Movie Monday: Von Ryan's Express
Known as the great Frank Sinatra's most successful movie, Von Ryan's Express is an adventure packed feat not to be missed! Set during World War II, this 1965 film tells...
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January 04, 2013
America At Its Best: SS Jeremiah O’Brien
Despite weighing in at an astounding 10,000-tonnes, the gargantuan SS Jeremiah O'Brien was built by San Francisco’s ship workers in under eight weeks in 1943. Upon entering service, she played...
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January 03, 2013
History.com: Flying in the South Pacific
Among History.com's vast archive of footage tracking yesteryear and beyond, Cockpit USA came across a video which warmed our hearts and left us brimming with pride in our American heritage....
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January 03, 2013
Cockpit USA Promotion!
With the new year well and truly here, Cockpit USA would like to take the opportunity to gift all our customers a 100% cotton sweater with every purchase of a...
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January 02, 2013
See America: Ellis Island
Once upon a time Ellis Island was the first port of call for new arrivals to the United States. Before being officially registered and granted entry, immigrants were legally and...
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January 02, 2013
New Year = New Flights at the AAM!
As proud sponsors of the American Airpower Museum located in Farmingdale, Long Island, we at Cockpit USA are delighted to announce an old but new addition to the flying squad!...