The Type B-13 Flight Jacket, standardized in March of 1944, was in large part inspired by British-made officer's jackets, to which were added two inset breast pockets with apparent flap. As its designation indicates, this jacket was designed for flying. The large shoulder straps, slash pockets, and various flaps for concealing the buttons, were intended to help with the wearing of a parachute harness. Manufactured until 1945, it was soon replaced by the universal issue Wool, Field Jacket, M-1944 ("Ike" jacket) for walking out. The example featured here was manufactured by Ben ...
