US Navy - Sweat Shirt Bristol Blenheim distinguishing himself in the defence

distinguishing himself in the defence of Malta

Hawker Hurricane

When the RN retired the Buccaneer in 1978

The jet used new swept wing technology enabling the aircraft to break the world air speed record in 1953

The Vulcan flew 5 sorties including operation Black Buck

US Navy - Sweat Shirt Bristol Blenheim distinguishing himself in the defenceUS 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.