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.

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 magnificent men and women of the Fleet Air Arm flew in some magnificent flying machines. 

The British Legends collection includes awesome aircraft: Swordfish, Sea Fury, Sea Vixen, Sea Harrier, Sea King, Phantom, Wasp, Wessex, Lynx and Buccaneer...Merlin Bagger & Pinger, Wildcat & Sea King Junglie!

Matching coasters also available in Atlantic grey, black or white.

 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

The Fleet Air Arm is the aviation branch of the Royal Navy.

The Fleet Arm provide their pilot's with state-of-the-art aircraft in order to deliver naval air power over land and sea.

Support us and help raise awareness just by having a cuppa!

Choose from - Gazelle, Westland Lynx, Westland Wasp, Westland Wessex, Westland Sea King (SAR & Jungly),

Hawker Sea Fury, BAe Sea Harrier, de Havilland Sea Vixen, Supermarine Seafire, F-35B Lightning and the Mighty Fairey Swordfish.

More designs coming soon!

Dishwasher & microwave safe.

300ml

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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

Sit back and enjoy your favourite brew in your new favourite mug. It's never been easier to show your affiliation with the Fleet Air Arm with this snazzy zigzag design.

All profits go towards repairing and maintaining our historic naval aircraft.

Hand wash recommended.

Microwave safe for longevity.

330ml

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

A fun gift and a great way to celebrate our long tradition of Naval Aviation.

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

...to remember those who gave their lives above, on and under the waves.

These mugs are a subtle and elegant way of remembering the many service men and women who lost their lives as a result of world conflict. Not just on Remembrance Day, but every day.

The images alone are poignant, or you can choose a design that includes the poem 'Remember the Poppies of the Sea'.

Remember the Poppies of the Sea

No grave to mark the man.
No cross, alone or serried ranked,
No poignant blooms to salute the loss or the love
Or the tragedy of fading memories.
 
On steel steed and white horsed plain they did their duty.
They fought and gave and gave their all and,
when all was done, they took the sea's embrace.

Somewhere, a gypsy ripple monument roams tirelessly still,
A metamorphic headstone.
Improperly anonymous.
Incongruously humble.  
 
​Named and nameless, fathers and sons, warriors all.
Now fathoms deep, at peace on pillows of softest sand.
Their drifting spirits but gentle shadows, dancing forever with sunbeams.
 
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
Remember the poppies that grow on the wind harrowed meadows of the sea.

The mugs are high quality.

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity.

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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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

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

Celebrating the Wildcat (aka Martlet) flown so effectively while on convoy escort duty against FW200's by Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown CBE DSC AFC RN.

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity.

These water bottles are tough, attractive and leave no doubt about your allegiance to the Fleet Air Arm. 

Capacity 500ml

Handwash only.

Part of Navy Wings' mission is to link the achievements, heroism and sacrifice of the past with the challenges of the present and the hopes for the future. The powerful image on this mug, a modern pilot's visor reflecting a Fairey Swordfish, encapsulates that thread. 

Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

Enjoy your favourite beverage in our stunning Navy Wings engraved tankard, or display it in all of its bright polished glory.

Made from pewter and featuring a glass base (so you can be on the alert for the King's shilling!), this 1 pint tankard is perfect for gifting to friends or taking its place in your own home.

Height: 115mm

Base diameter: 115mm

Approx weight: 300g

This beautiful solid brass mini tankard with a copper anchor emblem is perfect for any sailor who likes a tot of rum!

A great gift or stocking filler

Measures approx: 5cms high.

The legendary Wessex V had a service career lasting more than forty years. That speaks volumes for its performance. It cut its teeth in the jungles of Malaysia and Borneo and excelled in a variety of roles. Pilots and crews loved them for their ruggedness, reliability and flying qualities. Jungly's are the workhorses and unsung heroes of numerous campaigns.

Image courtesy of the late Richard Cooke. Our thanks to Gilly Cooke.

All profits go towards repairing and maintaining our historic naval aircraft.

Dishwasher and microwave safe for longevity.

330ml

This bespoke design features the famous Fleet Air Arm blue zigzag alternating with the Navy Wings logo.

Just the job!

Dishwasher and microwave safe.

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 Bagger and Pinger communities are rightly proud of the role that they play (and have played) in the battlespace and what better aircraft to illustrate that role than the Sea King with its decades of sterling service. 

Matching coasters also available in Atlantic grey or white.

Quality mug - Handwash recommended
330ml capacity.

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

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!

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.