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

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

In commemoration of those brave men who fought, won and lost their lives at the Battle of Taranto. With a beautifully engraved image of the Taranto 80 motif, these are perfect for your desk or table and will last for decades. The rectangular stainless steel coasters are as tough as the aircraft they portray. Supplied in presentation box.

Stainless Steel 3.5" x 3.5"

The Navy Wings Taranto 80 Limited Edition collections commemorate the courage of the brave airmen who carried out the remarkable attack on the Italian fleet in Taranto harbour on 1940.

Collection 1:

Limited Edition (100) Taranto 80 mug

Limited Edition (100) Taranto 80 ceramic coaster

Fleet Air Arm Remembrance pin

'The Mighty Swordfish' booklet

Swordfish key tag

Collection 2:

As above + diecast model Fairey Swordfish W5856 - the oldest flying example in the world

The success in crippling the Bismarck and thus allowing it to be destroyed by the British Fleet was a pivotal moment in the War in the Atlantic. Carried out by exceptionally brave men, it requires something special to commemorate their success.

The ceramic coaster is a Limited Edition of just 100.

Coaster 100mm x 100mm

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 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.

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