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C47 D-day Flight Experience

C47 D-day Flight Experience

| What a great weekend to experience American Airpower Museum’s (AAM) WWII reenactment by taking the C47 D-day Flight Experience. It was such a thrill to take a fight in such a historic plane, the Douglass C-47 “Skytrain” a.k.a. SECOND CHANCE. So proud to be contributing to the preservation of our US History and honoring those who have fought to protect this country! Highlights include “dressing the part”, speaking with the pilots in the cockpit mid-flight, pretending to do a jump, the scenic view.

A Big Thanks to our Pilot (Jim Vocell) and Co-Pilots on the flight as well as to all the event staff and volunteers (many of which are veterans). +++ Not to mention Jeff & Jacky Clyman.

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Cockpit USA | B-15 Z2702

Cockpit USA | B-15 Z2702

Retailing for $750, this 100% oiled, deer tanned, cowhide, jacket is a recreation of the 1944 bomber jacket that was worn by WWII army air force pilots. The jacket features a luxurious removable mouton fur collar, zip in quilted lining vest insulated with a polyester fiberfill. Other details include a front zipper over a wind flap, two snap close side entry pockets, inside pocket for wallet, cell phone or media player, original style oxygen mask tab, knit cuffs and waistband, and sleeve pen/pencil pocket. Proudly made in the U.S.A.

I’ve worn this out every day since I got it and it’s by far one of the best quality jacket I own! COCKPIT USA

Sorry I look a bit tired in this but it’s not a …. bad photo overall – It’s abou the jacket anyway!

CPT Winter 2011

CPT by Cockpit USA – Winter 2011 Collection

Military inspired sportswear line of Cockpit USA = CPT (civilian pilot training)
Fall/Winter collection features chunky knitwear and military inspired outerwear.

“We’ve thrown out our battered boat shoes, packed away our shorts and bid a final farewell to the balmy climes of summer. However, fear not for we are not forlorn in the slightest but instead very excited to present a preview of this season’s dapper new collection. Staying ever faithful to Cockpit USA’s signature style of heritage imbued clothing, this season’s line consists of perennial wardrobe staples such as the black leather racer with knitted collar, the Vintage G1 jacket, a WWII waxed cotton navy deck jacket boasting aluminium fireman clasps and a classic, fitted field jacket. Sheepskin, coyote trims and waxed finishes permeate the autumnal hued collection for an understated, yet edgy aesthetic. The WWII Hybrid Coat is innovatively brought up to date in olive wool with contrasting hazel brown leather accents while the asymmetrical lines of the navy Oarsmen Coat and grandly built Upper Bridge Coat with leather strap features epitomise the entire collection’s slant of putting contemporary twists on classic favorites.” – Cockpit USA