Flying at frigid high altitudes called for a special item of clothing to keep American airmen warm. The Army Air Corps designed the A-3 Flying Trousers, companion item to the B-3 Flying Jacket, with this exact purpose in mind. A-3 Flying Trousers were actually ordered by the Army Air Force with the B-3 Flight Jacket as a two-piece suit, not as a separate item; for every B-3 Flight Jacket that was made, there was a respective pair of A-3 Trousers. Constructed from the same materials as the jacket, they were designed to be worn with the B-3 Flight Jacket in extremely low temperatures.

Eastman Leather decided to recreate Army Air force history and make available, once again, the Type A-3 Winter Flying Trousers for the flying clothing enthusiast. Lovingly crafted with deft precision from high-quality North American sheepskin, these A-3s match the original item to the finest detail, including authentic zippers that run the entire length of the leg. Since these represent wartime A-3s, they are dyed dark brown on vegetable-tanned sheepskin, fully trimmed with Havana Brown Horsehide (Seal Brown Horsehide by request), authentic A-3 woven label, correct-width all-cotton webbing suspenders that have the authentic white underside, and reproduction 1942 nickel-plated Talon zippers, all of which make these another must for your flying-gear collection. Interestingly, A-3 Trousers actually require a greater square footage of sheepskin material to produce than a jacket, so they are priced accordingly, but we've endeavored to keep these as affordable as possible.

Available in sizes: 38 - 46.  Custom order only.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from England

Our U. S. Army/USAAF Officers' “Pink” Drab Shade 54 Trousers will take you back to a time when true gentleman’s outfitters, with creaking floorboards and the smell of new cloth and polished oak shelves, could be found on your downtown’s main street, and a proper tailor dressed in a suit and tie and with a tape measure around his neck served you – “Suits you, sir!”

An officer serving in the U. S. Army of the 1940s was not issued much in the way of clothing. Officers received a clothing allowance stipend as part of their monthly pay and this was to be used to privately purchase uniforms from the base clothing store or quartermaster, off-base commercial shops or to engage a tailor for custom making of one’s uniform.

During the height of World War II, dozens of American commercial clothing manufacturers produced officer-grade trousers for purchase. All of these trousers had to meet a standard specification accepted by the  U. S. Army, hence the term ‘Regulation’ Army Trousers. But where there was latitude in the standard regulation, such as the specific shape of pocket flaps, fly closure, belt loop configuration, etc., each of the commercial uniform makers each had their own design. One detail common to all of the officer trousers of the 1940s is the fabulous quality of the all-wool elastique fabric, which was specified by the U. S. Army. Our reproduction trousers are made to be worn and used regularly and to function in a demanding, military environment, just as the original trousers were and unlike the typical costume-grade trousers on the market, which are best suited for those who may only need to wear these trousers for dress-up a handful of times in their life.

We have had the heavy-weight, all-wool elastique made following the original military specs. culled from archival repositories. Officers' 'elastique' trousers (alternatively known as 'Cavalry Twill' to many) are just superb, unlike anything you’ll find even in the best men's shops today; the average weight per pair is 2lbs! The drape, handle and color of our elastique is absolutely indistinguishable from the original, too. The best features found on the best-made original vintage trousers have been incorporated on our trousers. From the satin-lined waistband to the fine elastique, these trousers are so accurate you’ll think you’ve stepped back into a 1940s military post exchange.

Dress like a true West Pointer with a pair of these and just look sharp! Check out these authentic features:  

• Copy of original maker’s label design produced on a vintage shuttle loom • Custom manufacturing of authentic 1940s-spec. two-ply, four-season, heavy, all-wool elastique, not a cheap and inaccurate poly-wool blend

• Custom manufacturing of authentic satin rayon lining for waistband area • Authentic urea buttons

• Security waistband tab

• Wear-resistant reinforcement at ankle cuff

•Three-inch inseam turn-up

• Hidden, gentleman’s waistband pocket

• Authentic zipper fly

• High-quality, dense-weave durable pocket linings in 100% Cotton • 100% cotton-thread assembly

*PLEASE NOTE: Trouser belt depicted in photos is not included and not available through us.

Fitting: Please follow our SIZING TIPS page to obtain advice for selecting the correct size.   Available in even waist sizes as follows: 28” waist x 32” length 30” waist x 34” length 32” waist x 34” length 34” waist x 34” length 36” waist x 36” length 38” waist x 36” length 40” waist x 36” length  

Imported from England