Aviation Themed Blanks

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with RAF Handley Page Halifax wood .

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The Handley Page Halifax is a British Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester.

The Halifax has its origins in the twin-engine H.P.56 proposal of the late 1930s, produced in response to the British Air Ministry's Specification P.13/36 for a capable medium bomber for "world-wide use." The H.P.56 was ordered as a backup to the Avro 679, both aircraft being designed to use the Rolls-Royce Vulture engine. The Handley Page design was altered to use four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines while the rival Avro 679 was produced as the twin-engine Avro Manchester which, while regarded as unsuccessful mainly due to the Vulture engine, was a direct predecessor of the Avro Lancaster. Both the Lancaster and the Halifax emerged as capable four-engine strategic bombers, thousands of which were used during the War.

The Halifax performed its first flight on 25 October 1939, and entered service with the RAF on 13 November 1940. It quickly became a major component of Bomber Command, performing strategic bombing missions against the Axis Powers, primarily at night. Arthur Harris, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Bomber Command, described the Halifax as inferior to the rival Lancaster (in part due to its smaller payload) though this opinion was not shared by many of the crews that flew it.[2] Nevertheless, production of the Halifax continued until April 1945. During their service with Bomber Command, Halifaxes flew 82,773 operations and dropped 224,207 long tons (227,805 t) of bombs, while 1,833 aircraft were lost. The Halifax was also flown in large numbers by other Allied and Commonwealth nations, such as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Free French Air Force.

Various improved versions of the Halifax were introduced, incorporating more powerful engines, a revised defensive turret layout and increased payload. It remained in service with Bomber Command until the end of the war, performing a variety of duties in addition to bombing. Specialised versions of the Halifax were developed for troop transport and paradrop operations. After the Second World War, the RAF quickly retired the Halifax, the type being succeeded as a strategic bomber by the Avro Lincoln, an advanced derivative of the Lancaster. During the post-war years, the Halifax was operated by the Royal Egyptian Air Force, the French Air Force and the Royal Pakistan Air Force. The type also entered commercial service for a number of years, used mainly as a freighter. A dedicated civil transport variant, the Handley Page Halton, was also developed and entered airline service; 41 civil Halifax freighters were used during the Berlin Airlift. In 1961, the last remaining Halifax bombers were retired from operational use.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with WWII RAF Supermarine Spitfire propeller wood and wing cloth.

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The Rolls-Royce Griffon engine was designed in answer to Royal Naval specifications for an engine capable of generating good power at low altitudes. Concepts for adapting the Spitfire to take the new engine had begun as far back as October 1939; Joseph Smith felt that "The good big 'un will eventually beat the good little 'un." and Ernest Hives of Rolls-Royce thought that the Griffon would be "a second power string for the Spitfire". The first of the Griffon-engined Spitfires flew on 27 November 1941.

Although the Griffon-engined Spitfires were never produced in the large numbers of the Merlin-engined variants they were an important part of the Spitfire family, and in their later versions kept the Spitfire at the forefront of piston-engined fighter development. This article describes the Griffon-powered Spitfire variants.

The Mk XIX was the last and most successful photographic reconnaissance variant of the Spitfire. It combined features of the Mk XI with the Griffon engine of the Mk XIV. After the first 25 (type 389s) were produced, later aircraft were also fitted with the pressurised cabin of the Mk X and the fuel capacity was increased to 256 gallons, three-and-a-half times that of the original Spitfire This version was the type 390.

The first Mk XIXs entered service in May 1944, and by the end of the war the type had virtually replaced the earlier Mk XI. A total of 225 were built with production ceasing in early 1946, but they were used in front line RAF service until April 1954.

In 1951, Hainan Island (People's Republic of China) was targeted at the behest of US Naval Intelligence for RAF overflights, using Spitfire PR Mk 19s based at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong. The last operational sortie by a Mk 19 was in 1963 when one was used in battle trials against an English Electric Lightning to determine how best a Lightning should engage piston-engined aircraft. This information was needed in case RAF Lightnings might have to engage P-51 Mustangs in the Indonesian conflict of the time.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with RAF Vickers Wellington wood .

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The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long-range medium bomber. It was designed during the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey. Led by Vickers-Armstrongs' chief designer Rex Pierson; a key feature of the aircraft is its geodetic airframe fuselage structure, which was principally designed by Barnes Wallis. Development had been started in response to Air Ministry Specification B.9/32, issued in the middle of 1932, for a bomber for the Royal Air Force.

This specification called for a twin-engined day bomber capable of delivering higher performance than any previous design. Other aircraft developed to the same specification include the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley and the Handley Page Hampden. During the development process, performance requirements such as for the tare weight changed substantially, and the engine used was not the one originally intended.

Despite the original specification, the Wellington was used as a night bomber in the early years of the Second World War, performing as one of the principal bombers used by Bomber Command. During 1943, it started to be superseded as a bomber by the larger four-engined "heavies" such as the Avro Lancaster. The Wellington continued to serve throughout the war in other duties, particularly as an anti-submarine aircraft with RAF Coastal Command.

The Wellington was the only British bomber that was produced for the duration of the war, and was produced in a greater quantity than any other British-built bomber. The Wellington remained as first-line equipment when the war ended, although it had been increasingly relegated to secondary roles. The Wellington was one of two bombers named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, the other being the Vickers Wellesley.

A larger heavy bomber aircraft designed to Specification B.1/35, the Vickers Warwick, was developed in parallel with the Wellington; the two aircraft shared around 85% of their structural components. Many elements of the Wellington were also re-used in a civil derivative, the Vickers VC.1 Viking.

Sierra embedded blanks with a WWII Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aluminum wing material.

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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and in the fighter-bomber ground-attack role it carried five-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 lb. When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.

The Thunderbolt was effective as a short-to medium-range escort fighter in high-altitude air-to-air combat and ground attack in both the European and Pacific theaters. The P-47 was designed around the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine, which also powered two USN and USMC fighters, the Grumman F6F Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair.

The P-47 was one of the main USAAF fighters of World War II, and also served with other Allied air forces, including those of France, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. Mexican and Brazilian squadrons fighting alongside the USAAF also flew the P-47.

The armored cockpit was relatively roomy and comfortable, and the bubble canopy offered good visibility. Nicknamed the "Jug" owing to its appearance if stood on its nose, the P-47 was noted for its firepower, as well as its ability to resist battle damage and remain airworthy. The present-day U.S. ground-attack Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft takes its name from the P-47.

These blanks were made using original aluminum from USAAF P-47D Thunderbolt ‘Sally’ serial number 42-26393. Flown by Capt. Thomas N. Montag of the famous ‘Panzer Dusters’ in the 395th FS, he scored three victories on German aircraft, two Me 109 and one Fw 190. ‘Sally’ was clipped trees and was lost in action while strafing a truck convoy in Normandy, France on August 14, 1944. The crash site was rediscovered in 2011 and partially excavated. The material is certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC. This material is guaranteed to be 100% Authentic.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber.

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The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It is commonly called the "Bone" (from "B-One"). It is one of three strategic bombers in the U.S. Air Force fleet as of 2021, the other two being the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with  WW1 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a wing cloth.

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The Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a was one of the most successful British fighter aircraft of World War I. Designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, the S.E.5a was an improved version of the earlier S.E.5, with enhanced performance and handling characteristics. It first flew in 1917 and quickly became a favorite among Allied pilots due to its speed, stability, and powerful armament.

The S.E.5a was powered by a 200-horsepower Hispano-Suiza engine, later replaced by the more reliable Wolseley Viper engine in some models. This engine gave the aircraft a top speed of around 138 mph, making it one of the fastest fighters of its time. Its armament consisted of a synchronized Vickers machine gun firing through the propeller and a Lewis gun mounted on the upper wing, providing a formidable combination for air combat.

The S.E.5a was known for its excellent maneuverability and robustness, making it highly effective in dogfights. It was flown by several of the war’s top aces, including Albert Ball, Billy Bishop, and Edward "Mick" Mannock. The aircraft played a crucial role in maintaining air superiority on the Western Front during the latter part of the war.

With over 5,000 units produced, the S.E.5a continued to serve with distinction until the end of the war in 1918. Its legacy as one of the finest fighters of World War I remains well-regarded in aviation history.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk Military Helicopter.

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The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky submitted the S-70 design for the United States Army's Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS) competition in 1972. The Army designated the prototype as the YUH-60A and selected the Black Hawk as the winner of the program in 1976, after a fly-off competition with the Boeing Vertol YUH-61.

Named after the Native American war leader Black Hawk, the UH-60A entered service with the U.S. Army in 1979, to replace the Bell UH-1 Iroquois as the Army's tactical transport helicopter. This was followed by the fielding of electronic warfare and special operations variants of the Black Hawk. Improved UH-60L and UH-60M utility variants have also been developed. Modified versions have also been developed for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. In addition to U.S. Army use, the UH-60 family has been exported to several nations. Black Hawks have served in combat during conflicts in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Somalia, Ukraine, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East.

Major variants include the Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk used for naval purposes, Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk for combat search and rescue, and many other types and upgrades including various export, VIP, special operation types. Various upgrades have taken place over the years and the latest version is the UH-60M.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with Sikorsky H-34 Seabat Military Helicopter metal relic.

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Powered by a single Wright R-1820 radial engine, the H-34 Seabat had a top speed of around 123 mph and a range of approximately 200 miles. Its large, roomy cabin could accommodate up to 12 troops or a similar payload, making it invaluable in both military and humanitarian missions. The helicopter featured a distinctive nose-high stance on the ground, with the engine mounted at the front and the cockpit elevated above the cargo area.

The H-34 Seabat was widely used during the Cold War and saw extensive action in the Vietnam War, where it was employed for troop transport, casualty evacuation, and general utility missions. It was also used by the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force, as well as by numerous foreign militaries.

Known for its durability and reliability, the H-34 continued to serve in various capacities well into the 1970s, even after more advanced helicopters were introduced. Its legacy includes setting the standard for subsequent helicopter designs and its significant contribution to military aviation history.

Sierra and Bolt embedded blanks with WWII Soviet Air Force Yakovlev Yak-3.

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The Yakovlev Yak-3 was one of the Soviet Union's most effective fighter aircraft during World War II, earning a reputation as a formidable adversary in the skies over Europe. Developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau, the Yak-3 was introduced in 1944 and quickly became a favorite among Soviet pilots due to its exceptional agility, speed, and robust performance in combat.

Powered by a Klimov VK-105PF-2 engine, the Yak-3 was a lightweight fighter with a streamlined design that made it highly maneuverable, especially in low-altitude dogfights. Its ability to outmaneuver heavier and more powerful enemy aircraft, such as the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190, contributed significantly to the Soviet Air Force's successes on the Eastern Front. The Yak-3 was armed with a 20mm ShVAK cannon and two 12.7mm Berezin UB machine guns, providing it with sufficient firepower to take down enemy aircraft in close combat.

The Yak-3’s simplicity and durability made it particularly suited for operations from rough, undeveloped airfields, a common scenario on the Eastern Front. This versatility allowed Soviet forces to maintain a high operational tempo during crucial phases of the war.

The aircraft's combat effectiveness was so respected that even the Germans issued orders to avoid engaging the Yak-3 in one-on-one combat. The Yak-3 remained in service after the war and continued to serve as a symbol of Soviet air power. Its legacy endures as one of the finest fighter aircraft of World War II, remembered for its impact on the war and its contribution to the Soviet Union's victory.

Sierra embedded blanks with metal material from Trump Force One the Boeing 727 aircraft.

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Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America, once owned a 1968 Boeing 727-100 aircraft. The Boeing 727-100 is a narrow-body, three-engine passenger aircraft. It is equipped with three Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines, providing reliable and efficient performance. The 727-100 was designed for short to medium-haul routes and its combination of reliability and versatility make it an asset for airlines.

Throughout the long and varied career of Trump, he has owned and flown in some of the most lavish aircraft. From his Trump Force One personal planes, Trump Shuttle airline, and Air Force One - all of them have been luxury planes. Trump’s Boeing 727-100 aircraft with tail number VP-BDJ was one of these opulent flying palaces, befitting a brash and flamboyant businessman.

In 1988, Trump ventured into the airline industry through a deal with Eastern president Frank Lorenzo purchasing a shuttle service and its 17 Boeing 727s, worth $365 million. With the right to brand the company and fleet after his own name, Trump expanded the fleet and launched the Trump Shuttle on June 8, 1989. Trump Shuttle was initially planned to be transformed into a high-end airline with repainted aircraft and revamped interiors providing a luxurious experience for passengers. Despite these efforts, the airline ultimately was unable to remain profitable and was eventually merged with another corporation on April 7, 1992, later becoming American Airlines Shuttle.

The VP-BDJ aircraft was then sold off only to later be repurchased by Trump in 1997. It served as his personal jet, now known as the original Trump Force One until its replacement Boeing 757-200 in 2011.

Embedded blanks with original wing fabric from the Wright Brothers Model EX - Vin Fiz Flyer material.

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The Vin Fiz Flyer was an early Wright Brothers Model EX pusher biplane that became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S. The first crossing of the United States by airplane was achieved by Calbraith Perry Rodgers in 1911.

In 1910, publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst announced his offer of a $50,000-prize for a U.S. transcontinental flight in thirty days or less. Rodgers' Wright EX biplane was named the Vin Fiz after his sponsor's grape soda product. He left Sheepshead Bay, NY, on September 17, 1911. A "hangar" car, a rolling workshop filled with spare parts to repair and maintain the airplane, followed along. The flight was broken up by numerous stops, delays, and accidents. When Hearst's 30-day time limit expired, Rodgers had only reached Kansas City, MO, but Rodgers was determined to complete his flight whether he received the prize money or not. He arrived in Pasadena, CA, 49 days after setting out from NY. Although Pasadena was the official end of the coast-to-coast journey, Rodgers flew on to Long Beach to complete the flight at the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The total distance covered was 4,321 miles in 82 hours and 4 minutes total flying time at an average speed of 51.5 mph.

In addition to the Vin Fiz endorsement, Rodgers’ wife Mabel Rodgers used the flight to promote an airmail service. She sold special 25-cent postage stamps for items to be carried on the airplane. They were semi-official and while the Post Office tolerated them, they insisted that mail carry regular stamps as well.

The aircraft was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1934, and eventually joined the collection of the National Air and Space Museum, after being fully restored for display by the Smithsonian in 1960. The material is certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC. This material is guaranteed to be 100% Authentic.