TBF Stars & Stripes Structured Twill Cap
The TBF Avenger was the U.S. Navy’s most powerful torpedo bomber of World War II, famed for its durability, heavy payload, and combat versatility. First seeing combat at the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the Avenger quickly became the backbone of the Navy's torpedo bomber force and served across all major Pacific campaigns.
Powered by the Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone radial engine, the Avenger could reach speeds of around 275 mph, with a combat range over 1,000 miles. It typically carried a Mark 13 torpedo or up to 2,000 lbs of bombs, and featured a three-man crew: pilot, turret gunner, and radioman/bombardier. Its defensive firepower included a powered dorsal turret with a .50 cal machine gun, a forward-firing nose gun, and a ventral gun beneath the fuselage.
Renowned for its rugged construction and ability to absorb damage, the Avenger served not only in anti-ship roles, but also in bombing, reconnaissance, and even anti-submarine warfare—particularly in the Atlantic and later Pacific campaigns. Production was taken over by General Motors’ Eastern Aircraft Division, with these versions designated TBM instead of TBF.
Over 9,800 Avengers were built, serving with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and others. One of the most famous Avenger pilots was George H.W. Bush, who was shot down in combat in 1944 and later became the 41st President of the United States.
The Avenger remained in service into the 1950s in various secondary roles and helped define carrier-based strike aviation in WWII. Its mix of survivability, firepower, and reliability made it one of the most effective naval bombers of the war.
Why are the stripes vertical?
Great question - and you're absolutely right that the U.S. flag is usually displayed with horizontal stripes. But in this design, we’ve reimagined the flag as an artistic tribute rather than a literal representation. We chose to depict the flag as if it were hanging vertically from above, similar to how it might appear draped at a hangar entrance or suspended during a ceremony. This vertical orientation allows the iconic silhouette of the aircraft to really shine -with the red and white stripes running the length of the fuselage, it creates a bold, centred look while still honouring the flag’s spirit and symbolism.
Embark on a historical journey with our captivating warbird-themed caps! Each cap is made to order and features high-quality designs applied using DTG (Direct to Garment) printing — a method that delivers crisp detail and lasting colour directly onto the fabric. Inspired by legendary military aircraft and aviators, these caps are perfect for warbird enthusiasts, air show fans, or anyone who appreciates aviation history. Add a touch of style and historical significance to your everyday wardrobe.
✈ Made to order.
✈ 6 embroidered eyelets providing an ideal level of ventilation.
✈ Stretch band the perfect fit and absolute comfort.
✈ Stylish silver under-visor.
✈ Made from 63% polyester, 34% cotton, 3% spandex twill.
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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.
Please note there can be subtle variations in colour and minor movement of the product during production that may cause a design element not to be the exact same colour or in the exact position as it appears onscreen. More details can be found on our FAQ page. 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!
This product is shipped from either Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Latvia or Spain.
Original blank products sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh.
EU GPSR-related product information:
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead and phthalates level requirements.
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For products being shipped into the European Union, Article 16(c) and (e) of the Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, the right to cancel or return an order within 14 days is not provided for:
- the supply of goods that are made to the consumer's specifications or are clearly personalised;
- sealed goods which were unsealed after delivery and thus aren't suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons,
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Returns:
Please note, as all our products are made to order according to the customer's selected specifications such as colour, size or other custom markings, we do not accept returns, process refunds or provide exchanges or replacements for wrongly ordered products, designs, colours, styles, sizes (outside of our "Shoe Size Guarantee"), buyer remorse or a change of mind. Customers are reminded to review their orders carefully prior to placing an order.
Exchanges:
As we manufacture all our products on demand, we only produce what has been ordered according to the customer's selected specifications, such as colour, size or other custom markings. We, therefore, do not accept returns or process exchanges for wrongly ordered products, designs, colours, styles, sizes (outside of our "Shoe Size Guarantee"), buyer remorse or a change of mind. We make everything on demand, so requesting an exchange for a different product means producing an entirely new product.
Flex fit , embroidered lettering and good shipping time. That's all you need from a hat and I Love Hangar delivered!
Great quality, very comfortable. Looks amazing
A really well made hat that fits nicely!