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The "Dual Ace" Hoodie -
The "Dual Ace" Tee -
The '49 Hangar Stencil Tee - Black -
The '49 Squadron Flight Hoodie -
The '49 Squadron Patch Tee - Black -
The '49 Victory Crest Tee - Emerald -
The 1949 Victory Crest Premium Hoodie -
The Aviator Archive Hoodie -
The Aviator Archive Tee -
The Aviatrix Archive Hoodie -
The Aviatrix Archive Tee -
The Future Ace Tee -
The Unknown Forty-Nine Bomber Jacket -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE Classic Hoodie -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE Legacy Mug -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE Legacy Mug -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE Legacy Sticker -
The Unknown Forty-Nine Mechanic Shirt -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE Retro Trucker Cap: -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE: Classic Stencil T-Shirt -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE: CLASSIC T-SHIRT -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE: Frontline Heritage Hoodie -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE: HERITAGE CARDIGAN -
The UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE: UNKNOWN HOODIE
My journey with UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE began simply, with a profound sense of shock.
At the age of 41, my father shared a YouTube video that exposed the truth of the Tuskegee Airmen’s victory at the "First Ever" USAF Weapons Meet in May 1949. As an African American man raised in Colorado, I was hit with mixed, powerful feelings. There was immense pride in the Airmen’s undeniable skill—winning the competition despite flying older P-47 aircraft —immediately followed by deep frustration that such a crucial piece of our American history had been suppressed.
For 46 years, the 332nd Fighter Group was never officially recognized as the winner. The biggest tragedy wasn't just the injustice done to the four men who flew—Captain Alva Temple, Lt. Harry Stewart, Lt. James Harvey, and Lt. Halbert Alexander —it was the realization that generations of young African Americans had been robbed of this story. A powerful, tangible narrative of excellence was hidden, costing countless missed opportunities to inspire future aviators and leaders.
UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE is my commitment to reversing that loss. This is the first of many suppressed American stories I intend to reclaim and share, using our brand to honor the past while actively funding the future.
10% of UNKNOWN FORTY-NINE net profits will be donated to organizations dedicated to supporting and mentoring future Black aviators and leaders.
