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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Whether worn alone or layered this jersey t-shirt is soft yet durable to withstand your toddler's playtime demands It's the perfect combination of both comfort and style The shirt has a ribbed collar double-stitched sleeves and self-fabric neck tape
- 100 combed ring-spun cotton
- Ash is 99 combed ring-spun cotton and 1 polyester
- Heather is 90 combed ring-spun cotton and 10 polyester
- Fabric weight 45 ozyd (153 gm)
- Side-seamed construction
- Double-needle sleeves and bottom hem
- Ribbed topstitch on collar
- Shoulder-to-shoulder self-fabric neck tape
- EasyTear label
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