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GDMK Images July 2022 News

Desert Storm Tornado Mil Green T-shirt

Hi everyone, welcome to the GDMK Images July 2022 news update!

There are a number of important things to bring you up to date with.

Discontinuation of Material Printing

Earlier this year, we encountered intermittent problems with our T-Shirt printing equipment. The long and short of the situation is that, despite a lot of support from the supplier and manufacturer, the equipment is not economically viable to repair.

Unfortunately this means the following items are discontinued –

  • Printed T-Shirts
  • Small Bears
  • Leather Bound Hip Flasks
  • Tote Bags
  • Face Masks

Blank Product Delays

Earlier this year you may know we were advised by our blanks suppliers about supply chain delays. After a period of relative stability, our suppliers have advised us of more short notice delays to incoming blank products.

Particularly affected are certain colour combinations of Varsity Jackets and Hoodies. In some cases one particular group of colours wont be arriving into the UK until Jan 2023 if you can believe that!!!

As an example, a customer ordered a particular hoodie colour combination in October last year. We were advised of a delay, so the customer opted to change colour combination to avoid a delay. The batch of hoodies finally arrived at the end of May! The supply chain issues are still very real and affecting every aspect of our lives unfortunately.

Also affected to a lesser extent are mousemats, wallets and, in particular, certain iPhone and Samsung phone cases.

Please bear in mind we have access to many suppliers for all our products and we can usually source a blank from somewhere when our main suppliers are out of stock.

Please note, we will not sacrifice the quality of the products we supply. There are other suppliers that supply blanks which are not of the standard we usually supply – that is fine and there is nothing wrong with that – but having established a solid reputation for quality products, we wont sacrifice that by short cutting quality and using cheaper quality items.

Please accept our apologies in advance for these potential delays and inconvenience.

New Product Line – Laser Etched Gifts

I have long wanted to offer laser etched products. I am delighted to announce a collaboration with JAM Arts who will be producing laser etched renditions of some of our iconic designs on a great range of new and novel gift products.

We trialled a small number of items at both East Kirkby and Cosford airshow. The products were exceptionally well received, witnessed by selling out within an hour of being put out on the stall!!

Needless to say, the success has encouraged us to add them as standard lines to the online shop over the coming weeks and months!

Keep an eye out for an upcoming post that will showcase the products and designs!

New Product Line – Embroidered T-Shirts

Following many requests and successful tests on the stall, we will shortly be adding embroidered t-shirts to our product lines. A nice lightweight alternative to our ever popular polos shirts, you will soon be able to get all your favourite designs on a t-shirt!

The brand we use has been tested for washability and shrink resistance and has received great feedback from customers who who have bought them from the stall.

Customers report the t-shirts was really well, keep their colour and no shrinking after multiple washes!

New Embroidered Designs

We have been really pleased to receive many, many requests for personalised clothing tributes from customers.

Many of these involve new World War 2 aircraft types and Squadron variations.

We add these aircraft and squadrons (albeit with different aircraft markings and codes to protect the uniqueness of the customers personalised designs) as options to the Classic Military Aircraft range.

Added recently, or to be added shortly are the following aircraft types and squadrons

Thats All For Now Folks!

Thanks for reading and dont hesitate to give me a shout if you have any questions about the topics discussed above.

We really appreciate your support so far in 2022.

Dont forget our Facebook page, drop by and join in the discussion!

Stay safe

Gary and Dawn

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New F-15, F-111 and U2 Aircraft Amongst Latest Embroidered Aircraft Designs

U2-S 99th RS red and black hoodie

New F-15, F-111 and U2 Aircraft Amongst Latest Embroidered Aircraft Designs

Following a number of personalised aircraft requests, I have added  some new aircraft types and Squadron options to the Classic Military Aircraft clothing range. This update includes the first helicopter – the Apache AH1.

New Aircraft Types

The latest aircraft types added are –

  • U-2S
  • Apache AH-1

New Squadron Options

  • 460 Sqn Lancaster – Coded AR-A
  • 492nd FS F-15E – Coded LN
  • 79th TFS F-111E – Coded UH

Recent Personalised Aircraft Designs

Just recently I have had some great personalised requests including – 

  • 609 Sqn Typhoon
  • 103 Sqn Lancaster
  • 460 Sqn Lancaster
  • 48th FW OC F-15E

In turn, these designs will be recoded with personalisation’s removed and added as Squadron options to these existing aircraft types.

How To Buy These New Aircraft Designs

I’m still breaking each aircraft type down into its own single product for each type of clothing. In the meantime, all of the new options can be ordered from the main Personalised Aircraft Clothing Section and selected as an option on the dropdown list.

There you can choose your aircraft type and Squadron and request any personalised wording or new Squadron options.

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U-2S

The secretive U-2 has joined the CMA range

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F-111E

Based on 68-0040 with the Tiger styled fin tip flash.

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Apache AH1

Our 1st helicopter design is the potent Apache AH1

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There are still plenty more designs in the works so keep checking back.

Thanks for reading and stay safe!!

Gary

 

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New Dambusters Embroidered Designs Added

Dambusters

New Dambusters Embroidered Designs Added

As another anniversary of the legendary Dambusters raid approaches, we have released a new commemorative range of embroidered designs.

Dambusters Raid Background

On the night of 16th and 17th May 1943, 19 Lancasters manned by 133 aircrew from 617 Squadron took off for the Ruhr Valley in Germany. In their sights were three dams – the Moehne, the Eder and the Sorpe all which controlled water supplies for the heavy German industry located in the Ruhr region.This mission was a highly risky and dangerous mission that demanded incredible bravery and airmanship of the highest order.The Lancasters flew at low level for the entire mission and the unique Upkeep bouncing bomb had to be dropped from a height of 60ft whilst the pilot maintained 232mph.2 of the dams, the Moehne and Eder, were breached whilst the third was damaged. The cost was huge as 53 aircrew lost their lives and 3 were captured and became POWs.The mission was seen as a huge success in raising morale back at home despite the huge cost to aircrew and airframes.

Commemorate the Bravery of the Dambusters Aircrew

Our range of Dambusters clothing is our way of remembering the bravery of, not only the 617 Squadron aircrews from that mission but all of those in Bomber Command that took the fight to the Axis forces every night whilst the rest of the Allied forces trained and equipped for the eventual invasion and liberation of Europe in 1944.These latest designs immortalise the dates of that brave mission.

 

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What Other Dambuster Themed Gifts Can I Buy?

How About a Limited Edition Dambuster Poster?

We have a varied range of gifts that will please any aviation enthusiast.

How about a limited edition poster for your wall? You can’t go wrong with a limited edition reproduction poster of the classic 1955 Dambusters film starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave! This poster was reproduced in 2018 for the 75th Anniversary of the raid and was commissioned for the Royal Albert Hall performance of the film.Alternatively, why not try our Dambusters aircrew poster that has a drawing of every Lancaster aircraft that took part in the raid along with the names of every aircrew member and their flight roles?We only have a few left so get in before they are all gone!

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Dambusters Film Poster

75th Anniversary Dambuster Film Poster

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617 Squadron Dambuster Aircrew

Limited edition 75th Anniversary Dambuster poster listing the names of all the aircrew who took part in the historic air raid alongside their aircraft.

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Dambusters 75th Anniversary Clothing

In 2018, we did a full range of clothing designs to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid.These embroidered designs featured the wording ‘Chastise 75’ and 1943 – 2018 in recognition of the mission codename – Operation Chastise.

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Thanks for looking and heres to those brave men of 617 Squadron and Bomber Command!

Feel free to get in touch with us here or via our social channels

Please stay safe everyone

All the best for now

Gary

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Childrens Range of Military Aircraft Clothing Now Online

Childrens Zipped Hoodie Tornado Classic Military Aircraft

Childrens Range of Military Aircraft Clothing Now Online

The GDMK Images Military Aircraft Clothing Range Now Available Online in Kids Sizes!!

After a very successful lauch this past summer on our event stall, our Classic Military Aircraft and D-Day 75 Embroidered Designs are now available online in childrens clothing sizes.

Childrens clothing sizes start at 3-4 years and go through to Teens, so now you can buy every aviation enthusiast in your family something to wear regardless of their age!!

Which Aircraft Clothing Designs Are Available in Childrens Sizes?

All the GDMK Images embroidered aircraft designs are available in childrens sizes. This includes our Classic Military Aircraft Range and D-Day 75 commemoration series.

Military Aircraft Designs Available on Childrens Clothing

All our existing embroidered aircraft designs, plus all future releases will be available on childrens clothing including –

  • Avro Lancaster
  • Spitfire
  • Buccaneer
  • Hunter
  • Tornado

Which Clothing Garments Are Available in Childrens Sizes?

Most of of adult clothing garment styles will be available in childrens sizes. This includes

  • T-Shirts
  • Polo Shirts
  • Hoodies
  • Varsity Jackets
  • Fleece Jackets

Childrens Embroidered T-Shirts and Polo Shirts

Younger kids are not necessarily so keen on polo shirts so we offer embroidered t-shirts for the younger aviation enthusiasts in your family.

For the older kids and teens there is still the option of an embroidered polo.

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Childrens Varisty or Baseball Jackets

The Varsity Jackets, or Baseball Jackets as some know them, have beeen extremely popular this past summer with both adults and children.

After many requests, you can now buy Varsity Jackets online starting at ages 3-4 years !

The same great quality and cool look as our adult Varsity Jackets but sized for the smaller aircraft enthusiast in your family!!

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Childrens Hoodies – New Zipped Option

We had many requests this summer for a zipped  hoodie option. These are now online in adult and childrens sizes, aged 3 to 4 years through to teen sizes.

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Childrens Fleece Jackets

The GDMK Images childrens Fleece Jackets are from Regatta as per our adults Fleece Jackets. Warm and hard wearing, the Regatta fleece jackets will keep your kids warm whilst being comfortable and hard wearing.

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More Designs to Come In Childrens Sizes

I hope you are as excited about these aircraft designs on kids clothing as we are. If you are a railway enthusiast then please keep checking back as childrens clothing featuring all our railway designs will be available online in the next week or so!!

If you have seen a specific style of clothing or design on our stall this summer and cant find it online please give us a shout. All designs are available for direct order – just give us a shout via email or any of our social media channels!!

Thanks for reading and all the best for now

Gary, Dawn & Kay

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Two New Airplane Pictures For Duxford Meet the Fighters Airshow

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Subscribe now to join my existing subscribers who can see and buy the new pictures now before they are released to the public at the airshow!

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Lancaster Bomber Taking Off Into Moonlit Sky

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Mitchell B25 at Dawn surrounded by Mist

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See us at the Duxford Meet the Fighters Airshow

We will be at Duxford for the Meet the Fighters airshow where you will be able to see and buy these new prints. We will be trading on the Friday but the pictures wont be on sale until the Saturday. Take advantage of this offer by subscribing and get first look at the new airplane pictures!

See you at Duxford!!

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