Z21E004: Airborne 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment "Band of Brothers" A-2 HORSE HIDE Jacket.

Nicknamed the Curahees after the Apache word "stand alone" and made famous by the book "Band of Brothers" by Steven Ambrose and its television movie adaptation. Cockpit USA is pleased to offer the finest replica of the original 1941 russet brown American horsehide A-2 jacket with the insignia of 506 PIR. They fought in world War II in Normandy, Holland and held the line at the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and captured Hitler's mountain hideout in 1945. After world War II, the 506th become an Air Assult regiment and in Vietnam five troopers from the 506th were awarded the Medal of Honor. In 2004 and 2005 the 506th was deployed to habbaniya, Iraq and was then redeployed by early 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom to Afghanistan. The Pair O'Dice insignia which has been displayed on the original 506th A-2's remains a symbol today that cannot be stopped in the cause of freedom.
We present it with honor. (insignia sewn
through lining as were originals)
Proudly made in the U.S.A.
Sizes: (36-46) $425
(48-52) $495

M1944: US Air Force and US Army M1944 Sun, Wind And Dust Goggles

Used by pilots since 1944 through the 1950s in Korea and then adopted by our armored corps as the standard goggles. These are great for cycling, flying and in activities requiring eye protection from dust and wind. Will fit over most but not all glasses. Black with elastic head band. $75

Z9146: The Pilot's Silk Scarf

Imagine the high flying daredevils like "Lindbergh", "Andia", "Earhart" and "Terry and the Pirates" in their open air cockpits in tge 20's and 30's their long scarf flapping behind them in the wind. Cockpit has recreated a 6' long by 11" wide, 100% silk scarf that makes the perfect accessory to any flight jacket. Available in white only. imported. $35

Z21V41T: Tuskegee Jacket

The Cockpit is proud to offer its current issue commemorative Tuskegee airmen's U.S. Air Force flight jacket. This jacket has been handcrafted from specially selected goatskins and is the current issue Air Firce polots'jacket, complete with Tiskegee airmen chest insignia and commemorative hand screen printed lining and embroidered American Flag insignia. Features the same details as our current issue Mil. spec. A-2 and is tailored for a comfortable full fit. Details inlude snap flap pockets with side entry hand warmer pockets, knitted cuffs and waist band and traditional Mil. Spec. lining and zipper. Proudly made in the U.S.A. Sizes: (36-46) $425 (48-52) $450

Picture shows Tuskegee inside lining