Westland Wessex - Long-sleeve T-shirt
£27.00
Westland Wessex HAS.3
To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The Westland Wessex roles during the conflict included anti-submarine and insertion of special forces.
Whirlwind Fighter - Long-sleeve T-shirt
£27.00
Westland Whirlwind
The Whirlwind entered service with the Royal Air Force as a heavy fighter in 1940. It was the most heavily armed and fastest fighters at the time and was used for ground attack missions over France, being particularly good at destroying locomotives. Due to engine and manufacturing problems the aircraft was replaced by the Hawker Typhoon in 1943.
Whirlwind Helicopter - Long-sleeve T-shirt
£27.00
Westland Whirlwind
The Westland Whirlwind is the British built version of the Sikorsky S-55/H-19 Chickasaw. This type first flew in 1953 and entered service with the Royal Navy in 1954. 848 Naval Air Squadron was the first to operate the Whirlwind in the utility and search and rescue roles. The Royal Air Force and French Navy took on the type in the late 1950s. The RAF search and rescue operated the Whirlwind in a distinctive yellow livery. The Wessex and Sea King eventually replaced the Whirlwind.
Whittle E.28/39 - Long-sleeve T-shirt
£30.00
Gloster E28/39
The Whittle first flew on 15th May 1941. The Whittle, also known as the Pioneer or G.40 was Britain's first jet engined aircraft created for the Air Ministry to test Frank Whittle's new jet propulsion technology. This experimental aircraft led to the development of the Meteor.