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Spitfire Watch
$45.15
Designed by IWM in partnership with Limit, this Spitfire watch comes with a black analogue dial, scratch resistant mineral glass, silver bezel, black strap, and exclusive spitfire blueprint design. Inspired by the design of military aircraft cockpits, the Spitfire watch has finishing touches such as white figures and batons, black hands with luminous inlays, and a white sweeping second hand, as well as detailed touches to the dial showing rudder control and degree of angle the aircraft can fly at. The dial takes inspiration from vintage RAF Spitfire planes, many of which had black cockpit dials with white markers, as this was most visible cockpit combination in low-light flying conditions and the yellow additional markings on the watch face pay homage to the yellow propeller tip of the Spitfire. The watch features a black PU Leather strap with white stitching and silver colour studs, an alloy case with ionic plating, and a stainless-steel back. Japanese quartz precision movement, 2 year guarantee W 43mm x D 13mm
Spitfire Accurist Watch | Accurist Watch | IWM Shop
$141.09
Looking for a stunning watch that combines history and style? Look no further than the Spitfire Accurist Watch, exclusively available at IWM. Featuring a sleek silver Spitfire emblem on the face, this Accurist watch is sure to turn heads. The watch comes elegantly presented in our IWM x Accurist watch box, making it the perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts and watch collectors alike. And with its split pit bracelet mechanism, the strap can be easily shortened to ensure the perfect fit for any wrist. The watch is water resistant up to 50 metres and comes with a 2-year guarantee on movement, so you can wear it with confidence. To keep your watch looking its best, use household detergent to clean dirt from the links and case backs, and avoid submerging it. A soft lens cloth can be used for polishing, ensuring your Accurist Spitfire watch stays in top condition for years to come. Case with crown W 4.3cm x H 4.6cm x D 1.1cmStrap W 2.2 cm
Lancaster Bomber Watch | Lancaster Bomber Gifts | IWM Shop
$45.15
Inspired by Second World War pilot watches, this exclusively designed Lancaster bomber watch delivers outstanding timekeeping whether you're taking to the skies or just going about your day-to-day activities. Powered by precision quartz movement, it features a day and date dial on the right-hand side and a scratch-resistant face. Paying tribute to the Lancaster bombers, the colours are taken directly from the aircraft, with its dial markings using the iconic orange shade from the propeller tips. The hour marks, minute, and hour hands are also glow-in-the-dark to ensure impeccable performance. PU strap, and gunmetal colour studs and casing. Presented in an IWM gift box. 2-year guarantee (against manufacturing faults; battery & straps are not covered) Scratch-resistant W 43mm x D 13mm
Lancaster Khaki T-Shirt large
$28.22
Celebrate a remarkable piece of aviation history with this Lancaster Bomber khaki t-shirt, featuring a full chest print of the iconic Lancaster bomber blueprint. The technical illustration is inspired by the Avro Lancaster MkX KB889, one of the 430 aircraft built by Victory Aircraft in Canada during 1944, and now housed at IWM Duxford. 100% cotton Wash at 40 degreesDo not tumble dryDo not iron over customisationIron inside out Chest to fit S 34/36"M 38/40"L 42/44"XL 46/48"2XL 50/52"
Battle of Britain 85th Anniversary T-Shirt | WW2 T-Shirt | IWM Shop extra large
$28.22
Celebrate the legacy of the Battle of Britain with this special anniversary edition t-shirt, designed by IWM. The chest features a roundel, technical drawings of two Hurricanes and a Spitfire inspired by the popular IWM blueprint ranges, and the IWM Battle of Britain 85th anniversary logo. On the reverse, you'll find a large roundel and the famous quote from Churchill, "Never was so much owed by so many to so few." The Battle of Britain was a pivotal military campaign of the Second World War, where the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe. It was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. Made from 100% cotton, this t-shirt ensures comfort and durability. Available for a limited time, this special edition piece is a perfect way to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Add this commemorative t-shirt to your collection today. Wash at 40 degreesDo not tumble dryDo not iron over customisation Chest to fit: S: 34-36" M: 38-40" L: 42-44" XL: 46-48" 2XL: 50-52"
Spitfire T-Shirt | Spitfire Clothing | IWM Shop xx large
$28.22
This IWM designed Spitfire Blueprint T-shirt is our bestselling t-shirt. Made from soft cotton and featuring a classic crew neck shape, this well loved t-shirt celebrates one of the most iconic air craft of the Second World War. The Supermarine Spitfire’s first flight was on 5 March 1936 – the Spitfire has since become one of the most famous British aircraft in history. The Spitfire was built in many variants and was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war. The first squadron to use Spitfires was 19 Squadron, based at RAF Duxford on 4 August 1938. 100% cotton Wash at 30 degrees Chest to fit XS 32-34" S 34/36" M 38/40" L 42/44" XL 46/48" 2XL 50/52" 65% recycled polyester, 35% recycled Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
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Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's failed invasion of the USSR
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2021Apr 14
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union. Beginning in June 1941, this blitzkrieg attack the USSR and its leader Joseph Stalin would ultimately decide the Second World War. Despite early success against an unprepared Soviet army, the invasion began to slow down and eventually ground to a halt in December just 20km short of Moscow. At that moment the Russians struck back with a surprise winter counter-attack, bringing the offensive to an end. In this episode of IWM Stories, John Delaney takes a look at why Operation Barbarossa failed with the help of archive film, photographs and battle maps. Find out more below: Why did Barbarossa Fail? https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/operat... What was Operation Barbarossa? https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-w... What is Blitzkrieg?    • Blitzkrieg tactics explained | How Hitler ...   Order and license the HD clips used in this video on IWM Film’s website: https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/c/... Explore these stories with a visit to an IWM site: https://www.iwm.org.uk 0:00 Intro 1:13 Invasion plans 3:01 Phase 1 4:02 German halt 5:45 Phase 2 7:18 Furthest German advance 7:43 Soviet counterattack 8:30 Conclusion Follow IWM on social media: Twitter:   / i_w_m​   Instagram:   / imperialwarmuseums   Facebook:   / iwm.london   Creative Commons Attributions: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-140-1220-17A / Cusian, Albert / CC-BY-SA 3.0 Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-140-1210-26A / Götze / CC-BY-SA 3.0 Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1982-184-32 / CC-BY-SA 3.0 RIA Novosti archive, image 284 / Knorring / CC-BY-SA 3.0 RIA Novosti archive, image 641 / Knorring / CC-BY-SA 3.0 RIA Novosti archive, image 62364 / Boris Kudoyarov / CC-BY-SA 3.0 Soldiers on guard in December 1941 to the west of Moscow / Wilhelm Gierse / CC-BY-3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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