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Lancaster - Hoodie
£45.00
Avro Lancaster
This is the RAFs most famous heavy bomber from WW2. Designed by Roy Chadwick, the Lancaster entered operational service in 1942. It was powered by 4 Rolls Royce Merlin engines and was capable of carrying a variety of payloads. It played a part in many famous operations that turned the tide of the war.
Lightning - Hoodie
£45.00
English Electric Lightning
THE supersonic fighter of the Cold War, this jet was capable of Mach 2 with an incredible rate of climb still classified to this day. The Lightning entered service in 1959 and retired from the RAF in 1988 having served as an interceptor, notably engaging Russian reconnaissance aircraft that were 'testing' the UK's air defences.
Lightning MK.1A - Hoodie
£48.00
English Electric / BAC Lightning F.MK.1A
This is the first operational Lightning tasked to defend the RAF V-Force stations, armed with Aden cannon and Firestreak missiles. This design is also available as a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Lightning MK.2 - Hoodie
£48.00
English Electric / BAC Lightning F.MK2
The F.2 was a minor improvement on the F.1 with continued use of the de Havilland Firestreak missile and Ferranti AI.23 radar for ranging and guidance. This design is also available as a long-sleeve shirt, t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Lightning MK.3 - Hoodie
£48.00
English Electric / BAC Lightning F.MK3
The F.3 was an extensive improvement on previous marks. With more powerful Avon engines, a squared off tail fin and a top speed of Mach 2. This design is also available as a t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Lightning MK.6 - Hoodie
£48.00
English Electric / BAC Lightning F.MK6
The F.MK6 had a greatly improved range capability with a ventral fuel tank, a bigger wing leading edge tank and could carry over-wing ferry tanks. The F.6 also had a new kinked, conically cambered leading edge, giving it improved manoeuvrability at high altitude. This design is also available as a t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Lightning T.MK.4 - Hoodie
£48.00
English Electric / BAC Lightning T.MK4
The MK.4 entered service with the Lightning Conversion unit in 1961 stationed at RAF Middleton St. George. This design is also available as a t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules - Hoodie
£45.00
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
The C-130 Hercules first entered service in 1956 as a tactical transport aircraft. The The Hercules' versatile airframe developed into many variants, operating a diversity of roles in many varied theatres, operated by over 60 Nations.
Lysander - Hoodie
£45.00
Westland Lysander
Named after a Spartan leader, the Lysander first flew in 1936 and served throughout the Second World War with the Royal Air Force in co-operation with the British Army. The 'Lizzie' had a short-field capability which made the aircraft perfect for clandestine operations with the Special Operations Executive. The Lysander was initially used for artillery spotting and many were lost during the withdrawal of the British Expeditionary Force in France 1940.
Mach Loop - Hoodie
£48.00
The Machynlleth Loop
Aircrews who blast around the loop have another unrepeatable name for this low flying area, but it is commonly known as the 'Mach Loop' or Machynlleth Loop. LFA7 covers a series of valleys in North Wales and is favoured by 'Loopies' who like to capture dramatic images of aircraft training for low-level roles. This fun tshirt features a map of the area on the back of the shirt.
Messerschmitt 109 - Hoodie
£48.00
Messerschmitt Bf109
The Me109 was designed in the mid-1930s by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser. This fighter first saw service during the Spanish Civil war and went on to become the most prolifically produced aircraft ever, used in all theatres of WW2 notably during the Battle of Britain, North Africa and the Eastern Front.
Meteor - Hoodie
£48.00
Gloster Meteor
The Meteor first flew on 5th March 1943. The Meteor was the allies only jet aircraft to see combat operations during WWII. Using Whittle's turbojet, the Meteor entered service with the Royal Air Force and was retired in the 1980s.
Mirage 2000N - Hoodie
£45.00
Dassault Mirage 2000N
Based on the Mirage III the 2000 was developed in the 1970s for the French Air Force and entered service in 1982. So successful was the type it is used by a number of airforces around the world. The 'N' was the Strike variant designed to carry the Aerospatiale Air-Sol Moyenne Portee nuclear stand-off missile.
Mirage F1 - Hoodie
£45.00
Dassault Mirage F1
The Mirage F1 first flew in 1966, entering service in 1973 with Armée de l'Air as an all weather interceptor. The aircraft was widely exported to many airforces including; Ecuador, Greece, Iraq, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Libya. The F1 was eventually replaced by the Mirage 2000.
Mosquito - Hoodie
£45.00
de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
A true multi-role combat aircraft, the Mosquito is an important RAF aircraft of World War 2 and was also operated by countries around the world including the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand airforces. Roles included photo-reconnaissance, bomber, fighter, night-fighter, torpedo bomber and target tug. The Canberra took its place in the early 1950's after 10 years of extraordinary service.
Nimrod - Hoodie
£48.00
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
The Hawker Siddeley Nimrod entered service with Royal Air Force in 1969 and was retired in 2011. This maritime patrol aircraft was a development of the de Havilland Comet. It replaced the Avro Shackleton in the anti-submarine role and anti-surface warfare. Later in its service life it took on the Airborne Early Warning role, eventually replaced by the Sentry.
No.11 SQN - Hoodie
£45.00
XI Squadron
Formed by the Royal Flying Corps, XI Squadron was the first fighter unit. Starting with the Vickers Gunbus at Netheravon, the squadron progressed to Bristol Fighters towards the end of the First War. Aircraft used between the wars include Westland Wapitis and Hawker Harts. At the outbreak of WW2 the squadron deployed to Singapore, armed with the Blenheim. The jet age added the Vampire, Venom and Javelin to the squadron's inventory. The Lightning and Tornado F3 followed with the Typhoon now currently operated by XI Squadron. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
No.23 SQN - Hoodie
£45.00
23 Squadron
Formed by the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 at Gosport, it first operated the B.E.2C as a night fighter to intercept Zeppelins. Towards the end of World War I the squadron converted to Sopwith Dolphins, but was disbanded in 1919. 1925 the squadron reformed at RAF Henlow with the Snipe, then the Gloster Gamecock. During the second world war it operated the Blenheim, Havoc then Mosquito with many battle honours. Post-war types included the Vampire, Venom and Javelin. The Cold war saw the use of the Lightning, Phantom and Tornado F3. In 2019 it was announced that 23 squadron will reform as a 'Space Squadron'. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.