Vulcan XM607 - Mug
£10.00
Avro Vulcan Type-698 B2 Bomber
XM607 took part in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands conflict in 1982. As XM598 had technical problems, it was replaced by XM607, which performed the first sortie on Port Stanley Airport, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers. XM607 undertook 3 more sorties right up until June 12.
Mugs are printed both sides on white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Upkeep bouncing bomb - Mug
£10.00
Upkeep bouncing bomb
Based on working drawings of the famous bouncing bomb used by the Dambusters. Printed both sides.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Saab Viggen - Mug
£10.00
Saab JA37 Viggen
The Saab JA37 Viggen first entered service in c1979 and was solely operated by the Swedish Air Force, retiring in 2005. This type was the first canard design produced in quantity and the most advanced fighter in Europe until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
V Force - Mug
£10.00
V Force
V-Force is made up of the Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor and Avro Vulcan. These aircraft were chosen for the role of the UK's nuclear deterrent for their quick reaction capability and maneuverability. The Vulcan was best known for its ability to get into the air rapidly and gain altitude at high speed. During the Cold War the RAF worked with NATO as part of a 'one-two' attack strategy. The V Bombers would destroy Warsaw Pact targets such as airbases and command centres ahead of the US SAC nuclear strikes. Most aircrews considered this ultimate sortie as a 'one-way' trip!
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
US Army Air Corps - Mug
£10.00
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.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
La Fayette Escadrille - Mug
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La Fayette Escadrille
The La Fayette Escadrille N124 was formed in 1916 during the First World War. Part of the Aéronautique Militaire, the Squadron was made up mostly of American volunteer pilots, the name coming from the Marquis de Lafayette. The Escadrille adopted the bust of Chief Sitting Bull as its emblem. Famous pilots from the First War include Kiffin Rockwell, Victor Chapman and Norman Prince. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Bomber Command - Mug
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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'.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Tornado ZG775 - Mug
£10.00
Panavia Tornado GR4 ZG775
In March 2019 the Tornado retired from service with the Royal Air Force after 40 extraordinary years. A series of flypasts were flown by 31 Squadron from RAF Marham. This design series of three Tornados are featured on the back with the front design showing ZG775 crewed by Wg. Cdr J. D. Heeps and Sqn. Ldr. C. A. Bostrom.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Tornado ZG752 - Mug
£10.00
Panavia Tornado GR4 ZG752
In March 2019 the Tornado retired from service with the Royal Air Force after 40 extraordinary years. A series of flypasts were flown by 31 Squadron from RAF Marham. This design series of three Tornados are featured on the back with the front design showing ZG752 crewed by Sqn. Ldr. I. Dornan and Sqn. Ldr. S. Beardmore.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Tornado ZD716 - Mug
£10.00
Panavia Tornado GR4 ZD716
In March 2019 the Tornado retired from service with the Royal Air Force after 40 extraordinary years. A series of flypasts were flown by 31 Squadron from RAF Marham. This design series of three Tornados are featured on the back with the front design showing ZD716 crewed by Flt. Lt. N. Shawyer and Wg. Cdr. M. J. Bressani.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire Prototype K5054 - Mug
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Supermarine Spitfire Prototype K5054
K5054 was the only Spitfire prototype made and was first flown by 'Mutt' Summers on 5th March 1936. He famously remarked "I don't want anything touched!" referring to how perfect the aircraft flew. This design shows K5054 in the blue paint scheme for the 1936 Royal Air Force Pageant at Hendon in 1936.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire PR MK XIX - Mug
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Supermarine Spitfire PR MK XIX
PS890 of No.81 Squadron was stationed at RAF Seletar, Singapore in the early 1950s.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire MK XIV - Mug
£10.00
Supermarine Spitfire MK XIV
RN135 was flown by Squadron Leader J.H. 'Ginger' Lacey with No.17 Squadron. The Squadron operated out of Miho Airfield during the early occupation of Japan at the end of the war.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire MK VB - Mug
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Supermarine Spitfire MK VB
EP706 was flown by Flt. Lt George Beurling with No.249 Squadron stationed in Malta in 1942.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire MK IX - Mug
£10.00
Supermarine Spitfire MK IX
MK392 was flown by Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson of No.144 Wing.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire MK Ia - Mug
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Supermarine Spitfire MK Ia
This design features the livery of Pilot Officer Eric Lock from 41 Squadron. In August 1940 R6886 was stationed at RAF Hornchurch.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Spitfire MK 24 - Mug
£10.00
Supermarine Spitfire MK 24
VN318 was operated by the Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force with 80 Squadron in 1955.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.
Seafire MK XVII - Mug
£10.00
Supermarine Seafire MK XVII
SX336 was built by Westland of Yeovil in 1946 and is one of the only remaining types flying in the UK today. The back of the shirt features 8 profiles from this collection of Spitfire t-shirts.
Mugs are white ceramic holding 300ml/half a pint.