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History.com: North Africa Campaign
Beginning on June 10 1940 until May 13 1943 and traversing deserts in Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, the North Africa Campaign was a battle between the Allied and Axis Forces. Two years in, the U.S. joined British forces … Continue reading
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Tagged allied forces, Aviation Jacket, axis forces, cockpit usa, History class, The Cockpit, the north africa campaign, us forces, WWII
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History.com: Jimmie Kayana
Born in Oregon in 1920 to Japanese immigrants, Army Medic Jimmie Kayana fulfilled his ambition of becoming a military man when he enlisted in the U.S. army in 1941. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Kayana was alienated within the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Jacket, bomber jacket, cockpit usa, History.com, The Cockpit, WWII
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Stories of the Jacket: The A-2 with a difference
Of the Cockpit USA collection of fine leather aviation jackets, this particular A-2 bomber stands in a league of its own. Crafted from luxurious goat skin, this jacket is unlike all other A-2s, boasting a removable mouton fur collar, this … Continue reading
Cockpit for Christmas: WWII Government Issue A-2 Jacket
The festive season is here! What better way to show a loved one your love than with a truly iconic jacket. As worn by the iconic General MacArthur, this authentic reproduction of the WWII Government Issue A-2 is a jacket an heirloom … Continue reading
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Tagged A2, Aviation Jacket, bomber jacket, cockpit usa, General MacArthur, leather jacket, The Cockpit, WWII
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History.com: Chaplain G.I.
In the same way that we at Cockpit USA preserve history through the creation of WWII leather aviation jackets, Film Corps is an outreach program that collects, maintains and presents pieces of aged film which captures unseen moments of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Jacket, Chaplain G.I., cockpit usa, cockpitusa.com, history lesson, History.com, military inspired, The Cockpit
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Stories Of The Jacket: R.A.F. Sheepskin Jacket
Designed according to the 1938 Irvin Airchute Co. pattern, the R.A.F. Sheepskin Jacket is the epitome of English heroism during the war and a must addition to any self respecting winter closet! Worn over London skies by English fighter pilots … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Jacket, cockpit usa, leather jacket, R.A.F. Sheepskin Jacket, The Cockpit
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Another Satisfied Customer: Antique Lamb A-2
“My father bought me an A2 18 years ago and the leather still in great condition. I am 33 now and thinking to buy a new one….” – E. Lyes
Another Satisfied Customer: “Second Chance” A-2
“This coat is so awesome that I’ve ordered a new one in a smaller size based on some significant weight loss I’ve recently had. I’m very impressed with the look and feel of this “Second Chance” A-2 Pin Up jacket. Every … Continue reading
Stories of the Jacket: Top Gun G-1
One of Cockpit USA’s finest, the Top Gun G-1 is steeped in a proud sense of achievement in terms of everything this jacket represents and for us as proprietors of genuine military apparel. Decorated with an array of patches of accomplishment, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Jacket, bomber jacket, cockpit usa, g-1 jacket, The Cockpit
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Another Satisfied Customer: B-15 Jacket
“Just received the B-15 jacket yesterday – it is excellent throughout! Very quick shipping as well.” – K. Leman Grab your Cockpit USA B-15 Jacket here!