F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Sweat Shirt
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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 The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.
F-111 - Sweat Shirt
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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.
F-16 Fighting Falcon - Sweat Shirt
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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.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat - Sweat Shirt
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Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Tomcat entered service with the US Navy in 1974 as an interceptor and multi-role air superiority fighter. The F-14 replaced the Phantom II on board the USS Enterprise CVN-65 to protect the fleet and perform aerial reconnaissance duties. The Tomcat moved onto precision ground attack roles in the 1990s. The F-18 replaced the jet in 2006.
F4U Corsair - Sweat Shirt
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Vought F4U Corsair
The Corsair was designed to operate off Carriers and entered service in 1944, quickly developing a fearsome reputation with the Japanese. The Corsair also served in the Korean war and the French colonial wars of the 1950s.
Whittle E.28/39 - Sweat Shirt
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Gloster E28/39
The Whittle first flew on 15th May 1941. The Whittle, also known as the Pioneer or G.40 was Britain's first jet engined aircraft created for the Air Ministry to test Frank Whittle's new jet propulsion technology. This experimental aircraft led to the development of the Meteor.
Valkyrie - Sweat Shirt
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North American XB-70 Valkyrie
The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70,000ft. The programme for the B-70 was cancelled so the aircraft was given to research into high-speed long-duration flight with the programme finally ending in 1969. The last remaining Valkyrie is on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio.
U-2 - Sweat Shirt
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Lockheed U-2 'Dragon Lady'
World War II taught the US military the value of strategic aerial reconnaissance. The Air Force commissioned the Beacon Hill Report that suggested an aircraft was needed that would carry advanced optics and operate at an altitude of over 70,000ft. Clarence Kelly Johnson from Lockheed designed a jet powered glider, the CL282. At this time the design was recommended to the CIA, so in 1955 the aircraft was re-designated the U-2 and was flown during the Cuban crisis, Vietnam and throughout the Cold War. The U-2 remains in service with NASA and the USAF.
Swift - Sweat Shirt
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Supermarine Swift
The Swift first flew 29th December 1948. The aircraft entered service with the Royal Air Force as an interceptor in 1954. The type finally retired in 1967, being replaced by the Hunter and Lightning. This design is available in four colours with a design included on the back of the shirt.
Meteor - Sweat Shirt
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Gloster Meteor
The Meteor first flew on 5th March 1943. The Meteor was the allies only jet aircraft to see combat operations during WWII. Using Whittle's turbojet, the Meteor entered service with the Royal Air Force and was retired in the 1980s. This design is available in four colours with a design included on the back of the shirt.
Hunter - Sweat Shirt
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Hawker Hunter
The Hawker Hunter first flew on 20th July 1951, developed by Hawker Aircraft for the Royal Air Force the jet entered service in 1954. The jet used new swept wing technology enabling the aircraft to break the world air speed record in 1953. This design is available in four colours with design included on the back of the shirt.
F-15 Eagle - Sweat Shirt
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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle has been THE air superiority fighter since the mid 1970s with 104 kills and no losses. The type has also been developed for a ground attack capability. The Eagle has been purchased by other Air Forces including Japan and Saudi Arabia. The Strike Eagle is the all-weather variant that came into service in 1989. After nearly fifty years in service the production of the F-15 Eagle is due to end in 2019.
Combat Ready - Sweat Shirt
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Combat Ready from Ian Black
Flyingraphics are once again proud to collaborate with Ian Black and Firestreak Books, with his fourth book in a series of stunning photographic chronicles of his RAF flying career. 'Combat Ready', is perhaps the finest collection of photographs in a single volume that captures the Cold War era in all it's glory.
Chengdu J-10 - Sweat Shirt
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Chengdu J-10
The Chengdu J-10, known as the Vigorous Dragon, is an all weather single engine fighter operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. NATOs reporting name is Firebird. The jet entered service in 2005 and is used as a multi-role fighter.
Beaufighter - Sweat Shirt
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Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter
The Beaufighter was a heavy fighter and strike aircraft that came into service with the RAF in 1940 as a development of the Beaufort. It took on many roles including rocket-armed ground attack, torpedo bomber and night fighter. As well as the RAF the Beaufighter served with the Fleet Air Arm, RCAF, USAAF, RNZAF, SAAF, RAAF and the Free Polish Air Squadron.
BBMF Avro Lancaster - Sweat Shirt
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Avro Lancaster B MKI
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Lancaster PA474 which saw service in the Far East as part of the RAFs Tiger Force.
BBMF Hurricane MKIIC - Sweat Shirt
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Hawker Hurricane MKIIC
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Hurricane LF363 which saw operations as coastal protection off the east coast of Scotland.
BBMF de Havilland Canada Chipmunk - Sweat Shirt
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de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10
From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Chipmunk WG486 from the BBMF used to train pilots for tail dragging types.