This flying jacket was worn by the pilot of the B17 Flying Fortress aircraft ... when Norfolk became a massive airbase for American bomber aircraft and their crews, who helped swing the tide ...

From the American pilots in the first World War to stars of Hollywood in the 1950s and varsity athletes in the 1970s and 1980s, bomber jackets have been a fashion staple for generations.

This piece is for the guys who want styling inspiration on how to wear a bomber jacket. A long while ago I reviewed the Alpha Industries MA-1 Skymaster Flight/Bomber Jacket, and included a ...