AO Sunglasses
AO Sunglasses most popular among U.S. militants. The only world famous aviator sunglasses. Founders of aviator eyewear
AO stands for American Optical. The beginning story of AO Company became the history in optical industry. It was 1826, when William Beecher a Connecticut farm boy who came up with a pair of crude imported specs. He thought that he could do better and then and there the birth of American Optical Company took place in U.S. Before AO, specs were imported from Europe specially France and Germany. Due to the quality manufacturing and production of AO Company, metal frames of gold/silver were in such a high demand that production exceeded twenty times the numbers produced three decades ago.
The research laboratories of AO formulated new eyewear for World War 2. Due to all this work, AO got a permission to supply special eyewear to U.S. Government.
The dedication of AO Company towards defense and national cause was acknowledged in the form of an award called Army-Navy “E” for quality eyewear, sunglasses and goggles.
Flight Gear
Flight Gear used by U.S. Militant is available in market too. Original Aviator Sunglasses has been all time favorites of U.S. military pilots for approximately half century. Equipped with quality that meet up to the requirements of military and issued to millions of U.S. soldiers, sailors, pilots and mariners.
Sky Master
Sky Master of AO is superior to the military spectacles and finest of all. It possess gray lens that offer full protection against UV light. Lenses are chemically hardened to avoid breakage. Available from Sportys.
Original Pilot Sunglasses (OPS) called Flight Goggle 58 earlier, is still the first choice of pilots even after 45 years due to eye protection and high performance. The pair of Original Pilot Sunglasses worn by Commander Neil Armstrong 1969 on moon is a permanent display item of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
AO Sunglasses were not only used officially but also in some movies like ‘Top Gun’ in which the aviators wore aviator shaped frames. The bikers of the movie ‘Easy Rider’ also wore Sun Vogue Sunglasses of AO Company. This movie was released in 1969.
American Optical Sunglasses offer elegant designs, marvelous colors, and quality material in various sizes. AO Sunglasses mainly meant for aviators but also fascinate people who wish to give a touch of an aviator look in their style. AO Sunglasses has been enjoying the flight of success from years and would be enjoying it tomorrow.
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