P-61 "Black Widow" Inspired Hardcover Journal

Name: P-61 "Black Widow" Inspired Hardcover Journal
Brand: I Love a Hangar
SKU: 29751469541353248783
Price: 16.19 USD
Availability: InStock

$16.19 USD $17.99 USD

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the first U.S. aircraft designed specifically as a night fighter and one of the most advanced of World War II. Introduced in 1944, it was equipped with onboard radar, allowing it to detect and intercept enemy aircraft in complete darkness. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines, the P-61 could reach speeds over 366 mph (589 km/h) and altitudes exceeding 30,000 feet (9,144 metres). Armed with four 20mm cannons and four .50 calibre machine guns, it was a formidable interceptor in the Pacific, European, and China-Burma-India theatres.

The P-61 is famously credited with achieving the last aerial kill of World War II on August 14, 1945, when a Black Widow named Lady in the Dark forced a Japanese Nakajima Ki-44 "Tojo" to crash into the sea near Okinawa without firing a single shot. This remarkable feat, combined with its advanced technology, solidified the Black Widow’s legacy as a pioneering and highly effective night fighter.

Product Details | Hardcover Journal - Ruled Line

Our hardcover journals are for the quintessential aviation lover. They come in a range of prints and designs that are sure to satisfy warbirds or aviation fans. Great for recording important notes, doodles, or memories in one stylish place.

✈ 5.75in./14.6cm (L) x 8.0in./20.3cm (H)
✈ Authentic looking full-colour wraparound cover
✈ Semi-gloss, laminated cover for a smooth look and durability
✈ 150 Lined Pages (104gsm)
✈ Perforated pages for easy tear-out
✈ Casewrap binding with a flexible, sewn spine that allows the journal to lie flat on surface when opened

Manufacturing | Hardcover Journal - Ruled Line

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Made to Order
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By producing items on demand rather than in large quantities, we actively contribute to minimising overproduction and waste. We genuinely appreciate your mindful purchasing choices, which support this more sustainable approach. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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.

This tumbler is printed using a digital inkjet process that transfers the design line by line. Faint horizontal lines may therefore be visible on the finished product. Colours may also appear slightly less bright than they do on screen.

Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product is printed in and shipped from the United States.

The blank product is sourced from the United States.