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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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

TSR2 - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Swift - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Meteor - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Hunter - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Gnat - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

Folland Gnat The Gnat first flew on 18th July 1955, developed by Folland Aircraft as a light fighter. It entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1959 as a trainer but the type was exported to other countries as a fighter aircraft. The Gnat was used by the RAF Aerobatic Team, finally retiring in 1979. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

F-15 Eagle - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Saab Draken - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

Saab J35 Draken The Saab J35 Draken first flew in 1955 and entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1960 in the fighter or Jakt (pursuit) role. The innovative double delta wing gives the Draken its unique shape. The Viggen eventually replaced the JA35 in the 1980s. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Curtiss - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

Curtiss Aeroplane Company 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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Combat Ready - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Chinook - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

Boeing CH-47 Chinook 'WOKKA' 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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Chengdu J-10 - Long-sleeve T-shirt £26.00

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. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Delta Dart - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

Convair F-106 Delta Dart The Delta Dart is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-106. It was introduced to the USAF in June 1959 as the ultimate interceptor. Early in its service the aircraft broke a world speed record of 1525 mph, piloted by Major Joseph W. Rogers. Its main role was as an air superiority fighter, seeing service in Alaska, Iceland, Germany and South Korea. The Delta Dart was more commonly known as the 'Six'. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Thunderchief - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

Republic F-105 Thunderchief The Thunderchief is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-105. It was introduced to the USAF in May 1958 as a fighter-bomber with a massive payload so Thunderchief was tasked with most of the strike missions during the Vietnam War, but suffered considerable losses. It was capable of Mach 2 at high altitude despite being the largest single seat aircraft produced in the U.S. The Thunderchief was eventually replaced by the F-4 Phantom and F-111 Aardvark. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Starfighter - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter The Starfighter is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-104. It was introduced to the USAF as a supersonic interceptor in February 1958 and saw service in Vietnam, but was more widely used by NATO, including the air forces of Germany, Italy, Turkey, Canada, Belgium, Japan and the Netherlands. The jet remained in service until 2004 with the Italian Air Force and some are still flown by private companies today. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Delta Dagger - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger The Delta Dagger interceptor is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-102. It was introduced to the USAF in April 1953 and was the USAF's first operational supersonic jet. The type was used as bomber escort during the Vietnam war, but was transferred across to the Air National Guard as the Voodoo and Phantom came into service. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Voodoo - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

McDonnell F-101 Voodoo The Voodoo fighter-bomber is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-101. It was introduced to the USAF Tactical Air Command in May 1957 as a nuclear armed fighter-bomber. The type was also in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force up until 1984. The reconnaissance version of the Voodoo was used during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was extensively used during the Vietnam War. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

Super Sabre - Long-sleeve T-shirt £29.00

North American F-100 Super Sabre The Super Sabre supersonic jet is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-100. It was introduced to the USAF in September 1954 in the fighter/bomber role with 479th Fighter Wing, George AFB. The type saw combat service in Vietnam and remained in service with United States Air National Guard until 1979. Long-sleeve T-shirts are made from 100% ringspun semi-combed cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 190gsm with tubular¬†long sleeves. Check the sizing page as this item can run slightly smaller than other brands.

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