Mens B3 Aviator Black Fur Bomber Leather Jacket
The Mens B3 Aviator Black Fur Bomber Leather Jacket is the modern reading of a heritage pattern. Black shearling did not exist on original issue jackets — they were natural brown — so a black B3 reads as contemporary outerwear rather than as a period reproduction, while keeping every practical advantage of the construction.
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Material: Real shearling sheepskin, black
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Fit: Regular fit, generous by design
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Closure: Front zip with throat straps
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Color: Black hide with natural wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, dry naturally away from heat
What black does to the B3
Three things. It removes the vintage-aircraft association entirely, so the jacket sits comfortably alongside modern clothes rather than demanding a whole heritage outfit around it. It sharpens the contrast with the cream fleece at the collar, cuffs and hem, which makes the shearling far more visible from a distance. And it hides winter grime better than brown does — useful on a jacket worn through salt, grit and rain.
The construction underneath is unchanged: one sheepskin, wool in, hide out, no separate lining for cold to get past.
Warmth, and what it costs you
Shearling is the warmest construction we make. That is the whole point of it. The cost is weight and bulk — a full B3 is heavy on the shoulders and substantial through the body, and no amount of pattern work removes that. If you want warm and light, you want a lined leather jacket, not a shearling one.
Wool also keeps insulating when slightly damp, unlike down, which is a genuine advantage in a wet-cold British or northern American winter.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size. The pattern already allows for the fleece; sizing up produces something oversized. Collar straps close the throat in wind or unbuckle to fold the collar back.
Honest points: this is a reproduction-style fashion jacket, not military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. And shearling is a cold-and-dry material — avoid heavy rain and never dry it on a radiator.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after your order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for brown and hooded versions, Shearling Jackets for the wider range, Flight Jackets for lighter aviator cuts, and Men Leather Jackets for everything else. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fur real?
It is real sheepskin with the wool attached — shearling — not a fur trim added to a leather shell.
Were original B3 jackets black?
No, they were natural brown. Black is a modern interpretation, which is why it reads contemporary rather than vintage.
Is this military surplus?
No. It is a reproduction-style fashion jacket with no service insignia or issue history.
Is it heavy?
Yes. Weight and bulk are inseparable from shearling's warmth.
Should I size up?
No. The pattern already allows for the fleece thickness.
What if it gets wet?
Dry it naturally away from all heat, then brush the wool. Avoid heavy rain.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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