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.

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

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

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.

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

Brush up on your nautical knowledge whilst drying the dishes!

This galley cloth (tea towel) displays the International Code of Signal Flags and their meanings, as well as the Morse code for each letter.

Some consider this too good for mundane chores and prefer to hang it on the wall in the galley or kitchen to bring some nautical cheer.

Dimensions: 71x51cm

Material: 100% cotton

Great Britain designed and built some of the world's most famous and effective aircraft. Often groundbreaking, so many of them had superlative service records. These badges, with the White Ensign proudly displayed in the background, commemorate both the aircraft and their achievements. .

Diameter: 3 3/8" or 85mm

N.B. Image is for illustration purposes only. These are embroidered badges.

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Featuring the proud zigzag pattern of the FAA, the shirts have two frontal designs - Wildcat/Merlin (RNAS Yeovilton) and Merlin/Sea King (RNAS Culdrose). Both have the Fairey Swordfish and F35 on the reverse to symbolise the progression and tradition of the Fleet Air Arm. These are made to our own design by Badger, a company who make shirts for top league and national teams - if they can stand that sort of wear, they will last for years.

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

Originally a pictorial history of the race to get the world's last flying Sea Vixen, XP924, ready for the 2015 flying season, the current editions cover the period up to her 'wheel's up' landing. A comprehensively and lavishly illustrated record of a very special aircraft. 

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!

Some brilliant and lively images by local designer Dave Adams. This style draws inspiration from the pop art found in comics of the 60's that later became an art form in itself.

Dynamic and colourful.

Your favourite aircraft: iconic de Havilland Sea Vixen, powerhouse Hawker Sea Fury; legendary Fairey Swordfish, elegant Supermarine Seafire and revolutionary BAe Sea Harrier.

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

Without wishing to suggest in any way that members of the nautical fraternity are partial to a tipple.... 

These high quality and very durable items are ideal for anyone who likes messing about in boats of any size. A great gift idea for boating friends.

Mug - Handwash recommended - 330ml capacity

Table Mat - 292mm x 216mm x 4.8mm. Cork backed

Coaster - 100mm x 100mm x 3.2mm - Cork backed

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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

Commemorating the endeavour and achievements of the Fleet Air Arm.

Products include mugs, enamel badges, embroidered patch and keyring.

The Fleet Air Arm have numerous battle honours of which they are justly proud, but bravery isn't just about combat. Flying from moving ships at sea, often in appalling conditions, is courageous in itself without the added hazards of dangerous combat mission. During both world wars and in global conflicts since, Fleet Air Arm pilots have willingly and enthusiastically strapped themselves into their aircraft and taken off into all weathers and often against the odds.

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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.

The Fleet Air Arm's reputation for getting things done is encapsulated in their renowned 'Can Do' attitude and 'Find, Fix, Strike' motto. Wear these pin badges and key rings with pride or they make great gifts.

That's the spirit!

High quality enamel badges.

Mugs - Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

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

Anyone who has a contactless card needs protection against scammers.

By purchasing one of these RFID & NFC Blocking Cards you can be sure that your contactless cards remain protected and your identity and personal information will be secure in your wallet.

It's the same size as a standard credit card so will fit in any wallet, and will protect the surrounding cards within a 2.5cm radius.

You'll also be ensuring that your purchase helps keep our historic naval aircraft flying and we are very grateful for every order we receive.

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One tends to think of promotional brochures as being associated with a new car or double glazing rather than (what was) a state of the art warplane.

However, we have obtained a rare original Hawker Aircraft Ltd brochure extolling the capabilities of the Sea Fury from which we have made faithful reproductions. It gives details of the specifications, variants, usage and performance of this great aircraft as it was promoted to the public and military customers across the globe in the 1950's. 

If you're a fan of this superb aircraft, this will tell you all you need to know and is an essential addition to any collection.

20 are available that have been signed by Sea Fury Pilot Brian Ellis who, while flying a Sea Fury, shot down a MiG15 jet during the Korean War..

Size A4

Soft cover

Silver foiling on cover.

The Great British Take Off design is our most popular so here it is again, bigger and bolder than ever.

It invokes the history and challenges of flying from ships at sea and commemorates the achievements and sacrifice of those who have gone before.

Its message is clearly stated: 'Fleet Air Arm - The Great British Take Off'. Enough said!

A quality 200gsm T shirt.

Iron inside out.

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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

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'.

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

Paperback.

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This smart green flying suit is perfect for all young flying enthusiasts and would make a great gift.

Now a lucky child can look just like a real Fleet Air Arm pilot.

The good quality suit comes with 4 velcro areas where patches can be applied.

Supplied with 3 patch badges worth over £15

Royal Navy 

Fleet Air Arm Wings

Navy Wings Heritage Flight 

Suit measurements:

12/14 = 127cm