Movie Monday: Patton

Officially labelled as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2003 by the Library of Congress, Patton is without a doubt a contender for the Cockpit USA Movie Monday hall of fame....

AAM Archives: The Best of 2012 Part 1

With the start of a new year, as well as looking forward it is sometimes good to look back and appreciate all that has passed. As proud sponsors of the...

History.com: A Soldier's Story

Dropped in Khe Sanh in central Vietnam in 1968, marine medic Raymond Torres found himself in a world of chaos and fighting set against a picturesque setting. A heart wrenching...

Stories of the Jacket: B-3 Hooded Sheepskin Flight Jacket

The big chill is here! To accommodate the harsh winter weather and colder climates, Cockpit USA have modified the B-3 Bomber with the addition of a shearling, real coyote fur...

Made In USA: E. Vogel

A fellow New York based company, E. Vogel was established in 1879 and by the eponymous Egidius Vogel in lower Manhattan. Craftsmen of boots and shoes made of the best...

AAM: The Ultimate Museum Tour

Along with being preservationists of history and bold adventure seekers at heart, we at Cockpit USA are also proud sponsors of the American Airpower Museum - which makes combining our love...

America At Its Best: Liberty Memorial

Home to the official World War I museum of the United States, the Liberty Memorial is a National Historic Landmark replete in both splendor and honor. Standing proud at 217...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...