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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. 

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.

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.

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, 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Saab JAS 39 Gripen The Saab JAS 39 Gripen entered service in 1996 and remains the Swedish Air Force's frontline fighter. Capable of Mach 2, the Gripen is a swing-role fighter aircraft that can switch tasks quickly depending on new situations and threats. The JAS 39 has also been exported to the South African, Czech and Hungarian Air Forces.

Gloster Aircraft Limited HH Martyn & Co, based in Cheltenham, constructed aircraft during WWI as the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company. The name was simplified to Gloster Aircraft then merged with the Hawker Siddeley Group. Many aircraft were manufactured including the Gladiator, Meteor and the Javelin. This design has a deliberate weathered and aged look.

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.

'Fear the Bones' This Tshirt celebrates the famous US Navy Strike Fighter Squadron, the VFA 103, otherwise known as the 'Jolly Rogers'. VF103 was formed in 1953, equipped with the FG1D Corsair, then F4B Phantoms, F-14 Tomcats in the early 80s and now operates the FA-18F Super Hornet. The design is Flyingraphics's interpretation of the well known skull and crossbones insignia and the motif 'Fear the Bones'.

Fairey Aviation Company Limited Charles Richard Fairey and Ernest Oscar Tips formed Fairey Aviation in 1915 after leaving Short Brothers. In 1960 Fairey merged with Westland Aircraft. Many aircraft were manufactured including the Flycatcher, Swordfish, Gannet and Rotodyne. This design has a deliberate weathered and aged look.

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.

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.