Puma - Sweat Shirt
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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-40 Warhawk - Sweat Shirt
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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-36 Hawk - Sweat Shirt
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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 Army Air Corps - Sweat Shirt
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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.
Granby - Sweat Shirt
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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.
B-25 Mitchell - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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. The aircraft went on to serve with the Indian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force.
Kill Devil Hills - Sweat Shirt
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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.
Hurricane - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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 Tempest - Sweat Shirt
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Hawker Tempest
The Tempest was to be called the Typhoon II, but entered service in 1944 as the Tempest. The Tempest was mainly used at low-level and for intercepting V-1 Flying Bombs as the aircraft was a superb gun platform. In the latter part of the war the Tempest was very effective at destroying ground targets as well as combat against the Me262, being the fastest single engine propellor aircraft at the time. The Hawker Sea Fury was an evolution of the Tempest.
A-20 Havoc - Sweat Shirt
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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 - Sweat Shirt
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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.
Halifax - Sweat Shirt
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Handley Page Halifax
The Halifax first flew in 1939 and entered service with the RAF in 1940 as a heavy bomber in the role of strategic bombing missions. The Halifax flew over 82,000 operations with the loss of 1,833 aircraft. The Halifax took on many other operational roles including Special Operations, Glider tug and paratroop transport.