Eric Lock - Hoodie
$48.00
Eric Lock joined the RAF in 1939, completed his training and joined No.41 Squadron at the very start of the Battle of Britain. He became Britain's highest scoring fighter pilot, but in 1941 was sadly downed by ground fire over France and his body was never recovered. This design celebrates Lock as a Fighter Ace with 26 destroyed to his name, but he was part of the RAF that was served by many men and women who were all heroes.
Curtiss - Hoodie
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In 1907 Glenn Curtiss became a member of the Aerial Experiment Association founded by Dr Alexander Graham Bell. The purpose of the association was to establish aeronautical research and development. Glenn Curtis then formed the Herring-Curtiss Company with Augustus Herring which was then renamed the Curtiss Aeroplane Company in 1910 based in Hammondsport, New York. Curtiss merged with the Curtiss Motor Company in 1916 and established itself in Buffalo, New York. The Curtiss Aeroplane Company ended in 1929 with the merger of the Wright Corporation.
Chinook - Hoodie
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This is a popular heavy lift helicopter that looks great on a Tshirt. This American tandem rotor helicopter began its service in 1962 and continues to work hard for many airforces around the world. The RAF operates the Chinook HC2/A variant and performed(s) an important role in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan. The nickname 'WOKKA' comes from the distinctive sound made by the 60ft diameter twin rotors chopping the air.
C-17 Globemaster - Hoodie
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The Globemaster first flew in 1991 and entered service in 1995 with the United States Air Force. The RAF leased four Globemasters from Boeing, the first being delivered to 99 Squadron RAF Brize Norton in May 2001.
Bear Hunter - Hoodie
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This Tshirt has a striking design that captures the work of RAF Quick Reaction Alert Squadrons during the dark days of the Cold War. Using GCI (Ground Controlled Interception) Phantoms and Lightnings were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft 'wandering' into UK airspace. The Tupolev Tu-95's or Bear's were often confronted by armed RAF fighters firing passive homing missiles. GCI in now supported with Airborne Early Warning and Control systems. These AEW aircraft patrol our UK skies as well as in overseas conflicts. The RAF Typhoon F2 now operates out of Lossiemouth and Coningsby still in the QRA - 'Bear Hunting' role.
Apache - Hoodie
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The Apache was developed by Hughes Helicopters to replace the AH-1 Cobra in the mid-1970s and finally entered service with the U.S. Army in 1986 as an attack helicopter. Production continued with Boeing Defence, Space & Security and is now in operation with many countries including the UK, Japan and Singapore.
Sunderland - Hoodie printed on back
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Short S.25 Sunderland
Built by Short Brothers, the Sunderland was used by the RAF as a flying boat patrol bomber. The S.25 first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1938. The aircraft was operated by the RNZAF right up to 1967.
L-39 Albatros - Hoodie printed on back
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Aero L-39 Albatros
The L-39 Albatros entered service with Czechoslovak Air Force in 1972 as a fast jet, basic and advanced trainer. Its success made it the preferred trainer for the Warsaw Pact countries as well as over 45 other Air Forces around the world.
Saab 105 - Hoodie printed on back
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Saab 105
The Saab 105 entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1967 as the Sk 60 and later by the Austrian Air Force as a Jet Trainer.
F-14 Tomcat - Hoodie printed on back
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Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Tomcat was created by the US Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental VFX programme and first flew in 1970, entering service in 1974. The aircraft took on many roles including air superiority, fleet defence and reconnaissance. The Tomcat retired in 2006 as it was replaced by the FA-18 Super Hornet.
Messerschmitt 109 - Hoodie printed on back
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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.
Hawker Hurricane - Hoodie printed on back
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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.
Blériot - Hoodie printed on back
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Louis Blériot, the first man to fly across the English Channel
Louis Blériot was a French-born inventor and engineer who had invented and manufactured headlamps for motor cars. Profits from his business were invested in building aeroplanes and Blériot was the first to develop the stick and rudder system of controlling an aircraft. In 1909 he entered his monoplane into the Daily Mail Prize of flying across the English Channel. At sunrise of July 25th he took off from Les Baraques and made it to Dover in just over 23 minutes, making aviation history. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
