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The 94th Aero Squadron was part of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front in World War I. As part of the 1st Pursuit Group the Squadron's role was air superiority, escort duty and attacking enemy observation balloons. The Squadron's exploits were reported in the U.S. press extensively at the time and the 'hat in the ring' emblem became very recognisable. Famous pilots from the First War include Eddie Rickenbacker, Douglas Campbell and Raoul Lufbery. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
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The La Fayette Escadrille N124 was formed in 1916 during the First World War. Part of the Aéronautique Militaire, the Squadron was made up mostly of American volunteer pilots, the name coming from the Marquis de Lafayette. The Escadrille adopted the bust of Chief Sitting Bull as its emblem. Famous pilots from the First War include Kiffin Rockwell, Victor Chapman and Norman Prince. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
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Flying Tigers - Sweat shirt
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The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan. Under the command of Claire Lee Chennault the group operated the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk with Chinese Air Force markings. The earliest combat action was seen at the defence of Rangoon in December 1941. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.
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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.
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de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
A true multi-role combat aircraft, the Mosquito is an important RAF aircraft of World War 2 and was also operated by countries around the world including the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand airforces. Roles included photo-reconnaissance, bomber, fighter, night-fighter, torpedo bomber and target tug. The Canberra took its place in the early 1950's after 10 years of extraordinary service.
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The Nighthawk first flew in 1981 at Groom Lake, Nevada. The programme was shrouded in security until it was revealed to the public in 1988. First combat operations were during the first Gulf War of 1991 as the Stealth Fighter. With the development of the F-22 Raptor the F-117 was retired in 2008.
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Bear Hunter - Sweat shirt
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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.
Wellington - Sweat shirt
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Vickers - Armstrongs Wellington
The Wellington first flew in 1936 and entered service with the RAF in 1938 as a medium bomber and anti-submarine aircraft. Its distinctive geodetic construction, designed by Barnes Wallis, gave the bomber a greater chance of surviving anti-aircraft flak. Early in the war, Bomber Command used the Wellington for night raids before the Lancaster and Stirlings took on the role and the Wellington went on to anti-submarine duties. Just over 11,000 of these aircraft were built.
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Fairey Swordfish
825 Naval Air Squadron took delivery of the Swordfish in 1936, replacing the Fairey Seal and Blackburn Baffin. At the start of the Second World War the FAA had 13 squadrons operating the Swordfish. Despite its age the Swordfish was an outstanding combat aircraft serving in the Norwegian campaign, in the Mediterranean and famously took part in the sinking of the Bismarck whilst operating from HMS Victorious in the Atlantic. The Swordfish remained in service until 1946, but one remains flight worthy with the Royal Navy Historic Flight.
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de Havilland DH. 110 Sea Vixen
The Sea Vixen was first developed in the 1940s, entering service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1959 in the fleet air defence role. The Sea Vixen was the first two-seat British aircraft to achieve supersonic speed in a dive. The type was used in anger over Tanganyika, Yemen and the Aden Emergency. In 1972 the Phantom replaced the Sea Vixen.
Sea Hawk - Sweat shirt
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Hawker Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk first flew in 1951 and entered service with the Fleet Air Arm with 806 Squadron at Brawdy before operating from HMS Eagle. The Sea Hawk saw combat service during the Suez Crisis of 1956. Six Sea Hawk squadrons took part, flying from HMS Eagle, Albion and Bulwark, and was tasked in the ground attack role. The Sea Hawk last saw service in 1960, being replaced by the Supermarine Scimitar and de Havilland Sea Vixen.
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British Aerospace Sea Harrier
The first squadron to operate the Sea Harrier was 800 introduced on HMS Invincible, but was moved to HMS Hermes. The Sea Harrier played a distinctive role in the Falklands War of early 1982. Successes were 20 Argentine aircraft shot down with two losses from ground fire and four to accidents. Success can be attributed to the Sea Harrier using the latest AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles and the Blue Fox radar. The Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service in 2006 with the planned replacement being the F35 Lightning II some years later.
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McDonnell Douglas F4K Phantom
The RAF and FAA purchased the F4J and redesigned it with the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan, installed the Ferranti AN/AWG-11 radar and redesignated it the F4K. HMS Ark Royal operated the Phantom after a major refit to accommodate the Phantom's higher weight and landing speed. The final catapult launch from Ark Royal was a Phantom of 892 at the end of 1978.
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Grumman F4F Wildcat / Martlet
The Fleet Air Arm bought the Wildcat before it was used by the US Navy, was renamed as the Martlet and replaced the Fairey Fulmar. Christmas day 1940 a Martlet shot down a Junkers Ju88 over Scapa Flow which was the first combat victory by a US built fighter in British service in World War II. Eric M 'Winkle' Brown flew the Wildcat / Martlet and commented that, "this Grumman fighter was one of the finest shipboard aeroplanes ever created".
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Fairey Gannet
The Gannet first flew in 1949 and made the first deck landing of a turboprop aircraft on HMS Illustrious. The first FFA Gannet squadron was 826 on board HMS Eagle in the early warning and anti-submarine role, but by the mid 60s the Gannet switched to electronic counter measures and mail and light cargo supply. The Gannet was exported to many countries including the Royal Australian Navy, Indonesia and West Germany.
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Fairey Flycatcher
Built at the Fairey's Hayes factory in 1923, the Flycatcher entered service with No.402 Flight of the Fleet Air Arm. Flown from British carriers such as HMS Courageous, the Flycatcher became a versatile fighter that developed tactics that would be used later in World War II. The Flycatcher was operational with the Home, Mediterranean, East Indies and China Fleets.
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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.
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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.