Lancaster "AJ-A" Short-Sleeve Unisex Premium T-Shirt
This design is based on Lancaster “AJ-A” (serial number ED887) flown by Squadron Leader Henry Melvin "Dinghy" Young DFC & Bar during Operation Chastise (also known as the “Dambusters Raid”). Operation Chastise was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, using special "bouncing bombs". At 21:47, on the night of May 16, 1943, Lancaster AJ-A (ED887) took off with the Möhne dam as their primary target. After a successful operation, Lancaster AJ-A was hit by German anti-aircraft fire near Wijk aan Zee and crashed at 02:58 south of Castricum aan Zee. Sadly, all seven crew members lost their lives and are buried in Bergen General Cemetery (North-Holland).
Lancaster “AJ-A” (ED887) Crew:
- Pilot S/L H.M. Young DFC & Bar
- Flight Engineer Sgt D.T. Horsfall
- Navigator Sgt C.W. Roberts
- Wireless Operator Sgt L.W. Nichols
- Bomb Aimer F/O V.S. MacCausland (RCAF)
- Front Gunner Sgt G.A. Yeo
- Rear Gunner Sgt W. Ibbotson
✈ Right Sleeve: Full-colour Lancaster with RAF 617 Sqn motto: "Après moi, le déluge" (after me, the flood).
✈ Left Sleeve: Aircraft Serial Number. During training for Operation Chastise, the aircraft involved had the suffix /G shown after the serial. This denoted the aircraft as “secret” and required guarding 24 hours a day. On the night of the mission, the /G was painted over which is why our t-shirts only show the aircraft serial number.
Product Details
Product Details | Bella Canvas 3001
All our t-shirts are soft and lightweight, with just the right amount of stretch making them super comfortable and flattering for both men and women. Make sure you look the part and your next air show!
✈ Pre-shrunk fabric
✈ Side-seamed construction
✈ Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
✈ Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
✈ 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
✈ Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
✈ Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
Production & Shipping
Manufacturing | Bella + Canvas 3001 Short Sleeve T-Shirt
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Made to Order
This product is made to order with production beginning once your order has been received. We are, therefore, not able to cancel or amend an order once it has been placed. This includes changes to the shipping address, size, design, or any other specifications. Please review your order details carefully before finalising your purchase.
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Colour and Design Variations
Minor variations in colour and design placement may occur during production. As a result, some design elements may differ slightly in colour or position from it appears onscreen. For more details please see our FAQ page.
Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product ships from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Latvia, Spain, Canada, or Brazil, depending on your location and stock availability.
The blank product is sourced from United States, Nicaragua, Honduras,or Mexico.
The blank T-shirt is produced under a responsible manufacturing programme covering worker wellbeing, human rights, water use, emissions, sustainability and responsible cotton sourcing.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions | Gildan 64000 Short Sleeve T-Shirt
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Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. No fabric softeners. |
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Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life. |
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Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration. |
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Do not dry clean. |
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