item no.232290097658 Alpha Industries B-7 Vintage Genuine Sheepskin Leather Parka Brown Size : XL PRODUCT DETAILS Originally designed during World War II for flight and ground crews in extreme cold climates. The B-7 Parka was in production for only one year making it extremely rare and valuable. Real genuine sheepskin leather and fully lined with soft, plush Sherpa Hood trimmed with real Coyote fur Two deep open-top cargo pockets originally used for holding maps, in contrast color as the original Two additional front zippered pockets Reinforcing leather at key stress points PRODUCT HISTORY The B-7 was authorized for official use on July 12, 1941, by the U.S. Army Air Corp. Unlike other sheepskin Air Corps jackets, the B-7 was a parka style, mid-thigh length with an attached hood. The B-7 was designed for use by ground crew personnel assigned to Northern European bases and by the bomber crews that had to endure exceeding ...