Since its introduction in the late 1930’s, the G-1 has remained standard issued gear of the US Navy. Returning to the G-1’s roots, Cockpit USA’s replications have remained true to the jacket’s birth. Using the original military spec patterns calling for use of genuine mouton fur collars from the WWII era, Cockpit USA’s US Navy Mil Spec G-1 is truly authentic. This jacket is also available in Long sizes.

Features 

• 100% goatskin leather
• Silky nylon lining
• Mouton shearling collar
• Bi-swing back
• Under arm grommets for ventilation
• Front zipper over USN wind flap
• Two front flap pockets
• Interior snap close pocket
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• This is a regular fit jacket
• Available in brown
• Proudly made in the USA.

During WWII, the ‘battle worn’ look of a pilot’s jacket was a visual reflection of his courage and bravery. Recreating this effect, the "100 Mission" jacket is crafted using antique lambskin which features purposely made surface irregularities and natural graining to recreate a weather-beaten appearance. With continued wear, the color of the leather will lighten and its texture will become richer, adding to the vintage characteristics of the jacket. The ‘100 Mission’ jacket is manufactured according to A-2 military specified detailing and does not contain fiberfill or bulky insulation, making it suitable for all seasons and particularly perfect for warmer climates. The jacket boasts side entry hand warming pockets, an interior pocket and a woven “equipment label” sewn into the lining. Made in the USA of imported leather.

• Antique lambskin leather
• Silky lining with woven equipment label
• Snap down collar
• Front zipper under wind flap
• Two front flap snap pockets
• Side entry pockets
• An interior pocket
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• This is a regular fit jacket  
• Proudly made in the USA.

The Type A-2 flying jacket was officially standardized by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1927, as the successor to the Type A-1 flying jacket. The military specification number for Type A-2 is 94-3040, Drawing Number 31-1415, but spec. labels found in the jackets themselves show this to be 30-1415.

The A-2 was traditionally awarded to an Army Air Forces officer upon completion of basic flight training, and always before graduating to advanced training. The informal standard system of distribution was airmen lining up in front of boxes containing jackets of various sizes and handed out by the base Quartermaster.

The flight jacket became a treasured item to all airmen, and was worn with as much pride as their wings. During their service, crews often added and removed squadron patches, rank marks, mission markings and occasionally painted artwork depicting the type of aircraft they flew, or the Nose Art painted on their aircraft.

We are proud to offer a limited edition re-issue of an original variant of the A-2 Air Army Force pilot's jacket introduced as official uniform wear in 1931 and permitted to be made of goatskin even though the original specifications called for horsehide with goatskin as an alternative. We offer this recreation of the goatskin alternative because we believe that both leathers provide a good historical perspective on this iconic jacket. Our jacket is unique because it is made of veg tanned goatskin as were the originals that were made during the 1930’s and 40’s. We then use our specially developed process to gently age the leather to give it the look and patina of hundreds of hours of flight time in the cockpit as it would have been used before and during World War 2.

Features include side and top entry pockets with snap close flap, knit cuffs and waistband, side entry pockets were a sometime custom feature added by the pilots themselves for convenience. Proudly made in the USA.

• Vegetable tanned goatskin leather
• Silky lining
• Snap down collar
• Front zipper under wind flap
• Two front flap snap pockets
• Side entry pockets
• Two interior pockets
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• This is a regular fit jacket
• Available in brown
• Proudly made in the USA.

The Type A-2 flying jacket was officially standardized by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1927, as the successor to the Type A-1 flying jacket. The military specification number for Type A-2 is 94-3040, Drawing Number 31-1415, but spec. labels found in the jackets themselves show this to be 30-1415.

The A-2 was traditionally awarded to an Army Air Forces officer upon completion of basic flight training, and always before graduating to advanced training. The informal standard system of distribution was airmen lining up in front of boxes containing jackets of various sizes and handed out by the base Quartermaster.

The flight jacket became a treasured item to all airmen, and was worn with as much pride as their wings. During their service, crews often added and removed squadron patches, rank marks, mission markings and occasionally painted artwork depicting the type of aircraft they flew, or the Nose Art painted on their aircraft.

The sheepskin B-3 was first issued to bomber pilots in early WWII. To protect them from cold weather situations while flying high altitudes in open cockpits the B-3 quickly proved to be one of the military’s favorite. The Women’s B3 Bomber Jacket is an accurate replication of this classic style used during the war, now tailored especially for women.

• Soft supple double-faced Shearling
• Leather welted seems
• Brass belted collar
• Waist straps for extra warmth
• Two front pockets
• This is a slim fit jacket
• Available in brown
• Proudly made in the USA.

Preceding its reintroduction in 1987, We worked closely with the Air Force Uniform Board at the Pentagon and the Product Development Group at Wright Patterson Airbase on modern specifications for the new A-2 jacket, adapting the WWII version to cater to current aircrew needs. True to the original in spec, intrepid in its past
and classic in style, the A-2 jacket is a timeless wardrobe piece of history. This jacket is also available in Long sizes.

• Hand cut aniline goatskin leather
• Cotton blend russet lining
• Snap down collar
• Brass front zipper under wind flap
• Two front flap snap pockets
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• This is a slim fit jacket
• Available in brown
• Proudly made in the USA.

The Type A-2 flying jacket was officially standardized by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1927, as the successor to the Type A-1 flying jacket. The military specification number for Type A-2 is 94-3040, Drawing Number 31-1415, but spec. labels found in the jackets themselves show this to be 30-1415.

The A-2 was traditionally awarded to an Army Air Forces officer upon completion of basic flight training, and always before graduating to advanced training. The informal standard system of distribution was airmen lining up in front of boxes containing jackets of various sizes and handed out by the base Quartermaster.

The flight jacket became a treasured item to all airmen, and was worn with as much pride as their wings. During their service, crews often added and removed squadron patches, rank marks, mission markings and occasionally painted artwork depicting the type of aircraft they flew, or the Nose Art painted on their aircraft.

• Made in USA using the finest components found worldwide.
• Signature bayonet temples designed for military pilots
• Lifetime-warranted solder joints
• Military Issued: HGU4/P, MIL-S-25948
• Mineral crown glass lens
• 100% UV Protection
• Adjustable cushioned silicon nose pads for customized fit
• Package includes a case, microfiber cleaning cloth, and small maintenance kit

A stunning atlantic-blue multi-layer mirror that reduces glare and provides a neutral all-purpose tint for mirrored sunglasses in a lite lens. Blue lens sunglasses are often revered as the best colored mirror sunglasses.

Technology: SkyForce™ Lite Lens, Vector™ Anti-Reflective backside coating, Blue Wave™ HEV Blue Light Management, 100% UVA and UVB.

DECAL 4 INCHES

We present the most comprehensive and unique collection of aircraft markings anywhere on the globe.  Our high quality designs drafted after military and civilian markings are accurate and exacting in detail.  

DECAL 4 INCHES

We present the most comprehensive and unique collection of aircraft and aeronautical markings anywhere on the globe.  Our high quality designs drafted after military markings are accurate and exacting in detail. 

DECAL 3 3/4 INCHES

We present the most comprehensive and unique collection of aircraft and aeronautical markings anywhere on the globe.  Our high quality designs drafted after military and civil markings are accurate and exacting in detail. 

DECAL 4 INCHES

Note: We present the most comprehensive and unique collection of aircraft markings anywhere on the globe.  Our high quality designs drafted after military and civilian markings are accurate and exacting in detail.  

Decal - 3 1/2 Inches Wide

We present the most comprehensive and unique collection of aircraft and aeronautical markings anywhere on the globe.  Our high quality designs drafted after military and civil markings are accurate and exacting in detail. 

The Dual time zone GMT watch has all of the classic De Pol styling and quality, and all at an affordable price! Available with small Tailhook second hand.

All GMT watches will come on either a brown or black leather band with white stitching. 

SPECS:

• 44mm 2 piece 316L Stainless steel case

• Domed Saphire crystal

• Water proof leather strap

• Fold-over stainless steel clasp

• Swiss quartz movement by Ronda

The Dual time zone GMT watch has all of the classic De Pol styling and quality, and all at an affordable price! Available with small Tailhook second hand.

All GMT watches will come on either a brown or black leather band with white stitching. 

SPECS:

• 44mm 2 piece 316L Stainless steel case

• Domed Saphire crystal

• Water proof leather strap

• Fold-over stainless steel clasp

• Swiss quartz movement by Ronda

The Dual time zone GMT watch has all of the classic De Pol styling and quality, and all at an affordable price! Available with small Tailhook second hand.

All GMT watches will come on either a brown or black leather band with white stitching. 

SPECS:

• 44mm 2 piece 316L Stainless steel case

• Domed Saphire crystal

• Water proof leather strap

• Fold-over stainless steel clasp

• Swiss quartz movement by Ronda

DePol custom “Wings of Gold” Rotary Wing Edition GMT watch is brand new to the GMT line up! This has been in the making for a while and months were spent perfecting the rotor minute and second hands to be as detailed as possible. Our “Wings of Gold” Rotary Wing Edition Watch comes standard on a black leather band with a fold-over stainless steel clasp.

Additional straps and case back engraving are also available and can be added to your cart from below. Engraving is limited to 40 characters.a

Specifications:

• Swiss-engineered Quartz movement for unparalleled precision
• Diameter: 44mm
• Case: Stainless Steel or DLC (Black)
• BGW9 Lume
• Case Back: Screw-in
• Water Resistant, 100m
• Domed, sapphire crystal
• Strap: Black leather
• Assembled in the United States by American watch craftsmen

 On some Pacific Islands, there exists a deadly, black venomous pit viper called the Habu.  When the top secret brainchild of Kelly Johnson and the Skunk Works, none other than the worlds fastest air breathing aircraft, the A-12, and later SR-71s first flew into their remote base of Kadena AFB, Okinawa, the local people couldn’t help but notice the strange and menacing shape thundering in the sky.  The Titanium monster came to be known as Habu, as did the crews that flew her.  

One of the first Habu to appear over Kadena, was Number 974, and on March 21st 1968, USAF SR-71 #974 flew the First Operational sortie over Vietnam, piloted by Jerry O'Malley and RSO Ed Paine. #974 went on to become the Blackbird who flew the most operational missions, and for each mission flown, a Habu was painted on her side.  Once the crew amass more than 5 Habu snakes, they were considered aces.

In recognition of having the most operational missions, a large Habu, wrapped around a red number 1 was painted on the tails of #974.  She became known as “Ichi-Ban” translated to “number one” in the local language.

On April 21^st, 1989, Blackbird #61-17974, better known as “Ichi-Ban” departed Kadena on a mission.  At the controls were Pilot Lt. Col Dan House, and RSO Blair Bozek.  As #974 accelerated through three times the speed of sound, the left compressor bearing froze, causing the immediate disintegration of the port engine, and resultant explosion from the catastrophic failure sending shrapnel through critical hydraulic lines.

Lt Col House managed to slow #974, and even decend below 10 thousand feet. Both crew ejected safely, and were quickly rescued by local fishermen in the waters below.

Only one of the two section seats from Habu #974 was recovered.  According to legend, the other ejection seat, having never been found,  was being used by a local tribal chief as his personal throne.

As SR-71 Operations came to a close in 1990, the DET 1 commander had a plaque placed on a hill that overlooked the base, that came to be known as “Habu Hill”

This vantage point is dedicated to the magnificent SR-71 Blackbird, known worldwide as the Habu. The first SR-71 arrived at Kadena Air Base on 9 March 1968 and the last aircraft departed on 21 January 1990. Throughout those twenty-two years, the Habu roamed Pacific skies unchallenged in war and peace to insure the freedom of the United States and her allies. Habu Hill stands as a memorial to the SR-71, the special men and women who sustained its strategic reconnaissance mission and to all people who gather here and know that jet noise is truly the sound of freedom.

 Sayonara Habu.

Detatchment One, Nineth Strategic Reconaisance Wing 

You know the part in 'High Flight where it talks about putting out your hand to touch the face of God? Well, when we're at speed and altitude in the SR, we have to slow down and descend in order to do that.

— USAF Lt. Col. Gil Bertelson, SR-71 pilot

The YB-52, the second XB-52 modified with additional operational equipment, first flew on 15 April 1952 with "Tex" Johnston as pilot. A two-hour, 21-minute proving flight from Boeing Field, King County, near Seattle, Washington to Larson AFB was undertaken with Boeing test pilot Alvin M. Johnston and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Guy M. Townsend. The XB-52 followed on 2 October 1952. The thorough development, including 670 days in the wind tunnel and 130 days of aerodynamic and aeroelastic testing, paid off with smooth flight testing. Encouraged, the Air Force increased an initial order to 282 Boeing B-52s.

After countless years of service, and after earning the nickname of BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fellow) there were concerns about the lifespan of the fleet. Several projects beyond the B-52, the Convair B-58 Hustler and North American XB-70 Valkyrie, had either been aborted or proved disappointing in light of changing requirements, which left the older B-52 as the main bomber as opposed to the planned successive aircraft models. On 19 February 1965, General Curtis E. LeMay testified to Congress that the lack of a followup bomber project to the B-52 raised the danger that, "The B-52 is going to fall apart on us before we can get a replacement for it."

All these years later, the B-52 is alive and very well, and will remain in service long after the B-2 and B-1 bombers have retired to the boneyards, once again proving to be ageless in her reign, the Buff is still smoking its 8 engines, and flexing her massive wings around the world!

The first incarnation of the Jolly Roger was established on January 1st, 1943 at NAS Norfolk, as VF-17, flying the F4U Corsair. Inspired by the Corsair name being derived from the French Privateers, better known as Pirates. VF-17's commanding officer Tommy Blackburn selected the  Jolly Roger's stark white skull placed against a sinister black background as the squadron's insignia. Sporting the fearsome bone markings, VF-17 became known as the highest-scoring Navy squadron of World War II.

On 1 May 1944, the first VF-84, "Wolf Gang" was formed around a nucleus of veterans of VF-17 (the original "Jolly Rogers"). VF-84 took part in the invasion of Iwo Jima; raids on Tokyo, and other targets located on the Japanese mainland; the discovery and sinking of battleship Yamamoto; and support of the invasion of Okinawa.  

On 11 May 1945, while off Okinawa, two Japanese kamikazes struck the USS Bunker Hill carrier in quick succession. A bomb carried by kamikaze aircraft penetrated down to the pilots' ready room. 22 members of VF-84 lost their lives on that day. Both the carrier (then flagship) and its air group were knocked out for the remainder of the war. The squadron was disestablished on 8 October 1945

By wars end, the pilots of VF-84 were credited with 92 shootdowns for a loss of 4 Corsairs in air-to-air combat, with a kill ratio of 48:1. 

The second VF-84,  known as the Vagabonds, was established on July 1, 1955, at NAS Oceana flying the FJ-3 Fury. VF-84's commanding officer, formerly with VF-61, requested to change his squadron's name and insignia to that of the Jolly Rogers. His request was approved on April 1, 1960. The squadron then was reassigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 and transitioned to the F8U-2 Crusader in 1959. VF-84 continued to fly the F-8C Crusaders for several years prior to being introduced to the F-4B, J and N in 1964, until ultimatly transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat in early 1976.

VF-103 adopted the Jolly Roger after VF-84 was disestablished on October 1, 1995 , all the Sluggers aircraft were repainted with ominous all-black tails and black bands with gold chevrons painted on the side of the forward fuselage.

After a last deployment ”Last time baby” on John F. Kennedy with Carrier Air Wing Seventeen and returning to NAS Oceana in December 2004, VF-103 gave up their F-14B Tomcats and began transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and transfer to Carrier Air Wing Seven. The squadron was officially re-designated as VFA-103.

The Jolly Rogers continue a long-standing tradition of “passing the bones” to the new members of the squadron (FNGs). The skull-and-crossbones encased in glass, known simply as “Ernie” is the remains of Ensign Jack Ernie of VF-17. During a fierce battle over Okinawa, Ensign Jack Ernie was attempting to disengage from a fight due to loss of oil pressure. He was jumped by two Japanese Zeros and fought valiantly, even managing to splash one with his crippled Corsair, but was shortly overcome by the second Zero. As his F-4U Corsair plunged towards the sea, Ensign Ernie managed to make one last transmission: “Skipper, I can’t get out, remember me with Jolly Rogers.” 

Sierra Hotel Aeronautics (SHA) Phonetic abbreviation for “shit hot", The highest praise; the pilot’s favorite and all-purpose expression of approval from fellow aviators. Wearing the Sierra Hotel Crew Cap is a declaration of your personal pursuit of aeronautical excellence.

During wartime, flight crews quickly discovered that baseball caps not only provided better protection from the glaring sun when spotting enemy aircraft, but also enabled a more comfortable fit under their headsets.  Long missions under the sun soaked canopy caused fatigue and a reduction of flight crew readyness.  For this reason many crews began to fly with baseball caps in the Pacific Theater of Operations. 

During the Second World War, St. Louis Cardinals manager Billy Southworth received a unique handwritten request. 

It seems that a commander of a Marine fighter squadron in the Pacific made an offer to Southworth that he could not refuse. If the St Louis Cardinals sent baseball caps to his squadron based in the South Pacific, he and his pilots would guarantee to shoot down one Japanese fighter for each cap received. 

Each chemtrail crew cap comes with a chemtrail crew certificate of qualification to proudly display in your office, or show your family and friends!

Introducing the worlds first, and only Chemtrail Operations Flight Crew baseball cap! With a tip of the hat to our DiHydrogen Monoxide Geoengineering crews around the world, our titanium on black crew cap proudly honors your tireless work for all to see!

Stratospheric Aerosol Geoengineering crews (You know who you are...) have openly admitted to generating Dihydrogen Monoxide on almost all aircraft they have operated.

FACT: Dihydrogen Monoxide is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, two elements that are regularly used in rocket fuel, bombs and hair bleach. It is also a proven and openly accepted fact that it is a major component in Chemtrails.

FACT: Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is both colorless and odorless Hydric acid. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol. 

FACT: DHMO has been known to cause burns to exposed areas of human skin, induce the spread of mold and fungus, and even serve as a carrier for a multitude of bacteria and disease.  

Sorry...there is no such thing as Chemtrails. Dihydrogen Monoxide may sound scary, but in reality, it is simple H2O, better known as water.  That is what condensation trails, or "contrails" truly are... simple aircraft induced clouds.