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The classic U.S. Air Force Pilot Sunglasses. Made in the USA since 1958.

NASA Astronaut James B. Irwin

Original Pilot $140.00

 NON-POLARIZED / GLASS

 Temple: Bayonet

 Lens: Color Correct (Grey )         

Size: 52, 55, 57

Original Pilot $140.00

 Non-Polarized / Glass

 Temple: Bayonet

 Lens: Color Correct (Grey )         

Original Pilot $140.00

 Non-Polarized / Glass

 Temple: Bayonet

 Lens: Color Correct (Grey )         

Original Pilot      

 POLARIZED
 Frame Color: Gold, Black, Matte Chrome

 Size: 52, 55

 Temple: Bayonet

 Lens: Color Correct Grey Polycarbon​ate

 $140.00                             

Size: 52, 55

Lens: Color Correct Grey Polycarbon​ate Polarized

Size: 52, 55

Lens: Color Correct Grey Polycarbon​ate Polarized

Size: 52, 55

Lens: Color Correct Grey Polycarbon​ate Polarized

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NASA Astronaut James B. Irwin

For over 60 years, the classic U.S. Air Force Aviator Sunglasses.

Made in the USA since 1958.

It was in 1958 that the Flight Goggle 58, now known as the Original Pilot Sunglass was produced for the US military to provide pilots with maximum protection, optical performance and comfort. Right to the present time, the Original Pilot is still being manufactured in the AO complex in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

 

In fact the Original Pilot Sunglass was honored to be the first ever sunglass to land on the moon worn by Commander Neil Armstrong and the crew of Apollo 11 in 1969. It now resides on permanent display in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

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