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Metal Vulcan Model

Nicky van der Drift — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:33:47 +0000

A Military Heritage shiny polished 10” model Vulcan from HARVEY MAKIN®.

The main material is made from aluminium. It also comes in a shiny finish which adds to the visual spectacle of this item.

Comes packaged with a closed box.

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Metal Spitfire Model7688

Nicky van der Drift — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:26:17 +0000

Celebrate the legacy of the iconic Spitfire with the exquisite 10” model from HARVEY MAKIN®.

Crafted from high-quality aluminium and featuring a stunning shiny finish, this model is a perfect addition to any collection and makes an ideal gift for British military enthusiasts.

Comes beautifully packaged in a sleek closed box, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this remarkable tribute to a pivotal piece of aviation history!

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Bomber Command: Churchill’s Greatest Triumph

Nicky van der Drift — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:51:28 +0000

While researching what his father, Roland MacKenzie DFC, did as a Lancaster bomber pilot in the Second World War, retired Vancouver lawyer Roddy MacKenzie became increasingly aware of vagueness and some criticism regarding Bomber Command’s accomplishments. The emphasis was usually on the bravery of the ‘Bomber Boys’, the gallantry of specific sorties, such as the Dambusters, or post-war bombing controversies.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Air World (16 Jan. 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1399017721
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399017725
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 3.81 x 23.37 cm

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Italian Leather Wallet – LANCASTER

Nicky van der Drift — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:10:33 +0000

Brown Bi-fold Italian leather wallet with a Lancaster image

Product Composition:

VEG TANNED LEATHER (90%)

BONDED NYLON THREAD (5%)

ADHESIVE (5%)

IBCC X Invictus Morale Collaboration

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IBCC Vinyl Sticker

Nicky van der Drift — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:54:51 +0000

The perfect vinyl weather-resistant sticker to show support for the IBCC

7cm Diameter

Place anywhere you like

Motorcycles
Laptops
Appliances
Phones
and MORE!

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IBCC Car/Window Sticker

Nicky van der Drift — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:48:53 +0000

This car/window sticker is perfect for all windows to show support for the IBCC!

9CM Diameter

Die-cut front adhesive stickers for windows or glass.

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Les Rutherford Cards (Pack of 5)

Nicky van der Drift — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:18:56 +0000

Les Rutherford has always found solace in his art, whether when serving as a Bomb Aimer, a prisoner in Stalag Luft 11 or post war. Sadly his sight is diminishing because of Macular Degeneration. Despite this, aged 99, Les drew the beautiful picture on the front from a photo using a magnifying glass.

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Mission Completed- Framed Veteran-signed Limited Edition print

laserred — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:30:12 +0000

Veteran-signed Limited Edition print now available through IBCC

MISSION COMPLETED

by Simon Smith

Day breaks at the end of a gruelling operation during the autumn of 1944. The returning crew are relieved to be safely home at their Lincolnshire base whilst their mighty Lancaster shows fresh scars from an arduous mission over occupied Europe.

This dramatic piece acts as a lasting tribute to all those who served with Bomber Command during WWII and has been autographed for posterity by the artist along with two highly-respected Lancaster aircrew:

Flight Lieutenant FRANK WOLFSON DFC

Pilot with 149 Sqn

Group Captain WILLIAM FARQUHARSON DFC

Pilot with 115 & 195 Sqns

UK mainland only. Please contact us to arrange purchase and shipping for overseas.

This item will be shipped direct by the supplier.

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Pilot’s Notes – Wellington

laserred — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:24:14 +0000

Accurate facsimile editions of the original Air Ministry Pilot's Notes issued to aircrew for military aircraft types.

Each approximately 60 pages, paper cover, with header card, featuring euro hook cut-out for display, 190mm x 125mm,

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Rear Gunner Pathfinders

laserred — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:08:15 +0000

This is a Bomber Command story of the air war over Germany as seen from the small Perspex bubble of a ‘Tail-End Charlie’ rear gunner in a Lancaster. Flying first with 626 squadron, and later 156 (Pathfinder) squadron, Ron Smith flew 65 operations and recorded them with the intensity brought on by the isolation of being cocooned in his lonely gun turret.

“Suddenly we were over the Big City . . . after long hours of searching the night sky from the coast, to be suddenly propelled into the brilliant hell over Berlin produced a freezing of the mind . . . flak sliced up through the broken illuminated clouds, ascending gracefully to stream past the turret. A Lancaster slid across at right angles with a single fighter just behind it, as if attached by an invisible thread . . . the city far below was bubbling and boiling, splashes of fire opening out as the blockbusters pierced this terrible brew.”

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