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.
Like the image but not on a Embroidered Premium Sherpa Blanket? See this same graphic elsewhere.
Theres something special about having that one blanket you know will bring you comfort no matter when and where Its time to take a new one homethe embroidered premium sherpa blanket has sheeny fleece fabric on one side and super-soft sherpa fabric on the other thatll keep you warm and snug The blankets plush look makes it a great home accessory as well as the perfect travel buddy
- 100 polyester fleece on one side
- 100 polyester sherpa on the other side
- 50 60 (1270 cm 1524 cm)
- Blank product sourced from Thailand
No reviews for this product.
You may also like
slide 9 to 12 of 5
