Upkeep Bouncing Bomb - T-shirt
£23.00
Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' Bouncing bomb
Members of the Road Research Laboratory; Sir William Glanville, Dr. G Charlesworth, Dr. A.R. Collins and Barnes Wallis, all played a significant part in the development of the bouncing bomb. 'Upkeep' was used during Operation Chastise in May 1943. The raid was undertaken by 19 aircraft from 617 Squadron, considered a success, but with heavy losses of aircrew.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
US Army Air Corps - T-shirt
£23.00
The USAAC insignia
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
US Navy - T-shirt
£23.00
US Navy insignia
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
V Force - T-shirt
£26.00
V Force
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!
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Valiant - T-shirt
£23.00
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Valkyrie - T-shirt
£23.00
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70,000ft. The programme for the B-70 was cancelled so the aircraft was given to research into high-speed long-duration flight with the programme finally ending in 1969. The last remaining Valkyrie is on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Vampire - T-shirt
£26.00
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
VC-10 - T-shirt
£23.00
Vickers VC-10 C.1
To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The VC-10 operated air bridges between RAF Brize Norton, Wideawake Airfield, Washington DC and Ascension Island.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Victor K.2 Tanker - T-shirt
£23.00
Handley Page Victor K.2
To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The Victor flew 375 sorties in the tanker role including during Operation Black Buck.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Voodoo - T-shirt
£26.00
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Vulcan - T-shirt
£23.00
Avro Vulcan
The Vulcan B1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956 and the B2 in 1960. The Vulcan played an important role in the Cold War as the part of the 'V-Force' alongside the Valiant and Victor. It was armed with nuclear weapons, the Blue Steel missile and conventional bombs. The Vulcan was also used for maritime reconnaissance tasks and as a air-refuelling tanker. The Americans affectionately referred to the Vulcan as the 'Aluminium Cloud' owing to its enormous delta wing profile. The Vulcan was used in anger during the Falklands War in 1982 where it delivered conventional bombs onto the airfield at Port Stanley.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Vulcan B.2 - T-shirt
£23.00
Avro Vulcan B.2
To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The Vulcan flew 5 sorties including operation Black Buck.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Vulcan XM607 - T-shirt
£23.00
Avro Vulcan Type-698 B2 Bomber
XM607 took part in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands conflict in 1982. As XM598 had technical problems, it was replaced by XM607, which performed the first sortie on Port Stanley Airport, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers. XM607 undertook 3 more sorties right up until June 12.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Warhawk - T-shirt
£23.00
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
From graphic designer, Paul Hewitt of Battlefield Design. Battlefield Design specialises in graphics for military historians, publishers and tour operators. See more about Paul on our friends page. This design is printed approx 150mm wide, centred on the chest.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Warning Star - T-shirt
£23.00
Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
The Warning Star is the military version of the L-1049 Super Constellation that entered service in 1954 with the United States Navy and United States Air Force. Its Airborne Early Warning and Control role saw the EC-121 active with the USN over the Atlantic, the Pacific and in Vietnam with the USAF.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Wasp - T-shirt
£23.00
Westland Wasp HAS.1
To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The Westland Wasp was used in an anti-shipping and personnel movement role.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Wellington - T-shirt
£23.00
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.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.
Wessex - T-shirt
£23.00
Westland Wessex
The Westland Wessex was a British development of the Sikorsky H-34 and first entered service with the Royal Navy in 1961. The type was later used by the Royal Air Force and a number of civilian versions were built. The Wessex was used for anti-submarine warfare, but was better known for its role as a search and rescue helicopter. The HCC4 version was used on the Queen's Flight of the RAF to transport VIPs and members of the Royal Family.
T-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. A comfortable shirt to wear at 185gsm with tubular short sleeves.