Diecast & Plastic constructed and painted Model, some small parts are loose to be fitted and glue is provided for a firm fix to give full display value.

• Dimensions: L 13.75" W 1.75"
• Rotating turrets & Elevating cannons
• Realistic ocean wave blister packaging
• Comes with a display stand.
• Brand New & Boxed
• Weight: 2.10Kg
• Collectors Scale Model - Not Suitable for Children under 14 years

These stainless steel, robust bottle openers are a great gift!

One has been commissioned through Navy Wings by HMS Queen Elizabeth for their Taranto Night celebration, there are only 200 available for public sale.

Carefully engraved with HMS Queen Elizabeth's crest, 'To the men of Taranto' and the date of the battle.

The second simply states 'To the Men of Taranto'.

What were the thoughts and feelings of my grandfather as an Artificer Engineer down in the Engine Room as on1 November 1914, in the half light of evening, HMS Glasgow raced towards the Magellan Straits escaping from the one sided Battle of Coronel. The author, despite intensive research will never know. 

This lack of knowledge of his grandfathers career led the author to writing a record of 'what grandad did in the war' for his own three grandchildren. The record morphed into a tale of events, amusing and sometimes frightening, that occurred during a 32 career between 1960 and 1992. This period saw the Fleet Air Arm helicopter fleet go from piston to jet power and from 'kick the tyres - light the fires' to the advanced electronic suites that equip todays highly professional Fleet Air Arm aviators. In 1960 helicopter aircrew were as dedicated and professional, but a lack of sophistication in the aids available sometimes meant results were dependent upon experience and gut feeling.  

There are many aviation books which cover specific topics or events, but few which span a Fleet Air Arm Observer's career. This book aims to fill that gap.

Historical context has been included in many of the events which the author took part, from Iraq first threatening Kuwait in 1960, the Borneo Confrontation, through to the Falklands campaign in 1982. Service in the Fleet Air Arm not only involved flying, but also non-flying appointments ashore and afloat. As this book demonstrates there was satisfaction and a lot of fun to be had in what may be described as more mundane jobs.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grosvenor House Publishing Limited (18 Nov. 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781839758119
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.63 x 22.86 cm

Written by the man whose torpedo attack assisted in the sinking of the Bismarck. The story of a young pilot facing the gritty reality of war in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. Not so much a ripping yarn as a sobering narrative. A fascinating insight.

Paperback.

...Choice of aircraft - Swordfish, Sea Vixen, Sea Fury, Sea Harrier, Buccaneer, Phantom, F-35 and Chipmunk

A lustrous 24ct gold plate finish highlights the aircraft of your choice to wear with pride on your lapel, hat or tie.

...Memoirs of the RNAS in the first World War.

Technology has changed at a frightening pace since aircraft first took to the skies. During WW1 not only did the technology change, but also the way in which aircraft were used as all sides learned to understand the potential of this powerful new influence on the battlefield.  'Philip Bartlett's account is a unique and fascinating record of a pilot's life in the dawn of aerial warfare and, as history, of the first use of the bomber in war, strangely, by the Navy's aircraft.'

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military; Reprint edition (17 Oct. 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781783461813
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 1.91 x 24.13 cm

The late and much lamented Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly OBE compiled this classic and definitive book during his service as a Royal Marines Doctor. For this, among many other things, we owe him a debt of gratitude.

Illustrated by Tugg

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; Illustrated edition (22 Feb. 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781472834133
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.98 x 3.85 x 21.41 cm

Aeroplane magazine’s ‘Book of the Month’ (December 2017)

The Gloster Javelin was the UK’s first line of night and all-weather air defence both at home and in RAF Germany. In the 1950s, when it replaced the Meteor and Venom, this revolutionary bomber/interceptor became the focus of many great stories told here in terrific detail.

Here, author Steve Bond has interviewed a number of veterans, all with captivating tales of their time on the aircraft. Alongside their anecdotes is a detailed history of this unusual aircraft, accompanied by photography never seen before in print.

Javelin Boys is bound to appeal to all aviation fans.

ISBN: 9781910690406
Published: 22 September 2017

Many people don't realise that the Fleet Air Arm were in the thick of the fighting in Afghanistan.

'Day and night, the Fleet Air Arm crews were on constant alert, ready to scramble their heavily armed Harrier jets at a moment's notice in support of the men on the ground.'

This book 'offers an unprecedented, heart-stopping insight into the realities of modern air warfare'.

Paperback.

In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or Kamikaze.

Drawing on meticulous research and unique personal access to the remaining survivors, Will Iredale follows a group of young men from the moment they joined up through their initial training to the terrifying reality of fighting against pilots who, in the cruel last summer of the war, chose death rather than risk their country's dishonourable defeat and deliberately flew their planes into Allied aircraft carriers. A story of courage, valour and dogged determination, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave young men helped to ensure lasting peace.

50cl 18% abv

A legend in the apple orchards of the West Country.  A blend of Cider Brandy and the juice of one of the finest and rarest of vintage cider apples.  

Apple, honey and apple blossom with citrus notes. Drink over ice or with tonic.

REVIEWS

Great Taste Awards 2023

“An unusual mix of juice and brandy makes this spirit quite unique. This is a very versatile drink which could be imbibed as an aperitif or digestif, before or after a meal. It could be drunk long with a soda or by itself with ice. Simply delicious.

An exquisite product of the highest order. The apple shines throughout with soft caramel notes which evoke the flavour of tarte tatin. We simply couldn't find fault with this product, or stop going back for more.

The Daily Telegraph

‘Scrumptious’ ‘A gratifyingly versatile blend of apple juice and Somerset Cider Brandy.’

Malt Review

“On the nose: Really clean and fresh. Red apple juice, heather honey, a light touch of caramel. Orange zest and copper pennies. Very nicely married with the spirit – nothing harsh whatsoever.

In the mouth: Pristine again, and what this has that pommeau often tends not to is a lovely fresh brightness of acidity that just pierces the sweetness and lifts everything up. Apple and golden raisin. Mango slices and Dundee cake. Just such a drinkable and fresh take on this style and again the weighting of juice and spirit is delightful.”

Crafty Nectar

“It pours a bright, burnished bronze and whilst still a little swirl reveals some pronounced ‘legs’. The aroma is sweet and aged, toffee apple and Christmas cake, but at the same time the acid in the Kingston Black juice lifts everything to give the impression of a light, freshness. In the mouth it is more of the same, the spices and sultanas from the Christmas cake almost seem to evaporate off the surface of the liquid and fill your nose from within. There’s no harshness or alcoholic note, just velvety, sweet goodness.”

From service as an aviator in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Korea to Chairman of Playboy Clubs International and the Westland Affair. This is the story of a naval man who has applied boundless energy and enthusiasm to very facet of his life. 

'This is a book that has something for everyone, whether naval, political or industrial, and is a cracking good read to boot.'

• Publisher: Leo Cooper Ltd; Illustrated edition (13 July 2004)
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781844151349
• Dimensions: 16.56 x 2.77 x 24.08 cm

Steev is known throughout the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm for his sense of humour and his ability to inject that humour and into all of his subjects.

We have commissioned a series of cartoons and Steev has done us proud by capturing the nature of these great aircraft.

Only 50 copies of each of these superb designs will be signed by the artist.

Size: A3

Stock: Top quality art paper

A Swordfish marked with circled stars was not a common or expected sight, but those markings were to avoid confusion during Operation Torch - the invasion of North Africa in 1942.

This is a highly detailed, 1/72 scale, diecast model of Fairey Swordfish MKI V444B of 833 Squadron. Once again, an example of the Fleet Air Arm getting stuck into an action where many people are unaware of their involvement. 

A rare livery and a rare model.

These models are part of a Limited Edition of just 1000 of these models available worldwide.

The Lockheed F-35 is an advanced stealth fifth generation fighter combining speed and superb agility. There are three variants; F-35A, B and C. The F-35A CTOL (Conventional Take Off and Landing) and has four internal weapons stations in two weapons bays plus three optional external weapons stations. The F-35B STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) variant while the F-35C is a CV (Carrier Variant). The F-35 will replace the USAF A-10 and F-16, the F/A-18 for the USN and the F/A-18 and AV-8B Harrier for the USMC.

F-35B Lightning II ZM149 “015” (c/n BK-15) piloted by Sqn Ldr Will of the RAF No 207 Squadron from RAF Marham completed the first successful landing onboard HMS Prince of Wales on June 8, 2021. This was the inaugural landing of a fixed-wing aircraft on the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales is the second Royal Navy aircraft carrier and was conducting sea trials commencing on June 7, 2021. ZM149 will take part in the sea acceptance trials by testing the vessel’s ability to launch and recover aircraft

Brand: Hobbymaster
Scale: 1/72

'Robert le Page flew with the Fleet Air Arm from 1941-45, mostly in 816 Squadron's carrier based Fairey Swordfish. He saw action mine-laying of Cherbourg, hunting U-boats in the Atlantic with the elite Escort Group 2, protecting convoys in the Arctis and covering the D-Day landings.'

'His story is full of insights into wartime naval flying.'

Hardback

The Maritime Volunteer Service is a recognised national maritime training organisation and a UK registered charity with more than 25 units around the country providing training to nationally and internationally recognised standards, serving local communities especially in times of need or emergency and taking part in resilience exercises ashore and afloat. 

• Embroidered Patch
• H115mm 
• Sew on
• Rayon - Artificial Silk - Stitching

...True Tales from the Operator's of Britain's First Jet Fighter - From 1944 to Date

By interviewing over forty veterans, author Steve Bond has written an incredibly detailed insight into this iconic aircraft, which is supported by anecdotes and accounts from those who knew it best.

Try our range of Somerset Cider Brandies with this beautiful gift box

The humble apple turned into prize-winning, sophisticated and heart warming flavours

Highly recommended

(4 x 10cl)

42% abv. 

Some fabulous flavours demonstrating what a skilled and prize-winning artisan can do with humble fruit.

Morello Cherry Liqueur

Blackcurrant Liqueur

Kingston Black Aperitif

Somerset Pomona. 

A great gift or an easy way into exploring a variety of new tastes

4 x 10cl

Apple Eau de Vie infused with Somerset Morello cherries. Rich and fragrant with a hint of almonds.

Good after dinner or served with ice cream.

Great Taste Award 3 stars!

 35cl 17.5% abv