Posted on Leave a comment

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

Posted on 2 Comments

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Clothing Released

Battle of Britain 80 The Few Oxford Blue Varsity Jacket snippet

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 –

[ux_banner height=”500px” bg=”67958″ bg_overlay=”rgba(0,0,0,.5)” bg_pos=”50% 60%”] [text_box position_x=”50″ position_y=”10″]

THE FEW

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. 

[/text_box] [/ux_banner]

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
  • 80th Anniversary Aircrew Design
[ux_stack gap=”2.5″] [ux_image_box img=”69917″ link=”https://gdmkimages.co.uk/buying-pictures-wall-art-gifts/clothing/polo-shirts/the-few-battle-of-britain-80th-anniversary-polo-shirt/”]

80th Anniversary ‘The Few’ Design

A 56 Squadron Spitfire ZP-E and 74 Squadron Hurricane US-X complete with ‘The Few’ and Battle of Britain 80 wording

[/ux_image_box] [ux_image_box img=”69978″ link=”https://gdmkimages.co.uk/buying-pictures-wall-art-gifts/clothing/polo-shirts/battle-of-britain-adversaries-hurricane-vs-heinkel-111-polo-shirt/”]

Hurricane vs Heinkel HE111

A 74 Squadron Hurricane US-X and Heinkel HE111 aircraft with Battle of Britain 80 wording

[/ux_image_box] [ux_image_box img=”69930″ link=”https://gdmkimages.co.uk/buying-pictures-wall-art-gifts/clothing/polo-shirts/battle-of-britain-adversaries-spitfire-vs-me109-polo-shirt/”]

Spitfire vs Messerchmitt ME109

A 56 Squadron Spitfire ZP-E with ME109E aircraft with Battle of Britain 80 wording

[/ux_image_box] [/ux_stack] [ux_image_box style=”vertical” img=”69853″ image_width=”50″ link=”https://gdmkimages.co.uk/buying-pictures-wall-art-gifts/clothing/aviation-clothing/battle-of-britain-80th-anniversary-hurricane-aircrew-varsity-jacket/”]

Battle of Britain 80 ‘Aircrew’ Design

A 615 Squadron Hurricane KW-Z overflying a resting aircrew

[/ux_image_box]

Which Garments Are These Battle of Britain Commemorative Designs Available On?

The Few and both ‘Adversary’ designs will be available on all of our standard clothing garments and bags.

The ‘Aircrew’ design is by far the largest and most complex embroidery released by us so far.

It will be available on the back of our Varsity and Fleece jackets.

Our Latest Battle of Britain Gifts

[ux_products type=”row” equalize_box=”true” orderby=”date” order=”DESC” tags=”11246″]

Classic Military Aircraft Updates

The Hurricane and Spitfire will be added as options to our extremely popular Classic Military Aircraft range.

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

[divider align=”center” width=”150px”]

GDMK Images is established as a leading supplier of gifts for aircraft and WW2 enthusiasts, check out some of our other aviation gift ideas below ….

[ux_products type=”grid” grid=”5″ equalize_box=”true” products=”3″ orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” tags=”202″] [divider align=”center” width=”150px”]

GDMK Images Latest News

[blog_posts style=”normal” columns__md=”1″ readmore=”Read More …” readmore_color=”alert” image_height=”56.25%”] [divider align=”center” width=”150px”]

Share these Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary clothing designs with your aviation enthusiast family and friends … Thanks!!!!

Posted on Leave a comment

World War 2 Aircraft Pictures Added to Home Working Bundles

D-Day Dakota Home Working Survival

World War 2 Aircraft Pictures Added to Home Working Bundles

Do you have, or know an aviation fan who has, a home office or are working from home? If so, these bundles are great for you!

For all you WW2 warbird fans out there, we have added a selection of home office bundles featuring second world war aircraft pictures.

Home Working Bundle Contents

As you may have seen in our post announcing the launch of our home office bundle kits, each kit contains everything needed to make your home working and home office areas look tip-top!

  • 10oz Ceramic Mug
  • Coaster
  • Mousemat
  • Pen Holder/Desk Tidy

What World War 2 Aircraft Pictures Are Available on the Home Working Bundles?

In this release, we have added 3 aircraft based designs featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes, C-47 Dakotas and a BF-109

These WW2 aircraft have been put together to create 3 themed bundles as follows –

What Bundled Sets Would You Like To See?

We have a vast range of images available, many of which will be added to themed bundles over the coming weeks.

Which image combos would you really like to see first? Let us know and we’ll see about adding them to the range!

Please stay safe everyone

All the best for now

Gary, Dawn and Kay

GDMK Images is established as a leading supplier of gifts for aviation enthusiasts, check out some of our unique aviation gifts below ….

[ux_products type=”grid” grid=”5″ products=”6″ orderby=”rand” tags=”202″]

GDMK Images Latest News …

[blog_posts style=”normal” columns__md=”1″ auto_slide=”5000″ readmore=”Read More …” readmore_color=”alert” image_height=”56.25%”]

Share these Home Office Bundles with your aviation enthusiast family and friends … Thanks!!!!

Posted on Leave a comment

Big Update To The Classic Military Aircraft Clothing Range

RAF Buccaneer Classic Military Aircraft Navy Blue Hoodie snippet

Big Update To The Classic Military Aircraft Clothing Range

Hi everyone, I have spent some time the last few days doing a big update to the Classic Military Aircraft clothing range.

I have added our D-Day colour scheme aircraft from the D-Day 75 commemoration range, modified to show their service dates, along with the Shackleton, RAF Buccaneer and a Polish 315 Sqn spitfire

Which Aircraft Are Available in The Classic Military Aircraft Clothing Range?

The full list of embroidered aircraft you can buy now includes these aircraft –

  • Avro Lancaster – 2 Sqn Choices
  • Avro Shackleton
  • Avro Vulcan
  • Buccaneer – Royal Navy and Royal Air Force
  • C-47 Dakota D-Day Colours – RAF and USAAF
  • EE Lightning – 2 Sqn Choices
  • Handley Page Halifax
  • Hawker Hunter – Royal Navy and Royal Air Force
  • Hawker Typhoon D-Day Colours
  • Mosquito D-Day Colours
  • Panavia Tornado GR4 – 3 Squadron Choices
  • Sea Harrier
  • Sepecat Jaguar
  • Spitfire – 3 Sqns including Day Colours
  • Wellington
[ux_products type=”row” equalize_box=”true” products=”4″ orderby=”rand” tags=”7976″]

More Classic Military Aircraft Coming Soon ….

There are plenty more aviation embroidered designs being added soon so keep an eye out for these aircraft –

  • Hurricane – 1 Sqn
  • Eurofighter Typhoon – Sqn not decided
  • Phantom – 43 Sqn
  • Tornado F3
  • Meteor
  • Another Lightning variant
  • and some nice 1991 related bits and pieces ….

If you like these designs, why not subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group and get exclusive discounts!!

All the best

Gary, Dawn & Kay

GDMK Images is established as a leading supplier of gifts for aviation enthusiasts, check out our aviation gifts below ….

[ux_products type=”grid” grid=”5″ equalize_box=”true” products=”6″ orderby=”rand” tags=”202″]

GDMK Images Latest News …

[blog_posts style=”normal” columns__md=”1″ auto_slide=”5000″ readmore=”Read More …” readmore_color=”alert” image_height=”56.25%”]

Share this article about these new Classic Military Aircraft designs with your family and aviation enthusiast friends…. thanks!

Posted on Leave a comment

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.

[ux_products columns=”3″ equalize_box=”true” cat=”7854″ products=”6″]

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!!

[ux_products columns=”3″ equalize_box=”true” cat=”7856″ products=”6″]

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.

[ux_products columns=”3″ equalize_box=”true” cat=”8864″ products=”6″]

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.

[ux_products columns=”3″ equalize_box=”true” cat=”7855″ products=”6″]

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

Random Childrens Aviation Clothing

[ux_products type=”grid” grid=”5″ equalize_box=”true” products=”6″ orderby=”rand” tags=”201″]

GDMK Images Latest News …

[blog_posts style=”normal” columns__md=”1″ auto_slide=”5000″ readmore=”Read More …” readmore_color=”alert” image_height=”56.25%”]

Share this news about aircraft themed childrens clothing with your friends and family …. thanks!

Posted on Leave a comment

Ted Goes Flying At Duxford

GDMK Images lucky mascot #Ted before his airshow display ride on C47 Dakota N147DC at the American Airshow 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Ted Goes Flying at Duxford American Airshow 2016

We are just back from a fantastic weekend at the American Airshow at the IWM Duxford.

The American Airshow 2016 was a good event. There was lots of great flying (well the bits I got to see were very impressive). It seems the crowd numbers were down – a result of the advance ticket policy? I know a lot of people without tickets were turned away from the gates.

From our perspective it was a successful weekend despite the low crowd numbers.

I launched a new digital painting of Spitfire MkIX MK356 which was very well received by visitors.

We had a blast chatting to those visiting our art stall. Many became customers and bought something – its great to see your own personal work leaving for a new home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ess_grid alias=”gdmk-images-art-stall-american-airshow-duxford-2016″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Ted Gets a C-47 Dakota Flight

The highlight of the event for us was Ted making a new friend called Loon. Loons guardians, Andrew and Geraldine, dropped by the stall when they saw a black and white picture for sale on our stall. It turns out it was a picture of their steed for the weekend – C47A Dakota N147DC. After a lovely chat, they invited Ted to fly in the Dakota during the display on Saturday! Well what could we say? Before we knew it Ted was off and away for his VIP trip. I am sooo jealous of that little bear!!!!

July 2016 Update – little did we know that Ted would go one better at flying legends by getting a date with B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B!![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ess_grid alias=”ted-goes-flying”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Interesting Discussion Generated

My Vulcan digital art picture is always a popular picture wherever I go. As this was our first airshow, it was particularly interesting to listen to the knowledgeable airshow photographers who stopped by. Much discussion was had on whether it was a photograph or art. Even more discussion focussed on its merits as art. Some questioned why someone would sell a badly blurred photo. Others were commending a stunning piece of aviation artwork. It was very entertaining overhearing the banter between friends when opinions differed!

I’m glad the picture does exactly what art should do – generate debate! I’ll side with those customers who bought the picture. Several versions were bought including framed, on canvas and on a wooden block, those people obviously know their art!

What are your thoughts on the picture? Leave your comments below![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ess_grid alias=”vulcan-bomber-and-new-spitfire-digital-painting-pictures”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Orders and Upcoming Shows

For those who placed orders, I can confirm that your orders have been processed and submitted for production. You should be hearing from the couriers over the next 10-12 days with delivery slots.

For those who missed my aviation art display, you can check out and order online from the full Aviation Gallery.

Our next airshows are

  • 19th June Cosford
  • 2nd & 3rd July Flywheel Festival
  • 9th & 10th July Flying Legends

We are at various shows every weekend. We will be at Bradgate Park this weekend with a general art stall. Following this we will be taking our railway art display to the North Yorks Moors Railway 70s and Diesel Gala on 17th & 18th June.

If you will be at any of those events, come along and say hi. We love to chat!

In the meantime follow #tedontour on our social media channels to see what Ted gets up to in between shows!

Thanks for reading and please feel free to leave comments below, we love to hear from you!

All the best for now

Gary[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”sky” el_width=”80″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Subscribe to GDMK Images” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Sign me up !!” btn_custom_background=”#0098da” btn_custom_text=”#fffffd” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstaging.gdmkimages.co.uk%2Fsubscribe-gdmk-images-newsletters%2F|title:Subscribe%20and%20never%20miss%20an%20update|”]Subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest GDMK Images news![/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Share this Duxford American Airshow report with your friends and colleagues …. thanks!

[juiz_sps buttons=”facebook,twitter, google, pinterest, digg, linkedin, stumbleupon, tumblr, reddit, mail, bookmark”]

 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Related Posts …..

[/vc_column_text][ess_grid alias=”latestnews”][/vc_column][/vc_row]