Encouraging people to 'Fly Navy' is great, but what if you've already been there and done that? 'Flew' Navy recognises your Naval flying career.

High quality items that say it all.

Handwash recommended.
Capacity 330ml

These very neatly embroidered tags celebrate some of our best known aircraft and famous WWII actions, and will look great on any key ring, belt, bag or rucksack.

A good quality body warmer has uses throughout the year whenever a chill creeps into the air. These are smart, practical and comfortable and will keep the coldest chill out whether worn as an outer or under layer!

Thickly padded to keep you as warm as toast!

Neat enough to wear in many situations, the numerous details include the Great British Take Off logo to the chest and the Navy Wings logo on the nape of the neck.

Packed with useful features.

• Concealed hood with drawstring in collar
• Water repellant
• Windproof
• 3 zipped pockets (2 to the front and 1 to the chest)
• Fleece lined for extra snugness
• elasticated arm holes
• Drawstring hem

XS 34" S 37" M 40" L 43" XL 47" 2XL 51" 3XL 55"

This is the Swiss Army Knife of clothing and can be used in so many ways for ladies or gents - to keep your neck, face and head warm, to wear while playing sport, as an Alice or hair band or in an emergency if you forget your mask.

However you wear them, it's proudly FAA.

Pictured in the French Alps and worn by a member of the Royal Navy Winter Sports Team.

One size fits all.

A dramatic part of British aviation history mounted on a handmade wooden plinth.

This is a very rare, substantial and unusual statement piece for the home or office. 

The Sea Fury was the pinnacle of piston powered Royal Naval aviation and traced it's lineage back through the Typhoon and Tempest. A 2500hp power house, multi-purpose aircraft that was as capable as a fighter with four 20mm cannon as it was as a bomber carrying up to two 1000lb bombs or a complement of up to 16 rockets.

Although the Sea Fury first flew in 1945, it had the misfortune to be introduced into squadron service in 1947 at a time when jet technology was coming of age. Its service life was consequently brief. It was retired from the Fleet Air Arm in 1953, but not before it had played a noteworthy role in Korea where one aircraft shot down a MiG15 jet fighter.

With a maximum speed of c.460mph and superb all-round performance, this sleek and eye catching aircraft has become an icon.

A very few remaining airworthy examples are on the display circuit or are used for racing at Reno.

615 were produced for the Fleet Air Arm with c. 250 more providing good service for the navies of  Canada, Australia and the Netherlands.

N.B.

1) Please note that these are black on one side and silver on the other

2) Each propeller stub is in excess of 20kg.

Base diameter approx 22cms

Brush up on your signalling knowledge whilst out shopping!

This 100% cotton tote bag displays the alphabet in semaphore, code flags, Morse code, and the phonetic alphabet. Design on one side, white on reverse. 

Dimensions: 16'' / 40cm

Material: 100% cotton

High quality dark blue polo shirt with a choice of de Havilland Sea Vixen, Hawker Sea Fury, Fairey Swordfish, Sea Harrier, Supermarine Seafire, Westland Sea King (Jungly  & SAR), Westland Wessex (Jungly & SAR), Gazelle, F35B / Lightning II, McDonnell Douglas Phantom, Blackburn Buccaneer, Westland Lynx, Fairey Gannet and Westland Wasp motif.

Legendary aircraft - Great Britain at its best.

Sizing:
Small = 36" / Medium = 39" / Large = 43" / XL = 47" / XXL = 51" / XXXL = 56"

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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

The range now includes:

the Fairey Swordfish Mk.I W5856 and Mk.II LS326, both of which are situated in our hangar at the Navy Wings Heritage Centre. These models feature a length of 37cm and a wingspan of 46cm, at a scale of 1/27 from the actual aircraft.

The elegant Supermarine Seafire MkIIIC (880 Sqn HMS Implacable 1945) is 1/28 scale and has a wingspan of 48.3cm. 

Other models available: Westland Sea King (SAR, Jungly and Rescue), de Havilland Sea Vixen (our own XP924), Hawker Sea Fury T20, Agusta Merlin, Blackburn Buccaneer and Royal Navy Canberra. These wooden models are individually hand made and complete with the tiniest details of equipment and livery.

Superb quality and a great addition to any home.

Steve Bond is back with the final volume in this popular series. Unlike his previous three tomes, with their focus on air/rotorcraft, this book is uniquely dedicated to the personnel of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) themselves. Each chapter will concentrate on the memories of contributors who served in a range of roles, including those below the flight deck. Accounts will focus on the everyday life upon an aircraft carrier as well as the extraordinary challenges faced during operations. There is a fascinating chapter covering exchange services with the RAF and other navies including the French and US; and also insight into the Indian navy’s experience with the Sea Hawk and Sea Harrier.

Within the previous volumes, we met some remarkable characters and there is a chapter devoted to people’s memories of them. The closing section entitled ‘Thoughts’ sees contributors reflect on their FAA career with many deeply moving responses and discourses on the future of the service.

The book is heavily illustrated throughout in colour and black and white with personal photographs from the contributors, artwork and tongue-in-cheek cartoons for which the FAA is famous. Volume Four is the perfect conclusion to the ongoing post-war story of a truly astounding branch of the armed forces.

Signatories.

Pls note that, owing to the nature of the event, we cannot guarantee that all books will be signed by all signatories.

Co-authors Steve and Heather Bond and John Davies (Grubstreet Publishing)

Some recent reviews...

“I have to say this is very much the best, ‘leaving the finest to last’ has a Biblical provenance. The inclusion of many of the ‘non-flyers’ is excellent.” 

William Nicol-Gent 

“As I scanned through the pages, my eye caught sight of Jane Cole-Hamilton's - A Pilot's Wife - and I had to stop and read it. From that alone, your book is a winner with me.” 

Mel Evans 

“Ah, those were the days! A great read."

Mike Turner

“I've enjoyed all the books in the series and I found Vol.4 a particularly thought provoking read. The more action events featured in the earlier books were lapped up by me. I never tire of reading about other flyers experiences and adventures. Interesting, too, to hear the stories from ground crews and maintainers. Vol.4 was more reflective in character and reminded me of a few more sober moments experienced in my eight years in.”

Tony Wilson

 “All four books in Steve Bond's Fleet Air Arm Boys series have been absorbing, filled with the tales of the activities of various areas of naval aviation life, both ashore and when operating from a carrier. This last volume in the series is more concerned with personal reflections of what that life meant to the various individuals involved, particularly poignant were the reflections by those remembering the lives of those lost in flying accidents, and even more so the consideration of the tragic effects on wives, girlfriends and families left behind as a result. A thought promoting consideration of the drives and motivations of those involved in the ever perilous and rarely seen daily working lives of those Fleet Air Arm Boys and Girls who chose this life as a profession. Eminently readable and thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable.”

Tony Wilson on Amazon, rated 5 stars

 “I love Vol.4!! I also suffered a flew flashbacks (all good!)”

Bob Turner

 “I did enjoy reading it and had a few laughs. It was interesting - no doubt. It was a bit of an odd feeling reading about incidents on the Carriers that I do recollect very well, even to this day. Sad at times. I found the article written by Arun Prakash Indian Navy, particularly interesting, more especially his description of the Russian replacement for the Sea Harrier! John Fords ‘In defence of Aircraft Carriers’ was ‘bang on’.”

John Keenan

Wing Commander Bob Crane. Observer.

893 Sqn Sea Vixen HMS Hermes, RAF Phantom, US Navy VF-171 F-4J USS Forrestal, RAF Tornado F.3

 Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham CBE.

Observer. 750 Sqn Sea Prince, 737 Sqn Wessex, 826 Sqn Sea King, 360 Sqn Canberra, 702, 815, 829 Sqns Lynx HMS Amazon, HMS Battleaxe and Gibraltar Flt, Ops Officer HMS Illustrious, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Air and Carriers

 Leading Wren Beverley McDermott

Radio Operator, Communications Centre Yeovilton

 Leading Airman Richard Dickinson.

Aircraft handler. Portland Wasp and Wessex, HMS Ark Royal, HMS Blake Sea King, 846 Sqn Sea King

 Chief Petty Officer John Keenan.

Aircraft Engineering Artificer. 800 and 809 Sqns Buccaneer, HMS Eagle, Hermes, Victorious, 892 Sqn Phantom HMS Ark Royal.801 Sqn Sea Harrier HMS Invincible, 360 Sqn Canberra

 Petty Officer Terry McDonald.

Radio and radar technician. Hunter, Sea Hawk, Sea Vampire, Sea Venom Lossiemouth. 899 Sqn Sea Vixen HMS Eagle, 848 Sqn Whirlwind HMS Bulwark

 Lieutenant Commander Andrew Murray AFC. Pilot.

705 Sqn Gazelle, 706, 771, 820, 814, 820, 849 Sqns Sea King. 857 Sqn Sea King Afghanistan.. Gulf War 2. HMS Ark Royal, Illustrious, Invincible. 824 Sqn Merlin. Flew last Sea King to HMS Sultan 2018. Deputy Command Flight Safety Officer

 Commander Mike Norman OBE AFC.

Aircraft Artificer, 728 Sqn Meteor, 750 Sqn Sea Venom. Observer. 826 Sqn Wessex 3, Wessex 5, Wasp and 814 Sqn Sea King 2. HMS Sheffield XO and 2 i/c, with the ship until it was sunk by an Exocet missile in the Falklands War. Naval and Air Attache in Portugal, Head of Service in Northern Ireland., Head of service in the Falkland Island garrison, Naval Base Cdr in Hong Kong.

 Lieutenant Kim Sharman. Pilot.

899 Sqn Sea Vixen HMS Eagle, ‘C’ Sqn A&AEE Sea Vixen, 750 Sqn Sea Prince

 Lieutenant Commander Digby Stephenson. Observer.

824 Sqn Sea King HMS Ark Royal, 800 Sqn Buccaneer HMS Eagle, 809 Sqn Buccaneer HMS Ark Royal, US Navy VA42 A-6 USS Nimitz, FRADU Hunter

 Leading Wren Catherine Davies van Zoen. Aircraft Mechanic (Airframes and Engines).   

Visiting Aircraft Section Yeovilton, Hunter, Canberra, Buccaneer, Phantom, Sea Prince, Sea Devon, Wasp, Whirlwind, Tiger Moth, Swordfish 

Hardback
ISBN: 9781911667438
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing

N.B. Only sales here contribute to keeping heritage aircraft flying

Now your four-legged friends can support the Fleet Air Arm with a stylish ZigZag collar and/or lead.

Now your four-legged friends can support the Commando Helicopter Force with a stylish Zig Zag collar and/or lead.

Standard collar length extends between 32-52cm / 12-20in /width: 2cm
Large collar extends to 22in, width 2.5cm/1in
Dog lead length: 147cm / 58in, width: 2.5cm

Raise a glass to the Fleet Air Arm with this classic glass pint tankard.

The ever popular Fly Navy logo is carefully etched rather than printed so it will last forever and not disappear courtesy of the dishwasher.

Exclusive to Navy Wings.

Cheers!

Whittle -The Jet Pioneer: Aviation's Greatest Engineer Tells His Story

Whittle' and 'jet' are almost synonyms. Frank Whittle was a brilliant pilot, but it was as a mathematician and engineer that he truly excelled. He was someone who saw potential for development using innovation and elegant simplicity, where others only saw improvement by further complication. Sadly the development of his jet engine was slowed by people with less imagination. Ultimately his contribution to aero engineering and the implications for changing how the world functioned, was immense.

This richly illustrated DVD is an extended version of the documentary made for the History Channel and includes a wealth of information, interviews and archive footage.

Duration 93 mins.

Format: All regions

...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.

If you're in the Fleet Air Arm, then say 'Fly Navy' loud and proud to let everyone know that the Royal Navy has a proud heritage in aviation.

If you're a Royal Navy flying veteran, this polo shirt says it all. 'I was there. I flew in the Royal Navy. I'm proud of it.' High quality white polo shirt with Navy Wings logo on sleeve.

Sizing: Small = 36" / Medium = 39" / Large = 43" / XL = 47" / XXL = 51" & XXXL = 56"

Never forget a birthday or anniversary again with a calendar that never goes out of date!

Our stylish perpetual calendar is filled with stunning images of British naval aviation icons and will help you keep track of those all important dates that come round year after year.  

Full A4 size so you get the full benefit of the superb images.

An ideal present whatever the date!

We had these Fly Navy playing cards commissioned especially for those involved in any way in the Fleet Air Arm. A deck (a little nautical reference there!) of cards is handy no matter where you are or whether you're with friends or flying solo. Now you can play with cards which celebrate the Fleet Air Arm and iconic aircraft over the decades. 

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

The Swordfish was a truly extraordinary aircraft with a service record that few aircraft have matched. The images of LS326 and W5856 by Stephen Ward capture her in her element, prowling through troubled skies. Sentinel. Protector.

W5856 and LS326 are the last flying Fairey Swordfish in the world and your help keeps them in the air where they belong. 

Available as:

Poster: A3

Mounted print: overall size 49cms x 36cms

The story of the FAA in Northern Ireland in war and peace. An interesting social and military history.

Paperback.

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.

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 eye-catching enamel badge features our popular Navy Wings 'Great British Take Off' motif, which encapsulates the charities work to keep our naval aviation history alive.