The Re-Issue of a WWII Classic! The Russet Brown WWII A-2 is returning! The “WWII look” is in and it’s easy to see why. The style of many of the garments from that era were so classic and timeless that they still look good today and likewise will continue to look good for decades to […]
MIlitary Field Jackets as worn by our soldiers and civilians have been part of our society. Based upon a design by Maj. General James K. Parsons, Military Field Jackets were designed so that they could be worn with both winter and summer uniforms. The olive drab cotton field jacket known as the OD Jacket was […]
US Wings Customer Satisfaction is our most important goal. We pride ourselves in providing the finest quality product and customer service. We receive letters daily from customers who are thoroughly pleased with our products and services. Read what our customers are saying about US Wings. CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS Dear Sgt HacK, Just wanted to say that […]
“Indy-Style” jackets from US Wings are an integral part of the famous fedora-wearing, bullwhip-toting, tomb-raiding professor of archaeology. A hybrid of the Type 440 and the A-2, the Indy-Style jackets have it’s own uniqueness and iconic style. Dashing through the jungle or racing across the desert, the jackets will protect you from all the elements. […]
Are US Wings Jackets in the Movies and Television? A question often asked. US Wings jackets are seen in many movies and Television shows. As a result of their reputation for authentic quality product they supply Bomber Jackets, Indy Jackets, Nylon flight jackets and military accessories . US WINGS JACKETS IN THE MOVIES Harrison Ford […]
The Kid’s Top Gun-Maverick MA-1 Jacket has the newest patch, ” VX-31 “Dust Devils” worn by Tom Cruise in the movie Tom Gun-Maverick. Supplied to Paramount pictures,this is the Air Test and Evaluation squadron patch. The movie, Top Gun- Maverick, will be released in June 2020. Tom Cruise, reprises his role as Pete”Maverick” Mitchell. […]
Restoring Vintage Leather Jackets preserves historical and personal treasures. US Wings has skilled craftsmen that can perform expert leather jacket repair. We can replace cuff and waistbands, linings and G-1 collars. We also do patch sewing, sleeve shortening, and minor leather and pocket repair. RESTORED VINTAGE LEATHER JACKETS TESTIMONIAL The family of Lt. […]
People ask does US Wings repair Leather jackets? Why replace when US Wings can repair your favorite leather jacket. US Wings offers worldwide Professional Leather Jacket Repair services. Tune-up your old favorite with a new zipper, lining, cuff & waistband and more. We repair all brands and types of leather jackets, including motorcycle jackets. Established […]
History of the G-1 flight jacket The military G-1 Flight jacket is the fur-lined-collar, leather jacket worn by US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard flyers. The jacket was brought to use by the US Navy in the 1930’s as the M-422A. The revised US Military flight jacket developed in 1947 […]
Many people ask who is Sgt Hack and US Wings.com? Sgt. Hack, a Vietnam veteran, is the founder of US Wings and US Wings.com is a online store. In 1986, he pioneered e-commerce. USWings.com obtains over a million hits each month. We have been featured in numerous magazines, business journals, newsletters, televisions shows and the […]
The A-2 Bomber Jacket an historical perspective Modern A-2 Bomber Jacket Years of effort to reintroduce the A-2 bomber jacket finally succeeded in 1988. Perhaps influenced by the popularity of the film “Top Gun“. Avirex won the first Air Force A-2 contract. Neil Cooper USA won later contracts. Which is now U.S. Wings of Ohio. […]
Bomber jackets are very often mislabeled. True bomber jackets were the jackets worn by flight crews in the B -17 and B -24 Aircraft. As the planes were not pressurized and had open windows for gun ports, flight crews were exposed to sub-zero temperatures. The crews wore B-3 jackets, as shown above, and pants with […]
The WWII A2 Bomber Jacket is back! The Army Times reported that the United States Army will be reissuing the WWII A2 Bomber Jacket in 2020. The first group to wear the new WWII A2 Bomber Jacket will be forward facing units such as recruiters from the United States Army Recruiting Command. US Wings Bomber […]
The US WIngs company is releasing a new “Top Gun” G1 Jacket. The sequel to the original “Top Gun”; Top Gun: Maverick, is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on June 26, 2020, by Paramount Pictures. Our Cape Buffalo “Maverick” Top Gun G1 Jacket is the ultimate version of this venerable flight […]
I recently came back from a vacation and I brought the grand-kids to a cave near the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, we went camping with the Best Tent and let me tell you that we had a lot of fun. It was a common tourist trap kind of place, trinkets for sale, small geodes on […]
“In the Next Year”…That’s what Tom Cruise is saying about the filming of Top Gun 2, and his reprisal of his role as Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell should drive the fans of the original 1986 movie back to the theaters. WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE: @TomCruise just confirmed that Top Gun 2 is happening! “I’m gonna start filming […]
Take a virtual tour of US Wings Take a virtual tour of US Wings headquarters and retail store. Get a special look into the owner, Sgt. David D. Hack, in these YouTube videos. Originally filmed for the Ernie Stadvec show in 2010.