Bristol Blenheim - Hoodie
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Bristol Blenheim
The Bristol Blenheim was a light bomber, originally built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as commercial aircraft in the mid 1930s, it became an important and was extensively used as a bomber by the RAF in the early 1940s. It was an advanced design for its time.
Hawker Fury - Hoodie
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Hawker Fury
The Hawker Fury entered service with the Royal Air Force in May 1931 as an interceptor. It was fast and agile with a maximum speed of over 200mph. This fighter remained in service until 1939, to be replaced by the Gladiator. Sydney Camm developed a monoplane version which eventually became the Hawker Hurricane.
Siskin - Hoodie
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Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
The Armstrong Whitworth Siskin entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1924 as a single seat fighter bi-plane. No.41 Squadron RAF operated the Siskin from RAF Northolt. The Royal Canadian Air Force also ordered the Siskin. Eventually the Bristol Bulldog replaced the Siskin.
Bristol Fighter - Hoodie
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Bristol F2 Fighter
"BIFF" or the Bristol F2 Fighter was a two seat fighter and reconnaissance bi-plane used by the Royal Flying Corps from 1917 and then by 1918 the Royal Air Force had over 1500 F2Bs in service. After WWI the Bristol Fighter continued in service across the British Empire in the Middle East and India.
Tornado GR4 - Hoodie
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Panavia Tornado GR4
The RAF Tornado GR1 experienced a Mid-Life Update and was upgraded and entered service in 1996. The upgrade included CUSP avionics that integrated the Paveway IV weapon with the communications module from Cassidian and TIE (Tactical Information Exchange) from General Dynamics. The GR4 was capable of Mach 2.2 with a range of 870 miles in combat.
Typhoon - Hoodie
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Eurofighter Typhoon
On 9 August 2007 No11 Squadron Royal Air Force took delivery of the multi-role Typhoon. This multi-national fighter was designed as an air superiority fighter and is used by a number of European Air Forces. Export customers include Oman, Kuwait and Qatar. One of the Typhoon's main roles is air defence of the UKs airspace.
Airbus A400M Atlas - Hoodie
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Airbus A400M Atlas
The Airbus A400m Atlas is operated by the Royal Air Force as a tactical air lifter replacing the C-130 Hercules. Other roles include air to air refuelling and medical evacuation. The A400M entered service in 2013 at RAF Brize Norton.
Puma - Hoodie
£45.00
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma
The Puma first flew in 1965 and entered service with the Royal Air Force in January 1971 at RAF Odiham with the designation of Puma HC Mk I, used in the transport role. The helicopter was jointly manufactured by Aérospatiale and Westland Helicopters. The Puma has seen service across the world with the RAF; West Germany, Belize, Northern Ireland, Venezuela and the Middle East in combat and in humanitarian operations. In 2012 the Puma HC Mk 2 entered service with many improvements including two Turbomeca Makila engines, a new defensive aids suite and the ability to carry a greater payload. The RAF Puma fleet will remain in service until 2025.
P-51D Mustang - Hoodie
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North American P-51D Mustang
The Mustang was a long range fighter used in many roles including bomber escort with the USAAF's Eighth Air Force over Germany. Powered by the Packard V-1650, a U.S. version of the Rolls Royce Merlin 66 and armed with six 50 cal machine guns, the Mustang competed well against any aircraft from the Luftwaffe.
P-47 Thunderbolt - Hoodie
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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt was used as a medium range escort fighter and ground attack aircraft. Nicknamed the 'Jug', the P-47 was powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp making it a formidable fighter both in the war over Europe and in the Pacific.
P-40 Warhawk - Hoodie
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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
The P-40 was the modification of the P36 Hawk and came into service at the start of World War II. It was used by all the allied air forces, mainly as an air superiority fighter in Africa, Pacific and China as well as Eastern Europe and Alaska. Most famous were the Flying Tigers. An American Volunteer Group that was part of the Chinese Air Force who operated against the Japanese.
P-39 Airacobra - Hoodie
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Bell P-39 Airacobra
Designed by Bell Aircraft, the Airacobra is a unique design with the engine positioned centrally in the fuselage and a tricycle undercarriage. The P-39 entered service in 1941 with the USSAC, RAF, Soviet Air Force, Free French and Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force. After the war the Airacobra was used in the US National Air Races.
P-38 Lightning - Hoodie
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Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Designed by Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson, the Lightning first flew in 1939 and entered military service in 1941. It had a distinctive design with a central nacelle and twin booms. The P-38 was most successful in the Pacific theatre, flown by aces such as Richard Bong, Thomas McGuire and Charles H. MacDonald. The Honduran Air Force used the Lightning right up until 1965.
P-36 Hawk - Hoodie
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Curtiss P-36 Hawk
The Model 75 or Curtiss P-36 Hawk was introduced into the United States Army Air Corps in 1938. It was the predecessor of the P40 so didn't see much action with the USAAC, but was used by Finland, the French Air Force and the RAF as the Mohawk.
US Navy - Hoodie
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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 Army Air Corps - Hoodie
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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.
Invasion Stripes - Hoodie
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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.
Granby - Hoodie
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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.