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A bomber jacket is traditionally short (waist-length) outerwear with a gathered, ribbed waistband and matching cuffs. It has a zipper front, often four functional pockets at the top and sides.

Aside from different types of leather, bombers are also made using polyester, nylon, and cotton. Throughout its evolution, bomber jackets can either have a flat round collar matching the waistband or a shirt collar that is either plain or with a shearling lining.

Bomber jackets were historically introduced during World War I when most aeroplanes did not have an enclosed cockpit, and the need for durable, warm winter jackets  was high. Purely serving for function, the U.S. Army and the Aviation Clothing Board established this jacket as part of the uniform.

During World War II, however, another variant of the bomber jacket was introduced called the B3. This jacket was a revised version of the Bomber Jacket style that matched the advancements in aerospace technology. Flying at higher altitudes simply meant warmer clothing which was how the sheepskin flying jacket was created.

While the bomber jacket was essential for the military, it gradually trickled into the wardrobes of civilians. The bomber jacket, made from nylon and featuring an orange lining, was one of the most popular as it crossed various borders and civilizations.

The bomber jacket could have received its name from its initial introduction as part of the military uniform. Based on history, the very first bomber jackets were worn by military pilots during World War I and II hence the name being drawn from realistic elements at the time.