The Real McCoy’s Type B-15C Flight Jacket - Navy

The Real McCoy’s modified B-15C is a meticulous reprodution of the predecessor to the MA-1. It’s crafted from a custom-produced Nylon 66 twill fabric and finished with era-accurate, custom-made hardware.

FABRIC: Nylon 66 twill
STYLE/FIT: Regular
COLOUR: Navy
DETAILS:
-Style no. MJ24113 140
-66 nylon shell and lining
-Cotton wool pile interlining
-Wool ribbing
-Brass dot buttons
-#7 wire front zipper, black oxidized
-50s Oval-shaped sleeve zipper, black oxidized
ORIGIN: Made in Japan

The Type B-15C Flight Jacket was introduced in the 50s by the U.S. Air Force, replacing the Olive Drab B-15B. Primarily to distinguish the USAF from other military branches, the B-15C comes in an Air Force Blue colorway. The nylon used here is a custom-produced fabric that authentically replicates the characteristics of 1950s-era Nylon 66. Nylon 66, invented by DuPont Co., became the material of choice for military jackets due to its superior durability and flame resistance. The fabric has a tough yet smooth hand with a high shine.

The original Type B-15C featured a fur collar, but was soon ‘modified’ to replace the existing collar with a wool-knit collar in its place, intended to reduce the flammability of the jacket but was also a response to the changing cockpit conditions that meant a larger helmet was required. The result was the B-15C Modified, expertly recreated here by The Real McCoy's and denoted by the over-stitched label on the collar. 

The process of removing the fur collar lead to many examples with mismatched thread around the collar and at the rear waistband; the contrast white stitching is true to this original detail. The brass dot buttons are MIL-SPEC and black oxide-treated, as are the 1950s Talon sleeve zippers and wire front zipper. This B-15C also includes lined diagonal snap-closed slash pockets and the all-important pen pocket detailing on the upper left arm.

Elliot wears size 38 jacket. He is 185cm tall and weighs 74kg / 6ft 1" and 163 lbs.