Bomber Command - Hoodie
Bomber Command - Hoodie £45.00
RAF Bomber Command insignia RAF Bomber Command was active from 1936 to 1968 with attached squadrons of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF. During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action, 8500 wounded and 840 became POWs. A high price was paid which is now commemorated with a memorial at Lincoln Cathedral and Green Park in London. This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto, 'Strike Hard Strike Sure'.
Bomber Command - Sweat Shirt
Bomber Command - Sweat Shirt £39.00
RAF Bomber Command insignia RAF Bomber Command was active from 1936 to 1968 with attached squadrons of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF. During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action, 8500 wounded and 840 became POWs. A high price was paid which is now commemorated with a memorial at Lincoln Cathedral and Green Park in London. This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto, 'Strike Hard Strike Sure'.
Granby - Hoodie
Granby - Hoodie £45.00
Operation Granby 1991 As part of a coalition force, the Royal Air Force played an important part in suppressing the Iraqi Air Force and use of Scud ballistic missiles. The Gulf War Air Campaign started in mid-January 1991 with airbases being the initial targets followed by strategic targets such as oil refineries, communications and road systems. This designs shows a battle worn insignia and a nod to a Tornado GR1 from 15 Squadron that carried a motto 'Mig Eater' hand painted on its fuselage.
Granby - Sweat Shirt
Granby - Sweat Shirt £39.00
Operation Granby 1991 As part of a coalition force, the Royal Air Force played an important part in suppressing the Iraqi Air Force and use of Scud ballistic missiles. The Gulf War Air Campaign started in mid-January 1991 with airbases being the initial targets followed by strategic targets such as oil refineries, communications and road systems. This designs shows a battle worn insignia and a nod to a Tornado GR1 from 15 Squadron that carried a motto 'Mig Eater' hand painted on its fuselage.
Invasion Stripes - Hoodie
Invasion Stripes - Hoodie £45.00
Invasion Stripes In May 1944 the new marking scheme was approved by Air Chief Marshall Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory. Thousands of aircraft were to be involved in the invasion so the distinctive stripes reduced the risk of being attacked by friendly forces. The stripes were painted only on fighters, PR aircraft, troop carriers and light bombers. As Operation Overlord progressed the stripes appeared only on the undersurfaces to avoid air attack whilst on the ground. Stripes were used again in later conflicts such as Korea and the operation in the Suez. This design features a weather worn insignia and Overlord stencil.
Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt
Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt £39.00
Invasion Stripes In May 1944 the new marking scheme was approved by Air Chief Marshall Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory. Thousands of aircraft were to be involved in the invasion so the distinctive stripes reduced the risk of being attacked by friendly forces. The stripes were painted only on fighters, PR aircraft, troop carriers and light bombers. As Operation Overlord progressed the stripes appeared only on the undersurfaces to avoid air attack whilst on the ground. Stripes were used again in later conflicts such as Korea and the operation in the Suez. This design features a weather worn insignia and Overlord stencil.
Roundel - Hoodie
Roundel - Hoodie £45.00
Royal Air Force Roundels This graphic displays roundels used by RN Fleet Air Arm, Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force through the ages. Initially the Union Flag was painted on early combat aircraft, but roundels were used to avoid confusion with the German Iron Cross. The Royal Flying Corps started using the blue outer and red centre roundel in December 1914. The roundel evolved over the years and varied according to the role of the aircraft it was painted on.
Roundel - Sweat Shirt
Roundel - Sweat Shirt £39.00
Royal Air Force Roundels This graphic tshirt displays roundels used by RN Fleet Air Arm, Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force through the ages. Initially the Union Flag was painted on early combat aircraft, but roundels were used to avoid confusion with the German Iron Cross. The Royal Flying Corps started using the blue outer and red centre roundel in December 1914. The roundel evolved over the years and varied according to the role of the aircraft it was painted on.
US Army Air Corps - Hoodie
US Army Air Corps - Hoodie £45.00
The USAAC insignia The US Army Air Service was formed by order of President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 as the US entered the First World War after which the United States Army Air Corps was formed in 1926 as part of the United States Army as a result of legislative changes in the War Department. The service rapidly grew in the 1930s even during the Great Depression. In 1941 the Army Air Corp's role change to training and logistics within the newly formed United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). This design features a weather worn cocarde of white star and red dot.
US Army Air Corps - Sweat Shirt
US Army Air Corps - Sweat Shirt £39.00
The USAAC insignia The US Army Air Service was formed by order of President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 as the US entered the First World War after which the United States Army Air Corps was formed in 1926 as part of the United States Army as a result of legislative changes in the War Department. The service rapidly grew in the 1930s even during the Great Depression. In 1941 the Army Air Corp's role change to training and logistics within the newly formed United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). This design features a weather worn cocarde of white star and red dot.
US Navy - Hoodie
US Navy - Hoodie £45.00
US Navy insignia US Naval aviation began with aviator Glenn Curtiss who was contracted by the US Government to fly aircraft from land bases and from aboard ships at sea. The first of which was from the cruiser USS Birmingham by a Curtiss pilot, Eugene Ely. In World War Two the aircraft carrier became the most powerful naval weapon system, particularly in the Pacific War. This design features battle worn Stars and Stripes.
US Navy - Sweat Shirt
US Navy - Sweat Shirt £39.00
US Navy insignia US Naval aviation began with aviator Glenn Curtiss who was contracted by the US Government to fly aircraft from land bases and from aboard ships at sea. The first of which was from the cruiser USS Birmingham by a Curtiss pilot, Eugene Ely. In World War Two the aircraft carrier became the most powerful naval weapon system, particularly in the Pacific War. This design features battle worn Stars and Stripes.
Valiant - Hoodie
Valiant - Hoodie £45.00
Vickers Valiant XD875 The Valiant started service in 1955 at RAF Gaydon. It was the first RAF aircraft to drop a nuclear bomb during a test at Maralinga, Australia. It became one of the the UK's ultimate deterrent - VForce. XD875 was the last airframe to come off the production line.
Valiant - Sweat Shirt
Valiant - Sweat Shirt £39.00
Vickers Valiant XD875 The Valiant started service in 1955 at RAF Gaydon. It was the first RAF aircraft to drop a nuclear bomb during a test at Maralinga, Australia. It became one of the the UK's ultimate deterrent - VForce. XD875 was the last airframe to come off the production line.