Men’s Military Jacket RAF Aviator Genuine Fur Shearling Leather Bomber Coat
First, clarity on two things in the title. This is a fashion jacket in the aviator style — it is not military issue, carries no insignia, rank or squadron markings, and has no affiliation with the RAF or any other air force. And the "fur" is sheepskin shearling: the natural wool of the sheep, still attached to its own skin, which is what every genuine aviator jacket of this type uses. It sits in our B3 leather bomber jackets range.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin shearling — leather face outside, natural wool inside
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Fit: Relaxed aviator cut with a deep collar
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Closure: Front zip with a buckled collar strap
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Color: Brown with natural wool
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Care: Specialist sheepskin cleaner only, never wash or soak, air regularly
Why these jackets exist at all
High-altitude bomber crews in the 1930s and 40s flew in unheated, unpressurised aircraft at temperatures well below anything experienced on the ground. Synthetic insulation did not exist. The answer was sheepskin worn wool-inward, which trapped a deep, even layer of air against the body with a wind-blocking leather face outside. It remains one of the warmest garments ever made, and nothing has replaced it for sheer warmth per layer.
The collar strap
The buckled strap across the collar is not decoration. Pulled tight it closes the deep collar around the throat and seals the jacket's biggest heat leak; released, the collar folds open. On the originals this was the difference between comfortable and dangerous at altitude. On a modern coat it is the difference between wearing a scarf and not needing one.
Living with sheepskin
It is heavy and bulky — that is the cost of the warmth, and it does not layer under anything. Never wash it or let it soak; water mats the wool and hardens the skin permanently. Brush the wool at the collar and cuffs to keep it lofted, and air the jacket rather than cleaning it, since sheepskin resists odour naturally. When it does need cleaning, use a specialist sheepskin cleaner rather than an ordinary dry cleaner, whose solvents strip the skin's oils.
Sizing and made to order
Measure your chest over a jumper, since that is what you will wear underneath. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Browse the B3 leather bomber jackets, our shearling leather jackets, the aviator and pilot leather jackets, or the men leather jackets range. Everything is at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this RAF issue or officially affiliated?
No. It is a fashion jacket in the aviator style, with no insignia and no affiliation with the RAF or any air force.
Is the “fur” real fur from another animal?
No. It is sheepskin shearling — the sheep's own wool still attached to its skin.
How warm is it?
Extremely. It was designed for unheated cockpits, and most owners find it too warm above about five degrees.
Can I wear it under a coat?
No. It is bulky and designed to be the outer layer.
Can it be dry-cleaned?
Not by an ordinary dry cleaner. 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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