TYPE B-15C REAL McCOY MFG.CO. / MODIFIED Size:42 and the illustrious few who

and the illustrious few who could manage that – dubbed the American Olympic Drinking Team – included the likes of William Holden

The black and gray fabric had a distinct visual quality that made stains less noticeable

and is now worn casually by many

Featuring ribbed collar and cuffs

praised for being a light weight and comfortable alternative to earlier plastics

TYPE B-15C REAL McCOY MFG.CO. / MODIFIED Size:42 and the illustrious few whoThe Type B 15C Intermediate Flight Jacket was introduced by the U. S. Air Force in 1950 as a replacement for the Olive Drab B 15B, primarily to distinguish the USAF from other military branches through the use of the Air Force Blue colorway. The Type B 15C featured a tonal fur collar, but following a USAF directive of 1954, the B 15C was modified to replace the existing collar with a wool knit collar in its place, resulting in the B 15C MODIFIED as