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.
Valkyrie - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70,000ft. The programme for the B-70 was cancelled so the aircraft was given to research into high-speed long-duration flight with the programme finally ending in 1969. The last remaining Valkyrie is on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio.
Vampire - Sweat Shirt
£43.00
de Havilland Vampire
The Vampire first flew on 20th September 1943. The Vampire entered service just months after the end of WWII, operated by the Royal Air Force as an interceptor. The type saw service in the Suez, Malaysia and Rhodesian Bush war. This design is available in four colours with a design included on the back of the shirt.
VC-10 - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Vickers VC-10 C.1
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 VC-10 operated air bridges between RAF Brize Norton, Wideawake Airfield, Washington DC and Ascension Island.
Victor K.2 Tanker - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Handley Page Victor K.2
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 Victor flew 375 sorties in the tanker role including during Operation Black Buck.
Voodoo - Sweat Shirt
£43.00
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
The Voodoo fighter-bomber is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-101. It was introduced to the USAF Tactical Air Command in May 1957 as a nuclear armed fighter-bomber. The type was also in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force up until 1984. The reconnaissance version of the Voodoo was used during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was extensively used during the Vietnam War.
Vulcan - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Avro Vulcan
The Vulcan B1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956 and the B2 in 1960. The Vulcan played an important role in the Cold War as the part of the 'V-Force' alongside the Valiant and Victor. It was armed with nuclear weapons, the Blue Steel missile and conventional bombs. The Vulcan was also used for maritime reconnaissance tasks and as a air-refuelling tanker. The Americans affectionately referred to the Vulcan as the 'Aluminium Cloud' owing to its enormous delta wing profile. The Vulcan was used in anger during the Falklands War in 1982 where it delivered conventional bombs onto the airfield at Port Stanley.
Vulcan B.2 - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Avro Vulcan B.2
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 Vulcan flew 5 sorties including operation Black Buck.
Warhawk - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
From graphic designer, Paul Hewitt of Battlefield Design. Battlefield Design specialises in graphics for military historians, publishers and tour operators. This design is printed approx 150mm wide, centred on the chest.
Warning Star - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
The Warning Star is the military version of the L-1049 Super Constellation that entered service in 1954 with the United States Navy and United States Air Force. Its Airborne Early Warning and Control role saw the EC-121 active with the USN over the Atlantic, the Pacific and in Vietnam with the USAF.
Wasp - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Westland Wasp HAS.1
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 Wasp was used in an anti-shipping and personnel movement role.
Wellington - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Vickers - Armstrongs Wellington
The Wellington first flew in 1936 and entered service with the RAF in 1938 as a medium bomber and anti-submarine aircraft. Its distinctive geodetic construction, designed by Barnes Wallis, gave the bomber a greater chance of surviving anti-aircraft flak. Early in the war, Bomber Command used the Wellington for night raids before the Lancaster and Stirlings took on the role and the Wellington went on to anti-submarine duties. Just over 11,000 of these aircraft were built
Wessex - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Westland Wessex
The Westland Wessex was a British development of the Sikorsky H-34 and first entered service with the Royal Navy in 1961. The type was later used by the Royal Air Force and a number of civilian versions were built. The Wessex was used for anti-submarine warfare, but was better known for its role as a search and rescue helicopter. The HCC4 version was used on the Queen's Flight of the RAF to transport VIPs and members of the Royal Family.
Westland Lynx - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Westland Lynx
The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose military helicopter designed and built by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil. Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants. The Lynx went into operational usage in 1977 and was later adopted by the armed forces of over a dozen nations, primarily serving in the battlefield utility, anti-armour, search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare roles.
Westland Scout - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Westland Scout AH.1
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. During the conflict the Scout was operated by both the Army Air Corps and Royal Marines in the anti-tank role.
Westland Sea King - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
Westland Sea King HC4
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 Sea King took on many roles during the conflict. The HAS.2 and HAS.5 types were also deployed.
Westland Wessex - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
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 - Sweat Shirt
£39.00
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.