Nimrod MR2 - Long-sleeve T-shirt Size:2XL 40 was Britain's first jet

40 was Britain's first jet engined aircraft created for the Air Ministry to test Frank Whittle's new jet propulsion technology

The Vulcan played an important role in the Cold War as the part of the 'V-Force' alongside the Valiant and Victor

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Using GCI (Ground Controlled Interception) Phantoms and Lightnings were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft 'wandering' into UK airspace

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Nimrod MR2 - Long-sleeve T-shirt Size:2XL 40 was Britain's first jetHawker Siddeley Nimrod 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 Nimrod undertook 111 sorties during the campaign that involved maritime patrols, air refuelling coordination and SAR links.