The Blackburn Skua holds a distinguished place in aviation history as the Royal Navy's first monoplane dive bomber. Entering service in the late 1930s, the Skua was a versatile aircraft, serving both as a fighter and a bomber during the early years of World War II. With a crew of two, it was capable of reaching speeds up to 225 mph and had a range of approximately 760 miles. The Skua made its mark in 1939 by claiming the first German aircraft shot down by a British aircraft in World War II. It also played a pivotal role in the first dive-bombing attack that led to the sinking of a major warship, the German cruiser Königsberg, in 1940. Despite its early successes, the Skua was soon outclassed by newer aircraft, but its legacy as a pioneer in naval aviation and dive bombing tactics remains unmatched. The Blackburn Skua is a testament to innovation and bravery, embodying the spirit of early World War II aviation.
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A soft and comfy unisex hoodie that fits all your hoodie needs The fleece fabric makes it a great partner all year round be it a summer evening on the beach or a Christmas dinner in a mountain cabin
- 52 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 48 poly fleece
- Heather colors are 60 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 40 poly fleece
- Fabric weight 65 ozyd (2204 gm)
- Regular fit
- Side-seamed construction
- Blank product sourced from Nicaragua or the US
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