Oakley® Standard Issue is proud to release this year’s American Heritage Collection Airplane Art. Paying tribute to the heroic pilots of the greatest generation.
World War II was a defining moment in American history. Allied forces demonstrated unprecedented bravery and ingenuity to combat imperialistic aggression, exemplified by the iconic nose art of WWII planes such as the P-51 Mustang, the P-40 Warhawk, and even more famously – The Superman Spitfire. This artwork serves as an enduring reminder of our national virtue during this challenging period.
Included in the American Heritage Collection Airplane Art are three models: Holbrook, Gascan, and Drop Point.
Holbrook draws inspiration from the P-51 Mustang, a single-seat long-range fighter/fighter bomber. Gascan draws inspiration from the P-40 Warhawk, a plane that boasted uncontested speed in a dive, and was part of the famous Flying Tigers. Lastly, Drop Point draws inspiration from the Supermarine Spitfire, an agile single-seat fighter that was the backbone of the Royal Air Force – the only British fighter produced during the war.
American Heritage Collection Airplane Art is Available Now
Standard Issue Gascan® American Heritage – Airplane Art
Plutonite® Lenses offer top UV Protection filtering 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm Three-Point Fit holds lenses in precise optical alignment while eliminating pressure points common with frames that hook the ears O-Matter™ stress-resistant frame material is both lightweight and durable for all-day comfort and protection Oakley® Twin Toric lens technology with HDO®
Standard Issue Holbrook™ American Heritage – Airplane Art
Lightweight O Matter™ frame material with Square O metal icon and front rivet accents 6 base lens geometry with HDO® Polarized and Iridium® options available Prescription Lenses Available with Prizm™ lenses to enhance color, contrast and detail for an optimized experience Available with Oakley prescription lenses : Power range +2.00 to -3.00
Standard Issue Drop Point™ American Heritage – Airplane Art
Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter™ frame material Unobtainium™ nosepads increase grip with perspiration for a no slip grip Three-Point Fit: Comfort and performance that holds lenses in precise optical alignment Metal Icon Accents Asia Fit version available Available with Prizm™ lenses to enhance color, contrast and detail for an optimized experience HDPolarized: Minimizes glare via technology that produces a comprehensive, single-layered lens (optional) Optimized peripheral vision and side protection of 8.75 base lens curvature Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of Iridium™ lens coating (optional) Optical precision and performance that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards Impact protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for High Velocity and High Mass impact resistance Maximum clarity at all angles of vision with patented XYZ Optics™ UV protection of Plutonite™ lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm Available with Authentic Oakley Prescription Inserts
Drew Wallace is a veteran of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and has served in support of both OIF and OEF. He has been part of the Oakley SI team since 2012 and served in both product and marketing roles.