We have had many enquiries for a Military Green fleece, and following the launch of the Desert Storm 30th Anniversary commemorartive range, we got a lot of requests for a Sand coloured Fleece to complement the designs.
We are really pleased to announce we have added these two colours to the range as well..
Although made by a different manufacturer to our existing popular fleeces, these two new fleece colours are virtually identical in spec and comfort.
They are available now as an option on all our embroidered designs.
Both these new garments are extremely comfortable to wear and get great feedback.
More New Garment Types on the Way
We get many requests for Bomber Jackets and Rugby Jerseys. We have sourced and tested several different types of these garments and have selected one of each type that embroiders and wears well.
We are making some up as stock for the Headcorn Airshow where you will be able to see the quality up close.
They will be available online in the coming weeks.
Let me know what you think of the new hoodies and fleeces and drop me a line if there is a garment type you think we should be stocking!
Thanks for reading and stay safe!
Gary
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You now have the option to buy these iconic aircraft types as both a Desert Storm commemorative garment and a Classic Military Aircraft garment.
If you haven’t seen the CMA range, the design features the aircraft name and service dates. Check them out as there is in excess of 30 aircraft types now!
New Additions include the following types and squadron options –
A-10
511th TFS from Alconbury in Camo colour scheme with sharks mouth nose.
Each aircraft type on the Classic Military Aircraft Range provides an option for you to request the design in new Squadron colours or markings for a small additional charge.
If you would like an aircraft type not currently available then use the products in the Personalised Aviation Clothing range. These product allow you to request new aircraft types and also the provide the facility to personalise your design.
Aircraft Types in Progress
I’m currently finishing off the Victor in Desert Storm colours and a 1960s Camo scheme.
Following these two designs I have the following to work through –
Australian F-111 to add to the existing 494th TFS design already available
B-17
B-24
P-51
P-47
Hawk
Classic Military Aircraft Range Overhaul
I’m also in the process of overhauling the way the CMA range is presented. Originally, all designs were available under a single product, with each aircraft as a drop-down option.
Following feedback, I am breaking each aircraft type down into separate products grouped together in their own Classic Military Aircraft Category.
This process will take a little while longer, so if you cant find a particular product under the aircraft type category, every aircraft type is available as a drop down option in the personalised aircraft range.
Thanks for reading and please let me know your thoughts on these aircraft clothing designs!
Subscribers to my Newsletter and members of the GDMK Images Facebook Group are enjoying a discount on all these Operation Granby/Desert Storm products. They also got early access to them before full launch.
If you want to enjoy the same benefits then subscribe to the newsletter or join our Facebook Group!
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Next Aircraft Designs
The next steps will be to add these aircraft designs to our Classic Military Aircraft clothing range.
The design will reflect the aircraft name and service dates (for retired aircraft types).
There will be several variations of each type of the aircraft featured in the Desert Storm range.
Already added to the Classic Military Aircraft range are the following variations of desert Storm aircraft types –
RAF Buccaneer, F-15E Strike Eagle and Challenger Tank Added to Desert Storm Anniversary Clothing Range
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Granby/Desert Storm, we recently launched a range of Desert Storm embroidered and printed gifts to honour those that took part in the conflict.
1st Set of Desert Storm 30th Anniversary Designs
In the 1st set of clothing designs, we released the following aircraft –
Tornado GR1 of 16 Sqn
Jaguar GR1 of 6 Sqn
A-10 of 511 TFS
Each design has ‘1991 – 2021’ above the aircraft and ‘Operation Granby 30’ below the UK aircraft and ‘Desert Storm 30’ below the US aircraft.
If you have a favourite Desert Storm aircraft then let me know and I will add it to the range!
Want A Discount and Early Access to New Designs?
Subscribers to my Newsletter and members of the GDMK Images Facebook Group are enjoying a discount on all these Operation Granby/Desert Storm products. They also got early access to them before full launch.
If you want to enjoy the same benefits then subscribe to the newsletter or join our Facebook Group!
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Let me know what you think to these new aircraft designs and which aircraft or vehicles you would like to see added!
Thanks for reading and stay safe!!
Gary
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Share These Operation Granby 30th Anniversary Gifts With Your Aviation Enthusiast Friends and Family
17th January marks the 30th Anniversary of the start of Operation Granby. Operation Granby was the UK Armed Forces component of Desert Storm, what many people call the first Gulf War.
To commemorate the anniversary, we have launched a range of embroidered and printed gifts to honour those that took part in the conflict.
Desert Storm 30 Designs
The designs will be launched in several phases and will feature military aircraft and vehicles that took part in the conflict.
More Desert Storm and Operation Granby Aircraft to Come
I will be adding more aircraft and vehicles to this range over the coming weeks – if you have a particular favourite then let me know!
There was a huge number of aircraft and vehicles that took part in Operation Granby/Desert Storm.
Initially I am tempted to add the following in release 3
B-52
F-111
Victor
As I said earlier, let me know if you have a favourite!
Want A Discount and Early Access to New Designs?
Subscribers to my Newsletter and members of the GDMK Images Facebook Group are enjoying a discount on all these Operation Granby/Desert Storm products. They also got early access to them before full launch.
If you want to enjoy the same benefits then subscribe to the newsletter or join our Facebook Group!
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Let me know what you think to these new aircraft designs and which aircraft or vehicles you would like to see added!
Thanks for reading and stay safe!!
Gary
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Handley Page Hampden Added to the Classic Military Aviation Clothing Range
The first new aircraft type we have added during this update is the Handley Page Hampden.
The Hampden was was introduced in 1936 and was used extensively during the early years of Bomber Commands offensive against German Forces.
A relatively small aircraft, the Hampden was not a huge success and was relegated to Coastal Command and secondary duties as more capable aircraft such as the Lancasters and Halifaxes were introduced into service.
The Hampden depicted in our design is from 44 Squadron and is coded KM-M
Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Clothing Released
Build Up the Battle of Britain
Throughout the Summer of 1940, the skies over Southern England were full of duelling aircraft. The ‘Battle of Britain’ was in full swing. The German air campaign was intended as a prelude to a full invasion of England. Following the fall of France earlier in 1940, German high command saw air superiority as essential before any invasion of England. The Royal Air Force had to be destroyed.
The German war machine was highly experienced and well equipped after gaining useful experience in the Spanish Civil War. On the other hand, much of Britains fighting capability was untested and initially inadequate. The swift fall of Europe and the ensuing retreat, culminating in the Dunkirk evacuations, had left Britain reeling.
Over 400 experienced pilots were lost during the Fall of France leaving an already undermanned and inexperienced Air Force potentially weak and exposed.
Summer 1940 – Englands Skies Were Full of Aircraft
The Battle of Britain, was in reality, a series of events and phases over the Summer of 1940. There isn’t a clearly defined start date and the phases, with a couple of noted exceptions, blended into each other.
The Luftwaffe commenced a co-ordinated series of air raids over England in early – mid June 1940 and this is recognised as ‘the start’.
A series of raids on Channel shipping in July and August caused heavy losses to RAF aircraft and crews. The Navy stopped all daylight convoy moves as a result but both sides gained valuable experience.
Early August 1940 saw the launch of Adlerangriff or Eagle Day. This was German High Commands concerted attempt to destroy the RAF in Southern England. The anticipation being it would clear the way for attacking RAF bases further North and heavy bombing raids on economic and strategic targets throughout England.
18th August 1940 became known as The Hardest Day and saw the heaviest losses on both sides.
The Aircraft
The main fighter aircraft were the Luftwaffe Messerschmitt ME 109E and the Royal Air Force Hurricane and Spitfire.
Many believe the Spitfire was the main RAF aircraft during the Battle of Britain. In reality the Hawker Hurricane was the backbone of the Royal Air Force at that time. Greater numbers of Spitfires became available as 1940 progressed and did eventually help turn the tide in the Royal Air Forces favour.
In the very early days of the battle, Defiants and Blenheims were used in large numbers but were quickly deemed unsuitable against the potent ME109s and BF110s. Losses of these types were very high in terms of aircrew and aircraft.
Luftwaffe bombers incvluded Heinkel 111s, JU87 Stukas, Dornier DO 17s and Junckers JU88s.
The Emergence of ‘The Few’
The Royal Air Force remained steadfast against the continuing raids. The task of repelling relentless German waves of experienced aircrew with technically superior aircraft was to become the stuff of legend.
Winston Churchill immortalised the aircrew with his famous speech –
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
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Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Clothing Designs
I feel its important to remember and commemorate the huge sacrifices and bravery made by our veterans and have released 4 embroidered commemorative designs –
80th Anniversary ‘The Few’ Design
80th Anniversary ‘Adversary’ design 1 – Hurricane and Heinkel HE111
80th Anniversary ‘Adversary’ design 2 – Spitfire and Messerschmitt ME109
If you arent aware, I have a growing range of aircraft types available which depict aircraft and their service dates. The range is extremely popular and the design can be fully personalised with your choice of Squadron colours, aircraft coding and wording.
Just last week I did a repeat order for a Buccaneer Veteran with personalised Red Flag detailing and also a 31 Squadron Tornado GR1 veteran!
The Heinkel HE111 and Messerschitt ME109 designs will be the first non Royal Air Force aircraft types added to the Classic Military Aircraft range.
If you have any questions regarding any of these designs, please dont hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for reading and stay safe
Cheers
Gary
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Personalised Aviation Clothing Now Available Online
Take Our Base Aviation Themed Clothing Designs and Personalise Them!
We are delighted to announce our personalised aviation clothing range is now available online. Following many enquiries and custom orders over the show season, we have decided to make our personalised aircraft clothing service available online.
At last, you can create a completely personalised garment to commemorate or remember a family members service with your own words and aircraft design. You might just want an aircraft design with your own unique words or phrase – that’s perfectly fine as well.
What Aircraft Are Available For Personalised Clothing?
You can take any of our current embroidered aircraft designs. The list will of aircraft types will continue to expand and currently includes the following aircraft
Our base Classic Military Aircraft range of clothing features an embroidered aircraft with the aircraft types service dates above and the aircraft’s name below.
You can personalise the following aspects –
The wording above embroidered aircraft
Aircraft details such as aircraft code letters and squadron colours
The wording below embroidered aircraft
Below is an example of the subtle differences available in your customised aviation clothing design – an 11 Squadron Lightning and a 5 Squadron Lightning. All you need to do is replace the standard words with your own words to finish this custom aircraft design.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Fleet Air Arm Hawker Hunter as flown by the Royal Navy
Royal Air Force Hawker Hunter in No 2 Squadron markings
The Hawker Hunter was a true Classic British Aircraft and served in many variants for both the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm between 1954 and 1994. The Hunter also flew with dozens of other Air Forces seeing combat duty in a number of 1960s and 1970s conflicts.
What Clothing Garments Can I Buy The Hunter Classic Military Aircraft on?
These 2 Hunter aircraft designs are available on the following embroidered clothing and accessories including
Next week we will be adding some new winter products featuring these designs, so keep an eye out!
Where Can I See This New Hawker Hunter Embroidered Design?
Be the first to see the new Hawker Hunter Designs at Jetfest 19 this weekend which is being held at North Weald Airfield.
Are There Any Discounts Available for This New Design?
If you are a subscriber you should have already received your discount code via email to which will allow you to buy the new Hawker Hunter design at subscriber rates.
The discount code is also available in the GDMK Images Facebook Group
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Thanks for reading and hopefully we will see you at JetFest!
All the best
Gary, Dawn & Kay
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