These special occasion whisky glasses and decanter are of the highest quality with pewter embellishment which gives them a very satisfying and comforting weight in the hand  - most appropriate for a glass of your best single malt. 

The decanter is inscribed with' "in the Fleet Air Arm the Navy has its most devastating weapon." - Admiral Andrew Cunningham. Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Fleet.'

The collar proudly bears the Fly Navy logo.

Please note that glasses and decanter have to be ordered separately.

Capacity 285ml.

Each commemorative glass has a choice of motto carefully engraved around the base.

• To the men of Taranto
• If you weren't in the Fleet Air Arm you couldn't possibly understand
• To absent friends. None forgotten 
• The Channel Dash - Courage. Duty. Sacrifice – The Fleet Air Arm Spirit 
• A whisky may not help, but it's worth a shot! 
• Falklands ‘82 – We went, we flew, we overcame. It's what the Fleet Air Arm does. 
• Pour - Drink - Repeat as Sitrep dictates 
• Fair Winds and Following Seas
• The 7 Daily toasts - Old school version (Absent Friends * Our ships at sea * Our men * Ourselves * A bloody war or a sickly season * A willing foe and sea-room * Our wives and sweethearts) 
• The 7 Daily toasts - New school version (Absent friends * Our ships at sea * Our sailors * Ourselves * A bloody war or a sickly season * A willing foe and sea room * Our families.

Please select your choice of glasses and / or decanter as required.

Please note that glasses and decanter have to be ordered separately.

Note: Handwash in warm soapy water.

This quality polo commemorates the brave crews who took part in the innovatory attack on the Italian Fleet in the Battle of Taranto. Success at Taranto changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean, greatly assisted the North African Campaign and provided the blue print for the Japanese to attack at Pearl Harbour. It also started the decline in importance of the capital ship as the aircraft carrier rose to the ascendant. By any assessment this was a history changing victory accomplished by heroic airmen in outdated aircraft.

To mark the 80th anniversary of this historic achievement, we have commissioned a very special shirt. Above the Navy Wings logo on the right sleeve is the 'Limited Edition 80' motif. The dramatic chest motif has Taranto 80 in the scroll and the left sleeve has the proud profile of a Fairey Swordfish above the legend 'To the men of Taranto'.

Only 80 of these very special commemorative shirts will be made. 

N.B. As there is a limited number and we do not know which sizes will be required, there may be a delay with this item.

The light blue zigzag mark of the FAA looks smart wherever it appears. The G10, Sports & NATO style straps are all made from tough and attractive nylon webbing and will last for years.

All have stainless steel fittings for good looks and durability.

The G10 & Sports style will take either 18mm or 20mm watches.

The NATO style will fit 22mm watches.

This unique and very beautiful silk scarf is to remember and commemorate all those who lost their lives above, on or under the sea. Photographs do not do it justice.

The stunning and dramatic design, by local artist David Adams, shows poppies drifting gently through sunbeams underwater. It is 100% pure silk, feels very luxurious and flows elegantly.

Designed to be attractive to wear all year round.

Also available with Fleet Air Arm Remembrance pin

23cm x 137cm

This quality polo commemorates the brave crews who took part in the innovatory attack on the Italian Fleet in the Battle of Taranto. Success at Taranto changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean and also assisted the North African Campaign and provided the blue print for the Japanese to attack at Pearl Harbour. It started the decline in importance of the capital ship as the aircraft carrier rose to the ascendant. By any assessment this was a history changing victory accomplished by heroic airmen in outdated aircraft

Sizing:

Nothing but the best will do when commemorating the bravery, sacrifice and success of actions such as the Battle of Taranto, the sinking of the Bismarck, the Channel Dash  and the Falkland campaign, and this is the ultimate tankard.

Resplendent with our engraving, this high quality heavyweight tankard is made from highly polished pewter with double brass trim.

Very attractive, they are reassuringly solid in the hand to make drinking from them a pleasure.

• 1 pint capacity 
  
• Extra heavy weight
  
• Brass trim to lip and base
• Supplied in silk lined presentation box
  
• Height: 135mm
• Base diameter: 110mm
• Weight c. 850gms

Telegraphist Air Gunner – The Last Line of Defiance by artist CPO(A) Horace William ‘Nat’ Gold FAASFX412

This image, the brave TAG prepared to defend his aircraft and crew from, usually better equipped, all comers, is an embodiment of the 'Can do, will do' spirit that defines the Fleet Air Arm. 

Stationed in Malta between January 1941 and January 1942, Telegraphist Air Gunner ‘Nat’ Gold survived nearly 1000 air raids, some of which were taking place as his Fairey Swordfish Mk1 was landing or taking off.

Of his 35 flights from Hal-Far, 24 included torpedo attacks, dive bombing or mine laying while others were for reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrol.

Between May and November 1941, 830 Naval Air Squadron sank 110,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaged 130,000 more – a record unequalled by any other squadron. By the end of 1942, 830 and 828 Naval Air Squadrons had a combined tally of nearly 400,000 tons sunk or damaged.

Many torpedo attacks were carried out at night despite a lack of night flying instruments or even a torpedo sight.

‘Nat’ Gold was mentioned in despatches in 1942.

He subsequently became a gunnery instructor and served with 750 NAS in Trinidad until the end of the war

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'.

This elegant waistcoat is beautifully made down to the smallest detail and adds a bold touch to a Taranto night dinner or any other occasion. 

• High Quality Silk.
• Fabric Buttons.
• Two Mock Pockets.
• Adjustable back belt with buckle.

Braces may be functional, but they can also add something smart to your ensemble. High quality Barathea woven strap with both real leather fixings and clips.

Supplied in presentation box so also an ideal gift.

Perhaps not ideal for a certain famous Danish lager, but still 'probably' the best Battle of Taranto mug in the world. We'd like to say the same about the table mat and cushion.

The mug is ideal for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and possibly even a tot of rum!

Both offer details of the Naval Air Squadrons involved, the individual aircrews, the aircraft and their markings, munitions carried, flight movements, damage inflicted etc.

They are both a history lesson and a commemoration of a highly successful, innovative and critical naval air action in which individuals demonstrated extreme courage.

Success at Taranto changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean. This not only had dramatic repercussions in naval terms, but also in assisting the North African Campaign and providing the blue print for the Japanese to attack at Pearl Harbour. It started the decline in importance of the capital ship as the aircraft carrier rose to the ascendant.

Mug: Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

Table mat: 292mm x 216mm. Gloss finish, hard wearing melamine, 4.8mm board with cork backing

Veteran Phantom pilot John Dixon was the driving force behind the creation of this stunning range of Wings badges intended to be worn when wearing 'civvies'. The result is a range of beautifully crafted badges for Pilots, Observers and Aircrew in three different sizes.

Standard

Medium (either with brooch fitting ('Sweetheart' style) or butterfly clip pins)

Lapel

The detailing of these gold plated and enamelled badges is excellent and we have had a massively positive response both to their creation and their quality.

Licensed by the MOD.

The Swordfish had far too illustrious a career to be encapsulated quickly, but we've noted 3 remarkable actions with these Pop Art fridge magnets which graphically illustrate the courage of their young crews . 

Approx 76mm x 51mm

So many eminent writers have written excellent books about the Swordfish and the actions for which it is most famous - Taranto, Bismarck, Channel Dash etc. 

The Swordfish is known for these actions, but they far from define its capability.

We have concentrated on the aircraft, its versatility, its ability to operate in conditions where others couldn't and, most importantly, its crews. All this with reference to its operational tasking and environment rather than specific actions.

We have drawn on a range of sources, but in particular the autobiographies of a number of Swordfish crew members.

It's crammed with over 40 pages of information and pictures and we hope you find it a fascinating read.

The cost is pretty much what it costs to print (but there is an opportunity during checkout to make a small donation if you wish!)

We hope you enjoy it.

Comics normally feature the unbelievable or the fantasy superhero. 'The Stringbags' features both of those - the unbelievable achievements of the World War Two Swordfish and the heroism of their crews.

Produced in graphic form, this excellent book is superbly illustrated. Both writer and artist have paid a great deal of attention to detail as they portray events in which the Fairey Swordfish played a pivotal role - The Battle of Taranto, the sinking of the Bismarck and the Channel Dash etc. 

Written and illustrated by a multi award winning team who have worked with DC and Marvel!

Young or old, the graphic presentation enhances the pithy narrative rather than detracting from it.

Comic in format, but not in content. Very much like the FAA itself, this book has real heart and deals well with being simultaneously academic, informative, entertaining, respectful, reverential and emotive.

A4 Hardback

Images are from The Stringbags by Garth Ennis and PJ Holden (Dead Reckoning, 2020) and are used with publisher permission.

We all know the importance of poppies in commemorating those who sacrificed their lives for us. Here is our own design overlaid onto the Fleet Air Arm zigzag to specifically remind us of those who passed from that fighting arm. 

These are high quality and detailed enamel lapel pins supplied in a presentation box.

Diameter 28mm or 18mm

Success at Taranto changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean. This not only had dramatic repercussions in naval terms, but also in assisting the North African Campaign and providing the blue print for the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbour. It started the decline in importance of the capital ship as the aircraft carrier rose to the ascendant. Something of such significance should be commemorated properly and we think that this very special coin does just that. 

Carefully enamelled to show a Swordfish in the thick of the battle on the front and a detailed close up of a Swordfish and brave crew on the reverse, this is a dramatic collectors piece.

• Handmade from higher grade silk.
• Slip stitched and properly lined.

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"

These are smart, but can easily be worn for casual wear. Strong cotton webbing with real leather tongue, clasp holder and keeper.

Strong metal fittings.
Designed to give you many years of use.

Size guide:

Small - 30-32"
Medium - 33-35"
Large - 36-38"
X Large - 39-41"
2XL - 42-44"

The success at Taranto was a remarkable achievement by anyone's standards. Carried out by exceptionally brave men, it requires something special to commemorate their success.

This attractive gold mug bears the dramatic Taranto 80 motif showing a Swordfish, flying through flak, just after a torpedo hit on an Italian man of war. It also has 'Limited Edition 100' printed on it and a special presentation box.

The ceramic coaster is also a Limited Edition of just 100 and bears the same dramatic motif.

Make your choice of mug, coaster or both

Mug 330ml

Coaster 100mm x 100mm

Hand wash only.

 It's 80 years since the 'Men of Taranto' made history. Their courageous, successful and innovatory attack on the Italian Fleet in Taranto harbour changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean in favour of the allies. This aided the war in North Africa and, in providing the Japanese with the blue print for their attack on Pearl Harbour, ultimately had an effect on the global course of the war. It also marked the beginning of the decline in significance of the capital ship and the ascendancy of the aircraft carrier.

To the Men of Taranto!

300ml

We recommend hand wash only for extra longevity

A detailed plan view of the Fairey Swordfish Mk.II, this lapel pin is an elegant addition to any outfit.

All the profits from our sales help keep our Swordfish and other heritage aircraft flying.