TriStar Union Jack Unisex Pullover Hoodie

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Color: Black
Size: S
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The TriStar provided the Royal Air Force with strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling capability for almost 30 years. Acquired following the Falklands War, the fleet comprised nine former commercial Lockheed L-1011-500 airliners, six from British Airways and three from Pan Am. No. 216 Squadron re-formed at RAF Brize Norton in 1984 to operate the aircraft, with the first fully converted tanker entering service in 1986.

The RAF operated the TriStar in several configurations. The K.1 and KC.1 variants combined air-to-air refuelling with passenger transport, while the KC.1 could also carry palletised freight through its large cargo door. The C.2 and C.2A aircraft served primarily as long-range passenger and transport aircraft. Together, the fleet could move personnel and supplies around the world while its tankers extended the range and endurance of RAF fast jets.

The TriStar participated in nearly every major British operation during its service, including the Gulf War, operations over the Balkans, and deployments supporting forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya. It provided an essential airbridge for troops and cargo while also refuelling combat aircraft during operations. Affectionately known as “Timmy” by its crews, the aircraft became a familiar part of the RAF’s long-range support fleet.

The TriStar completed its final operational mission on 24 March 2014. Its transport and air-to-air refuelling duties were taken over by the Airbus Voyager, bringing almost three decades of RAF TriStar operations to an end.
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Je viens de les recevoir, super confortable, beau design. Merci 

Jean-Pierre B

I requested this design which was completed perfectly and in a shorter time than I anticipated.The design is perfect, the quality is brilliant and especially for the price! It's lovely and warm as well.

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