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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'.

Mosquito - Hoodie £45.00

de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito A true multi-role combat aircraft, the Mosquito is an important RAF aircraft of World War 2 and was also operated by countries around the world including the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand airforces. Roles included photo-reconnaissance, bomber, fighter, night-fighter, torpedo bomber and target tug. The Canberra took its place in the early 1950's after 10 years of extraordinary service.

B-25 Mitchell - Hoodie £45.00

North American B-25 Mitchell The Mitchell entered military service in 1941 as a medium bomber. The B-25 served in all theatres of world war II with notable operations such as the Doolittle Raids launched from the USS Hornet 4 months after Pearl Harbor.

Mirage 2000N - Hoodie £45.00

Dassault Mirage 2000N Based on the Mirage III the 2000 was developed in the 1970s for the French Air Force and entered service in 1982. So successful was the type it is used by a number of airforces around the world. The 'N' was the Strike variant designed to carry the Aerospatiale Air-Sol Moyenne Portee nuclear stand-off missile.

Messerschmitt 109 - Hoodie £48.00

Messerschmitt Bf109 The Me109 was designed in the mid-1930s by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser. This fighter first saw service during the Spanish Civil war and went on to become the most prolifically produced aircraft ever, used in all theatres of WW2 notably during the Battle of Britain, North Africa and the Eastern Front.

B-26 Marauder - Hoodie £45.00

Martin B-26 Marauder The Marauder entered service in the Pacific in 1942 and was involved in the Battle of Midway. The B-26 was then allocated to support the allied invasion of North Africa followed by combat in Sicily, Italy and Southern France. Great success was achieved during the build-up to D-Day with the attack on Bridges and V1 launching sites.

Mach Loop - Hoodie £48.00

The Machynlleth Loop Aircrews who blast around the loop have another unrepeatable name for this low flying area, but it is commonly known as the 'Mach Loop' or Machynlleth Loop. LFA7 covers a series of valleys in North Wales and is favoured by 'Loopies' who like to capture dramatic images of aircraft training for low-level roles. This fun tshirt features a map of the area on the back of the shirt.

Lysander - Hoodie £45.00

Westland Lysander Named after a Spartan leader, the Lysander first flew in 1936 and served throughout the Second World War with the Royal Air Force in co-operation with the British Army. The 'Lizzie' had a short-field capability which made the aircraft perfect for clandestine operations with the Special Operations Executive. The Lysander was initially used for artillery spotting and many were lost during the withdrawal of the British Expeditionary Force in France 1940.

F35B Lightning II - Hoodie £45.00

Lockheed Martin F35B Lightning II The Lightning II is the very latest, fifth generation, stealth multirole combat aircraft designed for air defence and ground attack. The B variant is the short take-off and vertical landing type that is operated by the Royal Air Force.

Lightning - Hoodie £45.00

English Electric Lightning THE supersonic fighter of the Cold War, this jet was capable of Mach 2 with an incredible rate of climb still classified to this day. The Lightning entered service in 1959 and retired from the RAF in 1988 having served as an interceptor, notably engaging Russian reconnaissance aircraft that were 'testing' the UK's air defences.

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Lancaster - Hoodie £45.00

Avro Lancaster This is the RAFs most famous heavy bomber from WW2. Designed by Roy Chadwick, the Lancaster entered operational service in 1942. It was powered by 4 Rolls Royce Merlin engines and was capable of carrying a variety of payloads. It played a part in many famous operations that turned the tide of the war.

Kill Devil Hills - Hoodie £45.00

Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk in North Carolina After years of testing gliders, developing wind tunnels and building engines the Wright Brothers finally took to the air with a powered aircraft. The brothers had been camped at Kill Devil Hills for a number of weeks, enduring technical set backs and poor weather. On the morning of December 17th 1903, having won the toss of a coin, Orville flew the Wright Flyer for 120ft and started man's adventures in the air. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.

Jaguar - Hoodie £48.00

Sepecat Jaguar Manufactured by Breguet and BAC the Jaguar first flew in 1968 and entered operational service in 1973 with the RAF and French Airforce. This aircraft took on the role of close air support, nuclear strike and later in a reconnaissance role. In French service, the Jaguar was carrier- based and replaced the Super Etendard

Hurricane - Hoodie £48.00

Hawker Hurricane Designed by Sir Sydney Camm, the Hurricane first flew in 1935. It was used during the Battle of France, Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Britain where it became known as the 'workhorse' of the RAF. As a steady and robust gun platform it was tasked to attack the invading German bombers with great effectiveness. The Hurricane continued to be produced in many variants right through to the end of the war. Hoodies are made from 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester at 280gsm. Drop shoulder style with double fabric hood with self-colour drawcord. Has a front pouch pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem. Check the sizing page as this item can be slightly different than other brands.

Hunting - Hoodie £45.00

Hunting Percival Aircraft Ltd Percival Aircraft Co. was formed by Edgar Percival in 1933. Originally based in Gravesend, the company moved to Luton Airport in 1936. Percival joined the Hunting Group in 1944. Eventually in 1960 the company became part of the British Aircraft Corporation. Many aircraft were manufactured including the Gull, Proctor, Provost and Pembroke. This design has a deliberate weathered and aged look.

Hawker - Hoodie £45.00

Hawker Aircraft As Sopwith Aircraft went bankrupt Sopwith, test pilot Harry Hawker and Tommy Sopwith formed H.G. Hawker Engineering in 1920, becoming Hawker Aircraft Limited in 1933. The company acquired Gloster Aircraft, Armstrong Siddeley and Armstrong Whitworth to become Hawker Siddeley. Avro was eventually included in this group of companies. Today the Hawker brand still exists within the American company Raytheon that produces business jets.

A-20 Havoc - Hoodie £45.00

Douglas A-20 Havoc The Havoc was first used by the French Air Force as the DB-7 then came into service with the USAAC in January 1941 as the A-20 medium bomber, attack and night fighter. The A-20 Havoc was also in service with many other allied air forces including the Soviets, RAF, Australia, South Africa, Netherlands and Brazil.

Harrier - Hoodie £48.00

Hawker Siddeley Harrier This unique jet first entered into service in 1969 in V/STOL operations for the RAF. Operating out of improvised bases this sub-sonic aircraft was used in the close support and reconnaissance role. From the Kestrel the Harrier had a long service life right through to the GR9.

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