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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You can never go wrong with a classic bomber jacket especially when its high quality and made of recycled materials This versatile bomber jacket will complement most outfits and styles and keep you warm during the chillier days
- 100 recycled polyester
- Fabric weight 55 ozyd (156 gm)
- Relaxed fit
- Unisex sizing
- Utility pocket on the sleeve
- Rib-knit banding at collar cuffs and hem
- Premium YKK zipper
- Blank product sourced from China
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