June 12, 2021 was the 40th Anniversary of the film Raiders of the Lost Ark. This blockbuster action-adventure movie introduced us to the character of Indiana Jones. His iconic leather jacket, fedora & bullwhip launched a franchise that spawned four movies. A fifth movie is slated to be released in 2022. As well a TV […]
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The “Cooper Original” Adventure Jacket is now available from US Wings. History US Wings partnered with Cooper for many years, starting in 1986 and ending when Cooper Sportswear ceased production in the 1990s. Along with the A-2s & G-1s produced was the Indy-style jacket, which was based on an original stuntman’s jacket from the “Raiders […]
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Consumers love US Wings products and service! Great product, great service, great people! We receive thank you letters every week from consumers around the country attesting to satisfaction with their purchases. Read below recent comments from a small sampling of very satisfied customers. Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 Well, the US Wings® Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 […]
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Jun
Jun
If you want a unique, rugged-looking A-2 jacket with loads of character, look no further. Our US Wings Cooper Original Striated Lamb A-2 Jackets are the one for you! We first produced a “striated” lambskin jacket back in the 1980s but this type of jacket has been absent from our current line for quite some […]
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Jun
The Ultimate Guide to Indiana Jones has recently been published and can be found in a store near you. In anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the release (June 1981) of the “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, this magazine is a compilation of twenty five articles celebrating 40 years of Indiana Jones. Featured Articles The […]
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Many people ask what do Indy Jackets and Sgt. Hack have in common? Neil Cooper, a former partner of Sgt. Hack originally conceived the first pattern for the INDIANA JONES movies by combining features of the Air Force A2 and the Navy G1. Eliminating the cuffs and waist band from the A2 and then adding the […]
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May
May
US Wings is proud to introduce our US Wings Cooper Original Indy-style Jackets, just in time for the 40th Anniversary of the first Indy movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (June 12, 1981 – June 12, 2021)! Cooper Sportswear was founded in the early 1920s and was one of the contractors for the A-2 jackets […]
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May
May
The new Cooper Original Jacket by US Wings is now available for pre-ordering. Cooper Sportswear was founded in the early 1920s and was awarded Contract No. W535ac23381 on January 5, 1942 to produce A-2 jackets for the USAAF during WWII. These jackets are now extremely rare and original Cooper-labeled A-2s are considered highly collectible by […]
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Apr
Apr
The US Wings WWII Cowhide A-2 Jacket is back in limited supply! 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 & timeless. Consequently they still look good today and will continue to look good for decades to come! Our […]
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Apr
Apr
US Wings Coast Guard G-1 Jackets are worn by Coast Guard Air Stations from Miami to Cape Cod and San Diego to Alaska! Official US Wings Signature Series USCG G-1 Jacket This is the G-1 we supply to the US Coast Guard! Our USA-made US Wings Signature Series USCG G-1 Jacket features a shell […]
Military Service is a Hack Family Tradition. There are scores of families across the United States whose members have answered the call to serve their country. The Kennedys, Pattons, the Sullivans, to name a few families who chose to serve. On a recent excursion to Kentucky, SFC David Hack (CEO of US Wings) and […]
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Apr
Apr
US Wings has created many Indy Jackets over the years in many types of leather. At last We now believe we have created the US Wings ultimate Indy Jacket! Limited Edition! Our US Wings Cape Buffalo Indy-style Adventurer Jacket is one of the toughest & most durable jackets we manufacture! But how tough & durable […]
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US Wings Women’s A-2 Jackets are created from the same high quality leather as our men’s jackets. They look like the men’s jackets but are sized for women. WASP Jackets Our Women’s WASP Goatskin A-2 is an authentic reproduction of the WWII A-2 made for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). The fit is made […]
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US Wings has long been known for it’s Authentic Indy-Style Jackets. The “Indy-Style” jacket is an integral part of the famous fedora-wearing, bullwhip-toting, tomb-raiding professor of archaeology. As a result of a hybrid of the Type 440 and the A-2, the Indy-Style jackets have their own uniqueness and iconic style. Dashing through the jungle or […]
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Mar
Mar
US Wings is proud to present our 2021 selection of US Army A-2’s and US Navy SWO Jackets! Team Army: Official US Army A-2 Jacket: Our USA-made Official US Army A-2 Jacket is the same jacket that is issued to current US Army personnel. Now you can wear the same jacket! First of all it […]
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Mar
Mar
US Wings offers Top Gun jackets and other items in our Top Gun Collection. Many popular jacket styles achieved their iconic status thanks to appearances in movies. The iconic “Top Gun” jackets are no exception. Two popular examples are our Maverick Top Gun CWU Jacket worn by Tom Cruise in the upcoming movie “Top Gun: […]
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Mar
Mar
Did you know we offer a full line of US Wings Female Bomber Jackets including our Women’s WASP Goatskin A-2? We also offer motorcycle jackets, nylon MA-1s, peacoats and our new US Wings Women’s US Army A-2, all cut & sized specifically for women. Our WASP Goatskin A-2 is an authentic reproduction of the WWII […]
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Mar
Mar
Our US Wings® Barnstormer Leather Vest with removeable collar is a descendant of the vests worn by the barnstorming stunt pilots of the 1920s and ’30s. Its inspiration came from barnstormers who cut the worn-out sleeves off their leather flight jackets and wound up with a sharp-looking (and practical) leather vest. As a result the […]