This is a type N-3B, a heavy-zone (-10°C to -30°C) flight jacket made by Buzz Rickson's, a brand that thoroughly analyzes yarn spinning and weaving, fabric materials, parts and forms, and revives famous flight jackets in the modern age.
The N-3B was adopted in the mid-1950s as the successor to the N-3A, which was adopted after the N-3, and is the originator of flight jackets for extremely cold climates. The N-3B is the most distinctive feature of this jacket.
The N-3B is made of a large number of materials and parts, and many innovations for heat retention are scattered throughout the jacket.
The hood, with coyote fur and boa lining, is designed to be large enough to allow the pilot to wear it with a helmet without obstructing visibility in a blizzard.
A belt attached to the top of the hood allows the depth of the hood to be adjusted.
There are slash pockets on both sides of the chest and flap pockets on both sides of the waist.
Both pockets are quite large, but since they are designed to be worn in cold climates, they are designed to be easily accessed even with gloves on.
The inside of the pocket has exposed wool pile, ensuring high heat retention even when used as a hand warmer.
On the left shoulder is a utility pocket with a brilliant air force mark.
As with the pocket, large buttons are used for easy removal and attachment even with gloves on.
The force buttons for reinforcement have two sections, one penetrating to the lining and the other not (bottom two), to avoid interference with the deep slash pockets.
The front is triple-layered with a button-fastening placket, front zip, and quilted wind flap on the back placket.
This is to prevent cold wind from entering and also to prevent snow from sticking to the zipper and freezing.
The zipper is an auto-locking zipper made by Crown.
The front placket is short so as not to get in the way when seated, but since a drawcord is placed at the internal waist position, it can be tightened to prevent wind and snow from entering, and it also plays a role in adjusting the silhouette.
In addition, the ribs at the cuffs are also placed inside to thoroughly pursue warmth retention.
Both the outer and inner lining are made of nylon material in the Air Force regulation color of sage green.
Thick wool pile is used for the padding.
The sizing of Buzz Rickson's' flight jackets is based on actual vintage models, and in the case of the N-3B, the jacket is large because it is intended to be worn over a certain amount of clothing.
For this reason, many people choose one size smaller than their usual size for town use.
In the modern age, it attracts many people as a winter military fashion item, but the N-3B made by Buzz Rickson's, which pursues the functionality of the real thing, is also distinguished by its cold-weather protection, and is recommended for motorcyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
・Made in Japan
Size Chart(cm)
※From the center of the back neck point to the sleeve end
Size/Back Length/Chest/※Sleeve
S(36)/78/63/91
M(38)/80/66/94
L(40)/82/69/96
XL(42)/84/71.5/98
