Background: In 1945, the US Army Air Force issued the jacket, aircrew, heavy, type n-3. The first of a long line of successful n-3 style Parks’s. For use by aircrew members in extremely cold environments. The n-3b is a single-breasted, 4 pocket, 3/4 length parka with an outer layer of nylon twill, Insulated with a layer of wool pile fabric and lined with nylon. The integrated parka hood was fur-trimmed, mouton lined. The n-3b is also known as a “snorkel parka” because the hood can be zipped up, leaving only a small opening (the snorkel) for looking out. This jacket appears to have barely been worn. Other than one missing button it it in absolutely amazing condition. The original tags are present. Pit to pit- 29. Pit to bottom hem- 20. The item “VINTAGE MILITARY Men’s Golden Fleece SNORKEL PARKA Coat USAF Coyote FUR 52/54″ is in sale since Monday, November 14, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “p5ych04″ and is located in Round Rock, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.