The Original Pilot Sunglasses from American Optical, are performance tested but with that classic aviator styling. The AO Original Pilot Sunglasses are standard issue to all branches of the US Military. A favorite of US military pilots and aviators for more than 50 years! Engineered to rigid military specs and issued to millions of US soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen since 1958. Makes a great gift for any sunglasses wearer. Special pricing. Made in the USA.
U.S. Wings recently added to OTEXA’s Made in U.S.A. Database
The AO Original Pilot Sunglasses features:
- Steel Alloy Gold Frames
- 98% UVA protection
- 100% UVB protection
- Polished True Color® gray glass lens
- Comes with a soft protective carrying case
- One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty*
- Sizes: 52 mm, 55 mm & 57 mm
- Colors: Gold, Silver & Black
- Made in USA
The AO SkyMaster™ Lenses
- SkyMaster™ Glass lenses offer superior clarity and scratch resistance. Chromatically tuned True-Color™ Gray tint reduces eye fatigue in bright light conditions.
- Lens Filter Category: 3
- 100% UVA/UVB protection
- Anti-reflective backside coating
- Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating
- Impact-resistant (ANSI Z80.3)
- Scratch-resistant material and hardcoat
- Distortion-free for optical clarity
AO Sunglasses:
The AO company began in 1826. William Beecher came to Southbridge for an apprenticeship in Providence, RI. This is where he learned the jeweler’s trade. In the years of this trade, he encountered with a pair of typically crude imported spectacles. He decided that he could do better. During WWII, AO led the industry with new optical products. They supplied the US Government with new products; gun-sights, bomb-sights, AR glass, aviation goggles, and instrument applications. The Flight Goggle 58, known as the Original Pilot Sunglasses, were also produced for the US military. It provided pilots with protection, optical performance and comfort. They were the first pair of sunglasses to be on a mission to the moon. Also featured in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.
*Manufacturer’s Warranty:
John R –
Sgt Hack,
I received my exchanged cotton pilots jacket today. I am so impressed with your customer service. Despite the fact that the mistake was mine, you guys jumped right in and replaced the jacket with the correct size in a week and a half. Wonderful! Thank you for this level of service.
Everything I have purchased from US Wings exceeds my expectations, from the leather jacket to the AO pilot’s sunglasses to the cotton jacket and top it off with outstanding customer care and service assures that I will be a customer for a long time.
Take care, bro.
John R
Can Tho 67-68
Fred –
US Wings,
I received Orig. Pilot 57 mm Gold and a free USCG baseball cap via UPS this evening. As usual very fast, well packaged delivery. Product as described. Thanks again.
Fred W
CWO4 USCG retired
Antonio –
Sgt Hack and US Wings,
I want to report that I received the order (Original Pilot Sunglasses) on time and in perfect condition. I was extremely satisfied with the service provided by US Wings. Excellent work!!!
Lieutenant Antonio Carlos Eiterer
Brazilian Air Force
Thomas F.P –
Gentlemen/Ladies:
Just received my AO flights glasses. What a treat! More than I expected. I apologize for the question and answer part of my phone order: Are they AO manufactured? Are you sure they have bayonet templates? Are they made to original mil spec, even close to mil spec will be great. Are the pictures the real product?
Shame on my skepticism!!! I had my previous pair of glasses since my Civil Air Patrol days, about 30 years ago and when they finally gave out I was distraught over the replacement costs I was quoted.
You came through with flying colors. My OP55G glasses are perfect and exactly what I wanted. Thanks for a great product, not to mention a truly great price. Read “Welcome Home” last night and enjoyed it greatly.
Thomas F. P