Delta Dart - Sweat Shirt
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Convair F-106 Delta Dart
The Delta Dart is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-106. It was introduced to the USAF in June 1959 as the ultimate interceptor. Early in its service the aircraft broke a world speed record of 1525 mph, piloted by Major Joseph W. Rogers. Its main role was as an air superiority fighter, seeing service in Alaska, Iceland, Germany and South Korea. The Delta Dart was more commonly known as the 'Six'.
Douglas Bader - Sweat Shirt
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Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader
Bader joined the Royal Air Force in 1928 and was commissioned in 1930. In 1931 he lost both legs after crashing during aerobatics which resulted in his retirement. However, at the outbreak of war Bader was accepted as a pilot and fought over Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain. This design celebrates Bader as a Fighter Ace with 22 destroyed to his name, but he was part of the RAF that was served by many men and women who were all heroes.
E-3D Sentry - Sweat Shirt
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Boeing E-3D Sentry
On the cancellation of the Nimrod AEW3 project, the UK and France ordered E-3 aircraft, with the E-3D to be used by the RAF. The E-3D became part of NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force (NAEWCF) receiving tasks directly from NATO, but also operated over Afghanistan and Iraq. The RAF Sentry was supposed to end operations in 2021, however 2 aircraft have been involved in patrols over Poland during Russia's incursions into Ukraine in early 2022.
English Electric - Sweat Shirt
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The English Electric Company Limited
Formed in 1918, English Electric was the conglomeration of five business making munitions, armaments and aeroplanes during World War I. Best known for electric motors and transformers for the rail industry the business expanded into consumer electronics, reactors, guided missiles and aircraft. The company is most famous for producing two aircraft; the Canberra and Lightning jets.
English Electric P1 - Sweat Shirt
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English Electric P1
From 1953 three prototypes were built, including WG760, with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines. This aircraft first flew from Boscombe Down in 1954, piloted by Roland Beaumont. During its third flight WG760 achieved supersonic flight. This design is also available as a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt and hoodie.
Eric Lock - Sweat Shirt
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Flight Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock
Eric Lock joined the RAF in 1939, completed his training and joined No.41 Squadron at the very start of the Battle of Britain. He became Britain's highest scoring fighter pilot, but in 1941 was sadly downed by ground fire over France and his body was never recovered. This design celebrates Lock as a Fighter Ace with 26 destroyed to his name, but he was part of the RAF that was served by many men and women who were all heroes.
Eurofighter Typhoon - Sweat Shirt
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Eurofighter Typhoon
The Typhoon was developed by Alenia Aermacchi, Airbus Group and BAE Systems and entered active service in 2003 primarily with the Italian, German, Spanish and Royal Air Force. This aircraft is essentially a dogfighter, but is being used in both ground attack and reconnaissance roles.
Eurofighter Typhoon DA5 7L-WI - Sweat Shirt
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Eurofighter Typhoon DA5 7L-WI
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is a Eurofighter Typhoon EF2000 of the Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte.
Eurofighter Typhoon JG 71 - Sweat Shirt
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Eurofighter Typhoon DA5 'Richthofen'
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is a Eurofighter Typhoon DA5 of the Jagdgeschwader 71.
F-111 - Sweat Shirt
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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
The F-111 entered service in 1967 as an interdictor, fighter-bomber and strategic bomber. The F-111 pioneered new technologies such as variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbo fan engines and terrain following radar for low-level tasks at high speed. Having served in Vietnam and the Gulf war the Aardvark retired in 1996. The Royal Australian Air Force continued to use the aircraft up until 2010.
F-117 Nighthawk - Sweat Shirt
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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
The Nighthawk first flew in 1981 at Groom Lake, Nevada. The programme was shrouded in security until it was revealed to the public in 1988. First combat operations were during the first Gulf War of 1991 as the Stealth Fighter. With the development of the F-22 Raptor the F-117 was retired in 2008.
F-15 Eagle - Sweat Shirt
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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle has been THE air superiority fighter since the mid 1970s with 104 kills and no losses. The type has also been developed for a ground attack capability. The Eagle has been purchased by other Air Forces including Japan and Saudi Arabia. The Strike Eagle is the all-weather variant that came into service in 1989. After nearly fifty years in service the production of the F-15 Eagle is due to end in 2019.
F-16 Fighting Falcon - Sweat Shirt
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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The USAF took delivery of the F-16 in 1978 and the aircraft has proved to be one of its most successful fighters with many variants produced for export. The US Airforce Reserve and Air National Guard also operate the F-16. Eventually the F-16 will be replaced by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting II.
F-18 Hornet - Sweat Shirt
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McDonnell Douglas FA-18F Hornet
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is a Hornet from the VFA-102 Diamond Backs.
F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Sweat Shirt
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McDonnell Douglas F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom
After the cancellation of the TSR2 project, the Royal Air Force had to find a replacement for the Canberra and Hunter types. Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines, airframes and avionics. The first RAF Phantom entered service in 1969 with the formation of 6 Squadron at Coningsby. The FGR2 took on the roles of Close air support, tactical strike, reconnaissance and air defence. The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.
F-4 Phantom VF-111 - Sweat Shirt
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McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom
The Sundowners was originally Fighter Squadron VF-11 then redesignated as VF-111 in 1948. In 2006 VFC-13 took on the squadron insignia and call-sign and became VFC-111.
F-84 Thunderjet - Sweat Shirt
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Republic F-84 Thunderjet
The Thunderjet entered service with the USAAF in 1947 as a strike aircraft and was used during the Korean War. Famously, the first 'Thunderbirds' display team used the Thunderjet. The F-84 was the first to be capable of in-flight refuelling and carrying a nuclear weapon. The type was eventually developed with a swept wing and re-designated as the Thunderstreak.
F-86 Sabre - Sweat Shirt
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North American F-86 Sabre
This the first American swept-wing transonic jet fighter, entering service with the USAF in 1947. The jet is famed for its encounters in combat with the MiG-15 during the Korean War. After 45 years the Sabre finished its military service with the Bolivian Air Force in 1994.