'January 1972: the tiny outpost of British Honduras is threatened with imminent invasion by battle hardened, US trained Guatemalan paratroops. Britain's response must be immediate and decisive. But there is only one deterrent that the government can offer: HMS Ark Royal, once the Navy's most powerful warship, now a white elephant on the verge of being scrapped.'

'Drawing on extensive first-hand accounts and previously unseen, classified documents, Rowland White has pieced together one of the most audacious and thrilling missions of British military history'.

'Combine pulse-pounding tension with riveting detail. If only all military history was written like this' - Andy McNab.

Paperback.

Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, the Plane Spotter's Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

216 pages, lavishly illustrated 

Samuel Plimsoll, MP, is remembered for his safe load waterline mark, introduced to prevent unscrupulous shipping owners from overloading their ships and so taking excessive risks with the lives of their crews. It is now found on all commercial ships worldwide. This attractive whisky glass, handsomely etched with his image and the Plimsoll line, in this case used to mark the "safe load" for a generous helping of spirit.

Capacity to line is 220ml. 

This dramatic image created a strong reaction when we first published it.

So often Remembrance imagery is centred around 'Flanders field' and the relationship to those who lost their lives at sea is lost. We thought that we would remedy that with this powerful sunset image of three Swordfish flying over an expanse of poppies on the 'wind harrowed meadows of the sea'.

The notecard includes the following poem.

Remember the Poppies of the Sea

No grave to mark the man. No cross, alone or serried ranked. No poignant blooms to salute the loss or the love or the tragedy of fading memories.

On steel steed and white horsed plain they did their duty. They fought and gave and gave their all and, when all was done, they took the sea's embrace.

Somewhere, a gypsy ripple monument roams tirelessly still. A metamorphic headstone. Improperly anonymous. Incongruously humble.

Named and nameless, warriors all. Now fathoms deep, at peace on pillows of softest sand, their drifting spirits but gentle shadows, dancing forever with sunbeams.

At the going down of the sun, and in the mourning, remember the poppies that grow on the wind harrowed meadows of the sea.

DL/Compliment slip size

This dramatic image created a strong reaction when we first published it.

So often Remembrance imagery is centred around 'Flanders field' and the relationship to those who lost their lives at sea is lost. We thought that we would remedy that with this powerful sunset image of three Swordfish flying over an expanse of poppies on the 'wind harrowed meadows of the sea'.

The print includes the following poem.

Remember the Poppies of the Sea

No grave to mark the man. No cross, alone or serried ranked. No poignant blooms to salute the loss or the love or the tragedy of fading memories.

On steel steed and white horsed plain they did their duty. They fought and gave and gave their all and, when all was done, they took the sea's embrace.

Somewhere, a gypsy ripple monument roams tirelessly still. A metamorphic headstone. Improperly anonymous. Incongruously humble.

Named and nameless, warriors all. Now fathoms deep, at peace on pillows of softest sand, their drifting spirits but gentle shadows, dancing forever with sunbeams.

At the going down of the sun, and in the mourning, remember the poppies that grow on the wind harrowed meadows of the sea.

A3 print.

250gsm

If the poem is not required, it can be removed and framed without.

A subtle way to denote rank, and make pairing up easy, for the directionally challenged!

Colour coded socks to identify Port (red) and Starboard (green).

At sea, an emergency can happen at any time, and it is vital that everything aboard can be clearly identified and described. Where 'left' and 'right' could lead to confusion, 'port' and 'starboard' are perfectly clear and unambiguous to a seafarer.

The Code Flag socks have flags taken from the International Code of Signals, these socks spell out - Left/Right.

Port & Starboard Socks
Made with 70% cotton, 29% polyamide, 1% elastane.
Fits UK sizes 6-12

Captain Socks
Made from 60% cotton 40% nylon.
Fits UK sizes 6-11

High quality tripod magnifier houses a glass lens. 

Perfect for reading fine print or intricate details on your nautical charts. 

2.5 x magnification.

Diameter 10cm

Height 4cm

The author is artist David Gibbings MBE. Founder member of the Guild of Aviation Artists and Senior Engineer on numerous projects at Westlands including the Lynx World Speed Record.

This little booklet is the perfect accompaniment for the poster by the same name which commemorates the event when, on the evening of August 11th 1986, a Westland Lynx helicopter flew at 400.87 kph (249.1mph) over a 15km course at Sedgemoor, near Glastonbury, Somerset, breaking the existing world speed for any helicopter.

The artist, David Gibbings, was Head of Department at this time and concluded his illustrious career as Chief Flight Test Engineer at Westlands in 1993.

 Limited copies available.

The artist is David Gibbings MBE. Founder member of the Guild of Aviation Artists and Senior Engineer on numerous projects at Westlands including the Lynx World Speed Record.

This exceptional picture commemorates the event when, on the evening of August 11th 1986, a Westland Lynx helicopter flew at 400.87 kph (249.1mph) over a 15km course at Sedgemoor, near Glastonbury, Somerset, breaking the existing world speed for any helicopter.

A record it still holds in its class.

Signed by

Limited Edition of 850

A carefully embroidered badge commemorating the deployment of the F-35B on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

Diameter: 10cm

Rabaul wasn't a battle or single action, but a sustained campaign to eliminate a powerful Japanese fortress with a garrison of 100,000 men. Lessons were learned during this campaign which informed the course of future campaigns in the Pacific.  This book contains a wealth of information, diagrams and archive images.

Paperback.

These lovely floral remembrance scarfs come in 2 colourways.

Comfortable and warm to wear, the perfect accessory for day or evening wear. Whether  a remembrance event or just a walk in the countryside.

Dimensions: 100cm x 180cm

...to remember those who gave their lives above, on and under the waves.

These mugs are a subtle and elegant way of remembering the many service men and women who lost their lives as a result of world conflict. Not just on Remembrance Day, but every day.

The images alone are poignant, or you can choose a design that includes the poem 'Remember the Poppies of the Sea'.

Remember the Poppies of the Sea

No grave to mark the man.
No cross, alone or serried ranked,
No poignant blooms to salute the loss or the love
Or the tragedy of fading memories.
 
On steel steed and white horsed plain they did their duty.
They fought and gave and gave their all and,
when all was done, they took the sea's embrace.

Somewhere, a gypsy ripple monument roams tirelessly still,
A metamorphic headstone.
Improperly anonymous.
Incongruously humble.  
 
​Named and nameless, fathers and sons, warriors all.
Now fathoms deep, at peace on pillows of softest sand.
Their drifting spirits but gentle shadows, dancing forever with sunbeams.
 
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
Remember the poppies that grow on the wind harrowed meadows of the sea.

The mugs are high quality.

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity.

These beautiful enamelled remembrance brooch's are both simple and elegant. Available in both a gold or silver tone.

Size: H:4cm x W:3cm

Also, matching Poppy silver tone flower small stud earrings, with hand finished red enamel petals and black crystal centre.

These poppy studs are presented on a recycled paper gift card (as shown), packed in biodegradable bags and then placed in an eco-friendly envelope (also shown).

Size: (L) 7mm x (W) 8mm

The Poppy flower is a symbol of remembrance and a peaceful future.

Perfect for Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day.

With all their noise and power, jet engines are awesome and dramatic. They can be just as awesome and dramatic after they have ceased in their primary role. This unusual lamp was once the flame tube from a Rolls Royce military jet engine.

Flame tubes allow fuel to be injected into the high pressure air and be completely burned before entering the turbine. Without flame tubes, there would be no place for fuel combustion to take place.

These examples have been carefully hand polished, mounted on a hand turned wooden base and fitted with a colour adjustable LED bulb. Perfect for some very unusual atmospheric lighting!.

Great lighting and great talking piece and you can be sure that your neighbours won't have one.

For Star Wars fans, you may wish to checkout IG-88, the assassin droid in The Empire Strikes Back, whose head bears a remarkable resemblance to a flame tube!

Plinths may vary.

Height 66cm
Stand diameter 25cm
Weight 7.6 kg Postage Weight 11.5 approx.

WWI was a time for pioneering in the science of using aircraft in warfare. Perhaps surprisingly, the Royal Naval Air Service played a major role on the Western Front and in many other theatres of war at the same time as it was also mastering the challenges of flying aircraft from ships at sea. A marvellously detailed look at technology and tactics in flux.

Paperback.

Once the Fleet Air Arm took delivery of modern performance aircraft its pilot's made an impression in all theatres of war. This well researched book gives details of pilot's, battles, aircraft, ships and campaigns and highlights the contribution of the Fleet Air Arm in WWII.

Paperback.

Something to wear with pride whether current or ex serving personnel or just a supporter. 

Approx 9cm diameter

ONLY The round patch badge has a velcro reverse.

The Royal Naval rum was measured in half-gill tots and variously diluted, often into a two-gill (half-pint) measure. Our measures are made in the time-honoured way - from skilfully hand-beaten brass which is copper-plated, polished and then lined with silver to neutralise taste. Practical as well as ornamental.

Height 2"

There is so much history in a crest that may have proudly adorned a ship for decades (or even centuries). These are the original high quality embroidered badges that were officially supplied to Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm establishments. 

Approx 13cm tall

Drawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork, Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats of the few Royal Navy’s obsolescent biplanes that stood between the state-of-the-art Axis warships and their objectives.

Focusing on the technical specifications of both opponents, using original records, and detailed armament and cockpit views, this book explores the key attributes and drawbacks of the disadvantaged Royal Navy torpedo-bombers against the mighty Regia Marina and Kriegsmarine destroyers and raiders, covering a wide range of sea battles, from the more famous attacks such as the strike on the Bismarck, the tragic events of the Channel Dash or the clash with the Italian battle fleet at Taranto, to less covered sea battles such as the Battle of Matapan.

Despite their powerful weaponry and heavy armour protection, the Axis warships proved vulnerable to a skillfully and audaciously flown torpedo-bomber, thanks to innovative commanders exploiting every possible advantage. Including rare personal recollections from the airmen who flew the torpedo-bombers and historical accounts from the Axis warship crews, this book describes each and every facet of this dramatic duel.

Royal College of Art-trained Paul Martin's nautical designs are colourful, witty, and thought provoking, and sure to raise a smile among fans of agile wordplay and striking imagery. This design has been used on both an apron and a tea towel.

Choose one or both!

They are 100% cotton and digitally printed, rather than screen printed, for vivid colours and crisp fine detail.