, so it does not bunch in a seated position. It is wide through the chest and shoulders, with the bulk of the shearling built in rather than fitted away. It has twin straps across the collar so the deep shearling collar can be pulled closed at the throat. And it usually has a waist strap to cinch the hem and stop cold air entering from below. Take any of those away and you have a shearling coat, not a B-3.
Why it is cut so wide
People sometimes think a B-3 fits badly because it looks broad. It does not — the width is the design. Shearling is thick, and a B-3 was worn over a full flight suit, so the pattern accommodates the bulk rather than fighting it. Ordering one a size down to slim it does not work; it simply compresses the wool and reduces the warmth.
Care in a paragraph
Never wash, soak, or ordinarily dry-clean it — water mats the wool and hardens the skin, and cleaning solvents strip the skin's natural oils. Brush the wool at the collar and cuffs to keep it lofted. Air the jacket instead of cleaning; sheepskin resists odour naturally. Hang it on a broad hanger with space around it and never store it compressed.
Sizing and made to order
Measure your chest over a jumper, and take the size that matches — do not size down to slim the silhouette. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this RAF issue?
No. It is a fashion jacket in the B-3 style, with no insignia and no air force affiliation.
Is the fur from another animal?
No. It is sheepskin shearling — the sheep's own wool on its own skin.
Why is the cut so wide?
Shearling is thick and the B-3 was designed to be worn over bulky layers. The width is the pattern, not a fitting error.
Should I size down for a slimmer look?
No. Sizing down compresses the wool and reduces the warmth.
Can it be dry-cleaned?
Not conventionally. Use a specialist sheepskin cleaner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes. Choose Custom and send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.
Is shipping free?
Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.
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