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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.

Westland Lysander - Hoodie $48.00

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.

Vampire - Hoodie $48.00

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.

V Force - Hoodie $48.00

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 manouverability. 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!

U.S. Navy - Hoodie $48.00

US Naval aviation began with aviator Glenn Curtiss who was contracted by the US Government to fly aircraft from land bases and from aboard ships at sea. The first of which was from the cruiser USS Birmingham by a Curtiss pilot, Eugene Ely. In World War Two the aircraft carrier became the most powerful naval weapon system, particularly in the Pacific War. This design features battle worn Stars and Stripes.

U.S. Army Air Corps - Hoodie $48.00

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.

U-2 - Hoodie $48.00

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.

TSR2 - Hoodie $48.00

The British Aircraft Corporation TSR2 The ill-fated TSR2 was planned as a strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Air Force. Designed to attack at very low altitude and high speeds to deliver conventional and nuclear weapons. Controversially the programme was scrapped by the British Government in 1965.

Tornado 617SQN - Hoodie $48.00

We celebrate this famous squadron with a Tornado GR4, squadron badge and motto. The badge appears on a roundel, a wall in fesse, fractured by three flashes of lightning in pile and issuant from the breach water proper. This was approved by King George VI in March 1944 after the successful attack on the dams in May 1943, known as operation 'Chastise'. After the Second World War the Squadron received Lincolns followed by Canberra's in 1952. In 1982 the Tornado GR1 entered service with 617, in a maritime role at Lossiemouth. The GR4 took over and saw active service in the first Gulf War during operation 'Telic.'

T-6 Harvard - Hoodie $48.00

This tshirt has been produced on behalf of T6 Harvard Aviation who operates G-BJST 'Wacky Wabbit' from Duxford. The company offers conversion courses for pilots wishing to fly Spitfire and Hurricanes, Warbird Flights for the public, attends airshows and has been used for film and TV work. You can find out more about T6 Harvard Aviation by going to our 'Friends' page. The paint scheme of this Harvard depicts AJ841 in RAF Desert Air Force (DAF) colours. AJ841s service history can be traced back to 154 Squadron based at RAF Fowlmere before deploying to the Middle East in 1942.

T-37 Tweet - Hoodie $48.00

The T-37 was the U.S Air Force's primary pilot training aircraft from 1957 to 2009. The combat version, A-37 Dragonfly saw action in Vietnam as a light attack aircraft. The Tweet was eventually replaced by the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II.

Swift - Hoodie $48.00

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.

Supermarine - Hoodie $48.00

Supermarine Aviation Works Supermarine started in 1913 as Pemberton-Billing in Southampton, building seaplanes and flying boats. As Supermarine, it found fame when winning the Schneider Trophy three times. This success led to the development of the legendary Spitfire and many other types. In 1928 Vickers-Armstrongs took over the company to become Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Ltd.

SR-71 - Hoodie $48.00

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird The Blackbird is the creation of the Lockheed 'Skunk Works' division. A high altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the SR-71 was truly untouchable. Any threats were simply outrun and evaded, 12 were lost to accidents and none to enemy action. The aircraft entered service in 1966 and was finally retired by NASA in 1999.

Spitfire Prototype K5054 - Hoodie $48.00

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. The back of the shirt features 8 profiles from this collection.

Spitfire PR XIX - Hoodie $48.00

PS890 of No.81 Squadron was stationed at RAF Seletar, Singapore in the early 1950s. The back of the shirt features 8 profiles from this collection of Spitfire t-shirts.

Spitfire MKIX - Hoodie $48.00

MK392 was flown by Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson of No.144 Wing. The back of the shirt features 8 profiles from this collection of Spitfire t-shirts.

Spitfire MK XIV - Hoodie $48.00

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. The back of the shirt features 8 profiles from this collection.

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