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 The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.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.
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.
Vampire - Sweat Shirt
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de Havilland Vampire
The Vampire first flew on 20th September 1943. The Vampire entered service just months after the end of WWII, operated by the Royal Air Force as an interceptor. The type saw service in the Suez, Malaysia and Rhodesian Bush war. This design is available in four colours with a design included on the back of the shirt.
Valiant - Sweat Shirt
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Vickers Valiant XD875
The Valiant started service in 1955 at RAF Gaydon. It was the first RAF aircraft to drop a nuclear bomb during a test at Maralinga, Australia. It became one of the the UK's ultimate deterrent - VForce. XD875 was the last airframe to come off the production line.
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.
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.
B-2 Spirit - Sweat Shirt
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Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
The B-2 Spirit entered service in 1997 as a strategic stealth bomber that can deliver conventional and nuclear weapons. The bomber has a range of 6000NM using internal fuel and 10000NM with mid-air refuelling. The Spirit has operated in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya and continues to be used by the United States Air Force.
Rockwell B-1 Lancer - Sweat Shirt
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Rockwell B-1 Lancer 'Bone'
This supersonic, variable-sweep heavy bomber entered service in 1986 with the Strategic Air Command. With a top speed of Mach 1.25 and an immense payload, the B-One is a very potent weapon that is still in service today.