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    IHM-16 - Olive Cotton Satin B-10 Type Flight Jacket

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    • N
      Niro
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      @Appfaff:

      Me too.  I had my sights set on the whipcord 816s, but thinking this might be my ticket.  After my
      Deck Jacket #fail I'm thinking the sleeves on this will be better for me. Plus it's a classic.

      Only thing that worries me is the waist band looks really small. I know it's supposed to be worn pretty short but 34.3 waist on an XL seems kinda small… I'll pretty much always wear the bottom 5" or so unzipped but still has me worried I'll stretch the ribbing out in a matter of hours.

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      what was the deck jacket fail?

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      • AppfaffA
        Appfaff
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        Just sizing… bought it last year towards the end of winter... dropped 30 pounds over the summer and had to shift it at a steep loss.  Trying to make sure I size correctly this time.

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        • AppfaffA
          Appfaff
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          Since I still can not wrap my head around why there is not more interest in this jacket, I figured I'd share some cool info I found while researching the history of the B-10. I'm sure a lot of you guys know this stuff already, but I found it cool, so I thought it was worth a share.

          "Borrowed" from the History Preservation Website

          "The U. S. Army Air Force Type B-10 Intermediate Flight Jacket was developed as a replacement for both the leather A-2 and sheepskin B-6 Flight Jackets.  The B-10 Flight Jacket was the first cloth-shelled, alpaca fur-lined flying jacket of the USAAF, being standardized for service in July 1943.  However, actual combat issue did not take place until late February 1944, with the 8th Air Force in England receiving an initial issue of B-10 Flight Jackets with the corresponding A-9 Trousers.

          By the spring of 1944, the B-10 Flight Jacket was appearing in much greater quantities, as evidenced by the many 8th and 9th Air Force aircrews outfitted in this jacket in time for the D-Day invasion at Normandy on June 6, 1944.  The B-10 Flight Jacket was an instant success with just about every aviator who encountered one, being much lighter and more versatile than the jackets they replaced.  Intended for wear in climates between 25 degrees and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the B-10 was ideally suited for early spring, late fall and winter.  Fighter pilots took a particular shine to this slick new jacket style, as it afforded them far less bulk and considerably more comfort in their cramped cockpits.  Just as with all of the flight jackets of the USAAF, the B-10 Flight Jacket's natural good looks and smart style immediately made it a coveted garment with anyone who could get their hands on one.  This proved especially true among most of the senior officer ranks of the U. S. Army fighting in Europe, as numerous photographs depict non-flying, non-USAAF personnel, such as Generals Ridgeway, Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley wearing the B-10 Flight Jacket even though they had no rightful authorization to wear the jacket.  Furthermore, all officers of the U. S. airborne units received B-10 Flight Jacket as issue garments just as they had once been issued leather  A-2 Flight Jackets, thus furthering their elite image within the army.  But it was the fighter pilot of 1944 and 1945 who was most typically personified through the wearing of a B-10 Flight Jacket."

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          • N
            Niro
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            I like the B-10 but problem is money. On priority list it is lower on the list for me

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            • AlexA
              Alex
              IHUK Crew
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              A rare sighting of a M-16 in the wild

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              • GilesG
                Giles
                IHUK Crew
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                Looks like jolly good bass fishing there…...

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • rocketR
                  rocket
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                  rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                  It's all humbug, like everywhere
                  R.I.P. Geo

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                  • piranhaP
                    piranha
                    Haraki san Prodigy
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                    @rocket:

                    I like the jacket.  If it's OK to ask, how tall are you and what size is the jacket?
                    Thanks

                    Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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                    • rocketR
                      rocket
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                      these are just some pics from Japan @piranha, to show some fits, so my height will not really help ya, sry

                      rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                      It's all humbug, like everywhere
                      R.I.P. Geo

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                      • madmosesM
                        madmoses
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                        @Appfaff:

                        Since I still can not wrap my head around why there is not more interest in this jacket, I figured I'd share some cool info I found while researching the history of the B-10. I'm sure a lot of you guys know this stuff already, but I found it cool, so I thought it was worth a share.

                        "Borrowed" from the History Preservation Website

                        "The U. S. Army Air Force Type B-10 Intermediate Flight Jacket was developed as a replacement for both the leather A-2 and sheepskin B-6 Flight Jackets.  The B-10 Flight Jacket was the first cloth-shelled, alpaca fur-lined flying jacket of the USAAF, being standardized for service in July 1943.  However, actual combat issue did not take place until late February 1944, with the 8th Air Force in England receiving an initial issue of B-10 Flight Jackets with the corresponding A-9 Trousers.

                        By the spring of 1944, the B-10 Flight Jacket was appearing in much greater quantities, as evidenced by the many 8th and 9th Air Force aircrews outfitted in this jacket in time for the D-Day invasion at Normandy on June 6, 1944.  The B-10 Flight Jacket was an instant success with just about every aviator who encountered one, being much lighter and more versatile than the jackets they replaced.  Intended for wear in climates between 25 degrees and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the B-10 was ideally suited for early spring, late fall and winter.  Fighter pilots took a particular shine to this slick new jacket style, as it afforded them far less bulk and considerably more comfort in their cramped cockpits.  Just as with all of the flight jackets of the USAAF, the B-10 Flight Jacket's natural good looks and smart style immediately made it a coveted garment with anyone who could get their hands on one.  This proved especially true among most of the senior officer ranks of the U. S. Army fighting in Europe, as numerous photographs depict non-flying, non-USAAF personnel, such as Generals Ridgeway, Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley wearing the B-10 Flight Jacket even though they had no rightful authorization to wear the jacket.  Furthermore, all officers of the U. S. airborne units received B-10 Flight Jacket as issue garments just as they had once been issued leather  A-2 Flight Jackets, thus furthering their elite image within the army.  But it was the fighter pilot of 1944 and 1945 who was most typically personified through the wearing of a B-10 Flight Jacket."

                        This is awesome - thanks for sharing! Knowing this jacket has a long history of badassness makes me want it more!

                        What would Jesus wear?

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                        • rocketR
                          rocket
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                          At least we now have some more fit pics… fecking sadly this mad warm, sharp jack is too damn tight on me... If someone is on the fence, tear it down and garb one, while still available.... damn it....

                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                          R.I.P. Geo

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                          • Max PowerM
                            Max Power
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                            IMO it looks dope on you. A great testimonial for that piece!

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • neph93N
                              neph93
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                              @rocket what @Max Power said. Looks brilliant.

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                              • Dame Vera Lynn
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                              • madmosesM
                                madmoses
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                                @rocket ya I'll echo these guys, it looks boss! Where do you feel that it's too tight? Or are you just wanting a roomier fit for ease of layering?

                                I'm still on the fence between this, the IHM-15 and the deck jacket (all so amazing in their own ways)…but once it gets colder I'm going to "tear the fence down" and grab one of them bad boys

                                What would Jesus wear?

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                                • rocketR
                                  rocket
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                                  Cheers guys, just doesn't help… pics might not tell, but it is too tight in the arms and shoulders to be comfy. Not speaking to think about to wear anything other than a tee under it... what would be Ok for me. But even with just the tee, there is not enough freedom of movement... and boy that sucks, since I really like it...

                                  Way warmer and heavier than I expected it and to quote someone  😉 "It's off the scale amazing.  I have no idea why it does not sell like crack…..."

                                  rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                  It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                  R.I.P. Geo

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                                  • piranhaP
                                    piranha
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
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                                    @rocket
                                    I'm a 40" jacket size for suits, etc. and got a medium and thought it was a tad tight, but I think it will loosen up with wear and movement.

                                    Keep it.

                                    Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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                                    • rocketR
                                      rocket
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                                      Cheers for the info mate @piranha

                                      Already returned it and still thinking if I should swing on a Medium…

                                      Love to see some pics, if you have a min...

                                      rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                      It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                      R.I.P. Geo

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                                      • piranhaP
                                        piranha
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
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                                        @rocket I'll do it a little later today.
                                        Bear with me.

                                        Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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                                        • rocketR
                                          rocket
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                                          sure mate, not in a rush at all…

                                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                          R.I.P. Geo

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                                          • piranhaP
                                            piranha
                                            Haraki san Prodigy
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                                            Please note; I don't have a gut!
                                            I'm wearing 666SII again and can't make a dent in them.

                                            Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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