With all their noise and power, jet engines are awesome and dramatic. They can be just as awesome and dramatic after they have ceased in their primary role. This unusual lamp was once the flame tube from a Rolls Royce military jet engine.

Flame tubes allow fuel to be injected into the high pressure air and be completely burned before entering the turbine. Without flame tubes, there would be no place for fuel combustion to take place.

This example has been carefully polished, mounted on a hand turned wooden base and fitted with a low energy bulb. Perfect for some atmospheric lighting and very rare.

Great lighting and great talking piece and you can be sure that your neighbours won't have one.

For Star Wars fans, you may wish to checkout IG-88, the assassin droid in The Empire Strikes Back, whose head bears a remarkable resemblance to a flame tube!

N.B. Designs may vary very slightly from illustration. 

Approx dimensions:

Height 63cms

Diameter 25 cms

The Sea Harrier is an iconic British naval aircraft that has taken a well earned place in the annals of aviation history. This bold, but stylish wall clock features a handmade Ash face set into a Pegasus engine pressure sensor mount and further augmented by a resin circlet incorporating numerous small components.

Guaranteed to be a unique talking point.

Overall diameter 41cm

Face diameter 16cm

Weight 3.6kg

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

The extraordinary BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980. The aircraft is a naval VTOL/VSTOL jet fighter designed for reconnaissance and attack roles. In 1993 an improved variant of the Sea Harrier was produced as the FA.2 with a more powerful engine, improved air-to-air capabilities and weapons options. The FA.2 was produced until 1998 and continued in service until 2006 when it was replaced by the Harrier GR9. 56 FA.2 Sea Harriers were produced for the Royal Navy. These remarkable examples of innovative British engineering have served with honour in conflicts around the globe.

Exclusive:

This highly detailed model Includes:

• Titanium Rolls Royce Sea Harrier (Pegasus) engine compressor blade key ring
• 800 NAS embroidered squadron crest

ZH804 was assigned to 800 Naval Air Squadron and bears the crossed swords and trident motif.

Diecast: Preassembled

Scale 1/72

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

The extraordinary BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980. The aircraft is a naval VTOL/VSTOL jet fighter designed for reconnaissance and attack roles. In 1993 an improved variant of the Sea Harrier was produced as the FA.2 with a more powerful engine, improved air-to-air capabilities and weapons options. The FA.2 was produced until 1998 and continued in service until 2006 when it was replaced by the Harrier GR9. 56 FA.2 Sea Harriers were produced for the Royal Navy. These remarkable examples of innovative British engineering have served with honour in conflicts around the globe.

Exclusive:

This highly detailed model Includes:

• 801 NAS embroidered squadron crest badge
• Titanium Rolls Royce Sea Harrier (Pegasus) engine compressor blade key ring

ZH796 was assigned to 801 Naval Air Squadron and bears the winged trident motif.

Diecast: Preassembled

Scale 1/72

The Fleet Air Arm surmounted the difficulties that initially made this a very difficult carrier aircraft and transformed it into a winner. The classic gull wing shape of this extremely powerful and very effective late war fighter bomber is captured in detail in this diecast model.

This is a Limited Edition of just 900 models worldwide.

Don Sheppard was the only Fleet Air Arm Corsair Ace of WWII.

Applying to join the Fleet Air Arm at just 18 years old, Canadian pilot Donald Sheppard made his first operational sorties in support of Britain’s attempts to destroy the German battleship Tirpitz at the end of March 1944. He was aboard his home carrier HMS Victorious as she later traded the icy waters of the North Sea for a new assignment in the Far East, where the Indian Ocean saw Sheppard develop from a talented novice pilot into an air ace, one of only two Canadian Navy aces and the Fleet Air Arm’s only Corsair ace of the Second World War. 

Extract...

July 4, 1945 - A Toronto pilot of the Fleet Air Arm, Lieut. Donald J. Sheppard, Weybourne Cres., has shot down his fourth Japanese plane in the recent British Pacific Fleet attacks on the Ryukyu Islands in the Pacific. Lieut Sheppard, whose first operation with the Fleet Air Arm was in the attack on the German battle ship Tirpitz, bagged the Japanese plane after a 20-mile chase at 20,000 feet. The enemy plane blew up as Sheppard closed in and he was going so fast that he flew through the flames of the exploding plane, burning the elevators and tail of his Corsair.

This is a detailed diecast model (1/72) in its livery as it flew from HMS Victorious during the Battle of Okinawa on the 4th of May 1945.

As a comprehensive study of every aircraft type ordered for the Royal Navy since 1908, this is something of a tour de force.

It includes fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, rigid and non-rigid airships, unmanned aircraft and pilotless target aircraft. It also includes many designs that were ordered but not built so that the importance placed on them by the Naval Staff or their potential impact on aircraft carrier design and operations can be explained.

Every type, even unsuccessful single prototypes, is described and the majority are illustrated by photographs, many of which come from the author’s own collection. The 50 most significant aircraft also have detailed 3-view drawings.

The book describes over 400 different types of aircraft built by over 100 different manufacturers to offer the most detailed coverage of Royal Navy aircraft ever produced.

Research for the book took over forty years and reference material included Admiralty Archives and an array of material in the public domain including manufacturer’s data, individual aircraft pilot’s notes and a wealth of published sources.

David Hobbs is uniquely well placed to write this book having served as a pilot in the RN for thirty-three years and retired with the rank of Commander. He flew both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and his log book contains 2300 flying hours with 807 day and night deck landings. He served in seven British aircraft carriers, flew over 20 of the aircraft types described in this book and spent four years in the RN Director General (Aircraft) Department where he was closely involved with Sea Harrier carrier trials, introduced new visual landing aids for night recoveries and liaised with the US Navy on carrier operating techniques. 

• 400 pages
• 400+ aircraft types
• 100+ manufacturers
• Lavishly illustrated
• Hardback.
• Large format: 25.15cm x 3.3cm x 28.19

Between 1939 and 1945 the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm grew from a small force into a powerful strategic weapon. British carrier-based aircraft fought throughout the world and David Brown here describes their activities in the Home, Mediterranean, Eastern and British Pacific Fleets, together with Forces created for specific operations, listing aircraft and units embarked during the various phases.

He goes on to describe carrier operations in the Pacific between 1941 and 1945, the greatest maritime war in history. Both the United States and Imperial Japanese Navies watched the Royal Navy's early carrier operations in the European Theatre and benefited from the lessons. American aircrews and sailors learnt quickly in action until, by March 1945, the United States Fifth Fleet with its associated Marine Corps formations was probably the most efficient and effective instrument of war deployed in the pre-nuclear age.

This new work contains material from two volumes, first published in 1968 and 1974, merged with notes for a third which David Brown prepared but never published before his death. They appear for the first time together, providing the most detailed single-volume account currently available of the operation of British, American and Japanese aircraft carriers in World War II.

Hardcover

The Supermarine Walrus was a British single engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft, designed by R.J. Mitchell who was also responsible for the illustrious Spitfire. The aircraft first flew on the 21st June 1933. Operated by the Fleet Air Arm, it also served with the Royal Air Force and several Commonwealth forces. It was also the first British squadron service aircraft to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage, completely enclosed crew accommodation and an all metal fuselage. Designed for use as a fleet spotter to be catapulted from battleships or cruisers, the Walrus was later employed in a variety of roles most notably as a rescue aircraft for downed aircrew and it continued in service throughout the Second World War.

Operation Torch was the codename of the World War II joint - and first - collaboration between the US and Allied Forces in the European-African arena. The Operation took place between 8^th and 16^th November 1942 with the aim of opening up a second front against the Axis powers prevalent in North Africa, therefore diverting the offensive in Europe. The Allied landings and conquest of key areas in Morocco and Algeria in particular resulted in an Allied victory against both the Vichy French and German forces.

Here, the Walrus is decorated as it took part in Operation Torch and appears in beige and dark earth desert camouflage colours with a pale blue underside. The blue and white US Forces star is printed on the upper and lower wings. The enclosed cockpit interior and the gun positions are both green. Note particularly the two guns fore and aft of the cockpit and the omission of bomb racks under the wings on this release.

This book uncovers many hidden facts and untold stories of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), shedding light on its remarkable history, much of which has not been widely published. It offers a concise yet vivid account of how the Royal Navy’s Air Service (RNAS) evolved over the years, shaped by over a century of political manoeuvring and its long-standing rivalry with the Royal Air Force. Even today, the FAA continues to operate in the shadow of the RAF, as seen in the ongoing developments surrounding the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and the F-35B aircraft they now carry, frequent subjects in the media.

Few know that the last serviceman to die in the Second World War was an FAA pilot, shot down over Japan at the very end of the Pacific conflict. While FAA victories such as Taranto and the Falklands are well known, it may surprise readers to learn that the FAA briefly flew Lancasters in 1946. And in the Gulf War, FAA Westland Lynx helicopters made history by virtually wiping out Iraq’s navy using Sea Skua missiles, the first time seaborne helicopters achieved such a feat.

This book also features the most comprehensive post-1945 timeline of the FAA, a reflection of the decline of Britain’s maritime power over recent decades. Enriching the narrative are personal anecdotes from FAA personnel, highlighting their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice in the line of duty.

 About the author:

Keith Abnett served in the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) from 1961 until 1985, initially as an artificer apprentice reaching the rank of Aircraft Engineering Warrant Officer. He was predominately part of the ‘fixed wing’ element (Sea Vixens, Phantoms and Sea Harriers) maintaining and managing in a variety of engineering capacities. He led the team that maintained the helicopters flown by HRH Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, whilst in the RN. Keith served on five different aircraft carrier types: HMS Ark Royal, Bulwark, Hermes, Illustrious and the mighty ‘Sara’, the USS Saratoga. From a young age and following retirement from the FAA, he has keenly studied both the historical and future developments of the UK’s Naval Air Service.

The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk (or Chippie) is a tandem, two-seat, single-engine primary trainer aircraft designed and developed by de Havilland (Canada). It was developed shortly after WWII and sold in large numbers during the immediate post-war years, often used as a replacement for the de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. Introduced in 1946 it was finally retired in the UK in 1996.

It was much loved by the generations of trainee pilots who cut their teeth on this very capable, reliable and pilot friendly aircraft.

This specific aircraft, WK608, beautifully rendered here by Joe Roberts, currently resides in the Navy Wings hangar. It is part of the Navy Wings 'tail dragger' training process and makes regular appearances at airshows around the UK.

Poster: A3

Despite its rather ungainly appearance, the Supermarine Walrus was one of the most effective aircraft of its type ever built. Required to operate in particularly hostile environments, the Walrus was an excellent naval reconnaissance aircraft and became an invaluable air-sea rescue asset, responsible for saving the lives of many downed airmen.

Scheme A: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 276 Squadron, Royal Air Force Harrowbeer, Devon, England, 1944
Scheme B: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I , No. 700 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Sheffield, 1941.
Scheme C: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 5 CF Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and New Guinea, early 1943.

• Item Length – Without Packaging (cm): 23.8
• Item Width – Without Packaging (cm): 29.2
• How many pieces?: 157
• Item Scale: 1:48
• License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
• Contents (what’s in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
• Finish: Plastic
• Number of Scheme options: 3
• Skill Level: 3
• Flying Hours: 3
• Wingspan (mm): 292

The Bristol Scout was a single-seat rotary engined biplane. It's origin were as a racing aircraft. Like similar fast it was used by the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corp as a 'scout' or fighter/fast reconnaissance type.

Although used as a fighter it was not possible to fit it with an effective forward-firing armament until the first British-designed gun/engine synchronisation system became available later in 1916, by which time the Scout was obsolescent. Single-seat fighters continued to be called "scouts" in British usage into the early 1920s.

It was an impressive aircraft in its day and well regarded by its pilots.

 ** Includes individually numbered copy of the original parts list signed by David, grandson of 1264's pilot Flt Sub Lt FDH Bremner. **

A specialist variant of the Westland Sea King, the HC.4 was the Royal Navy's Commando troop carrying and resupply helicopter replacement for their Wessex HU.5 helicopters and a development of similar aircraft produced for the Egyptian and Qatari Air Forces. 42 newly built helicopters were eventually produced in this configuration, which by their nature, were never too far from any action hotspots.
Deployed to combat zones right across the world during their 36-year service career, the Junglie as it was affectionately known, served with distinction from the Falklands War, through to the UK's campaign in Afghanistan.

King of the Junglies
Known as ‘King of the Junglies’, ZA298 was the longest serving Sea King HC.4. For over 30 years it was active in wars in the Falklands, Bosnia, Iraq and most recently Afghanistan.

Features:
- Folding rotor blades and tail
- Undercarriage without sponsons unique to HC.4 variant
- New interior parts including lengthened cabin and extra seats
- Open/closed door option
- GPMG machine gun mount
- New cockpit detail parts
- Extra antenna and countermeasures detail parts to suit the HC.4’s front-line role

Decal schemes:

Scheme A
Westland Sea King HC.4 - ZA298 ‘King of the Junglies’, No. 846 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, HMS Fearless, Operation 'Corporate', Falkland Islands, 1982.

Scheme B
Westland Sea King HC.4 - ZA312, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Operation 'Granby'/Desert Storm, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia, January-February 1991.

Scheme C
Westland Sea King HC.4 - ZD480, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, Croatia, 1995.

Scheme D
Westland Sea King HC.4 - ZF122, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, 2013.

Kit Specs
- Pieces: 289
- Length: 460mm
- Width: 397mm
- 4 x Decal Options

Duke Hawkins books are renowned for their level of detail and fantastic photography. Each book is a comprehensive study of an iconic aircraft packed with detailed information, superb images and knowledgeable commentary about its history and use by air forces around the globe.

Essential reads for any aircraft enthusiast.

Perfect for your daily tot!

Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum is inspired by tradition and the motivation to blend delicious rums from around the world. Our Head Blender, Oliver Chilton, has developed a recipe featuring some of the world’s finest rums while creating a new and individual style. With nothing added or taken away, our final blend has been selected for its ability to allow the individual flavours of each rum to shine.

Flying the Flag for Britain’s Naval Aviation Heritage 

Fleet Air Arm Centenary Whisky and Gin

We are delighted to be able to offer you Navy Wings' Whisky and Gin to celebrate this year’s Centenary of the formation of the Fleet Air Arm in 1924.

To celebrate this momentous milestone, we have partnered with London & Scottish International to create these wonderful bottles of Whisky and Gin.

Fleet Air Arm Centenary Single Malt Whisky

This 10 year old, complex single malt Whisky is viscous, smooth and savoury on the palate. It is noted for its warming pastry, vanilla, oak and earthy flavours. The additional barrel age has mellowed this spirit beautifully allowing the fruit flavours to develop gently in the glass. At no stage are the components disjointed or overpowered by alcohol or the peat.

The flavours are gentle and balance each other beautifully from the first smell through to the long finish.

70cl 46% abv

Fleet Air Arm Centenary Small Batch Gin

Our Small Batch London Dry Gin has aromas of Alpine Forest, with lively green pine and leafy herbs. It has big, bold robust flavours with brilliant juicy juniper followed by a smooth woody spice and clean citrus notes leading to a strong lingering finish.

70cl 43% abv

Please note that the drinkware accompanying the whisky and gin in some images is purely for illustration purposes and is not supplied as standard.

Navy Wings Whisky and Gin is currently only available to customers based in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.

Our apologies. These lamps have been incorrectly described elsewhere as coming from a Wessex helicopter, when in fact, they are from a Whirlwind.

These stylish, elegant and unusual lamps are made from the parts of the tail rotor assembly from a Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind helicopter. 

Carefully mounted on handcrafted wooden plinths or columns, they will be both interesting and very rare additions to your living space. 

Dimensions (approx)

Standard: 51cm x 16cm

Cruciform: 39cm x 28cm

N.B. Lampshade is for illustration purposes only. Supplied without lampshade. 

Comfortable, attractive and versatile.

Wear on the beach, in the garden, in the pub, walking the dog, playing golf, at the BBQ or just lounging around the house.

Proud, but not loud, these shirts feature the Fleet Air Arm zigzag, both shoulder to hem and also, very finely, across the whole shirt.

The subtle cartouche on the left breast says 'Fleet Air Arm'.

These attractive casual fit shirts are made from a special lightweight golf-shirt style material that is durable, easy to wear, cooling and ideal for hot summer days.

Arriving November 14th, 2024

On May 1st, 1982, nine Sea Harriers from 800 Naval Air Squadron, attacked the airfield at Port Stanley. Then a Flight Lieutenant, David Morgan was the pilot of the last aircraft to attack and was forced to come in just above ground level to avoid the, by then fully alert, airfield defences.

Despite being hit by 20mm AA fire, he managed to escape by flying at less than 30 feet above the runway and returned safely to HMS Hermes.

Lt Cdr Morgan ended the conflict as the highest scoring pilot with four confirmed victories and was subsequently awarded the DSC.

This superb print by Darryl Legg captures the speed and danger of those moments as he completes his mission and hurtles along the runway to get clear of the danger zone.

Each print of the limited edition of 300 is individually signed by Lt Cdr David Morgan DSC.

The Westland Sea King entered the annals of legend for its long service, reliability and versatility.  This collection illustrates that versatility and commemorates that long and illustrious career.

These highly detailed models showcase a variety of liveries including 848, 846, 845, 772 and 707 Naval Air Squadrons. 

Diecast - 1/72 scale

Comfortable, versatile and very long lasting.

Wear on the beach, in the garden, in the pub, walking the dog, for the BBQ, lounging around the house (or even for sport!).

Featuring the proud zigzag and 'Fly Navy' logo of the Fleet Air Arm.

These tough shirts are made to our own design by Badger, a company that makes shirts for top league and national teams. 

If they can stand that sort of wear they will last you for years.

If you're a member of the Fleet Air Arm Squadron, or just want to show your affiliation to it, these carefully embroidered patch badges say it all. Either way it's a statement of pride.

Velcro reverse.

Formed in 1941 with a complement of Fulmars, 809 NAS and was involved in actions on the Russian convoys and the Mediterranean and later, flying Seafires, such operations as Pedestal, Avalanche, Torch and Dragoon before being deployed to engage in the recovery of Rangoon and British Malaya and Sumatra. 

After the war they transitioned to Sea Hornets and then Sea Venoms in time to be involved in the Suez Crisis.

Later they converted to Buccaneers (including for the British Honduras/Belize 'incident').  and then, ultimately, decommissioned in 1978. The Falklands War saw 809 briefly recommissioned to fly Sea Harriers to great effect. Decommissioned in December 1982, 809 is now, once again, an operational Naval Air Squadron flying the formidable F-35B.

This smart holdall is very versatile and could be used as easily as an overnight bag or to take your kit to the gym.

With a 45 litre capacity, you'll be surprised how much it can carry.

Quality materials and construction mean that it will last for years.

• Padded hand grip.
• Detachable adjustable shoulder strap with pad.
• Two tone webbing details.
• Antique brass effect fittings.
• Internal valuables pocket.
• Front zip pocket.
• Padded base.
• Capacity 45 litres.

NB shoes not included!