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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- 65 polyester 35 cotton pique
- Fabric weight 50 ozyd (1695 gm)
- Relaxed fit that runs large
- Flat knit collar and cuffs
- Metal buttons with dyed-to-match plastic rims
- Side vents for breathability
- Blank product sourced from Ethiopia
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