""The art of command is...to be the complete master, and yet the complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not dissociated.'
This Officer's Handbook gathers together useful advice and instruction for those naval officers fighting the Second World War on all aspects of their job, expressed in the benevolent language of the day, when authority was respected.
The Handbook has been compiled and edited by Brian Lavery, who provides commentary and an introduction. Sections include: the Officer's Aid Memoire containing notes of the training course at one of the officer training schools; Notes for medical officers and treatment of battle casualties afloat; Notes for captains on taking command of their first ship; Notes for commanding officers; Notes on the handling and safety of ships and notes on dealing with disobedience and mutiny.
While suffused with nostalgia and charm, the various contents of this book are an authentic presentation of matters of training, authority and deportment in the wartime navy. The book is sure to appeal not only to those who served in the war or had a relative who was in the officer class, but also to anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of the day-to-day administration of the wartime navy.

The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot.

Brown's extraordinary flying career saw him fight in the Battle of Britain, narrowly escape death on a torpedoed aircraft carrier, achieve a litany of new records and firsts as a test pilot, and fly more kinds of aircraft than any other pilot in history.

With a life as remarkable as his flying, Brown faced imprisonment in Germany at the outbreak of WWII, and after the Allied victory his fluent German saw him interviewing senior Nazi officials and participating in the liberation of Belsen - an experience that haunted him for the rest of his life.

A rival to Chuck Yeager and hero to astronaut Neil Armstrong, by the time of his death in 2016 Winkle Brown had become a legend in his own lifetime and a national treasure.

Drawing on Brown's own papers and fascinating new research, Paul Beaver uncovers surprising new truths and incredible achievements in the definitive account of a pilot and man who was revered around the world.

Traditionally, code flags or international signal flags are used by ships at sea individually to spell out short messages or in combinations with special meanings.

There are 2 types to choose from:

Our fabric code flag bunting includes 40 code flags (letters of the alphabet, numbers 0-10, and three signal flags). Made from colourful, lightweight polyester, it is intended for decorative use around your home, office, garden or boat! Length 15m. Length 15m; flag sizes vary from 20x13cm to 30x13cm.

We also have wooden flag bunting made from thin plywood board and painted with nautical designs in bold or pastel colours. This gives them a crisp finish and suits long-term use.

During five years of research for the four volumes of the Fleet Air Arm Boys book series, (see below) covering the post-war FAA, former personnel not only contributed a huge quantity of stories but also sent many thousands of photographs, largely taken by themselves, and mostly never previously seen. It soon became clear that what was needed was a stand-alone photograph-heavy book, showing off many of these superb photos to best effect by giving them up to a full page or more with high quality reproduction.

Whereas the ‘Fleet Air Arm Boys’ books are all about fascinating stories supported by photos, here you have fascinating photos supported by some explanation and the occasional short story. The opportunity has also been taken to expand the coverage to cover the whole history from the start of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) before the First World War to today, illustrating the changing equipment and roles of the service.

Coverage is not limited to just a large representative group of aircraft, but also includes many ships and air stations. Most importantly, air and ground crew are highlighted throughout, both at work and at play, and those who lost their lives are suitably remembered.

Flying with the Navy is a once-in-a-lifetime publication and a must-have for all devotees of this truly astounding branch of the armed forces. 

We have just a few remaining copies signed by: 

Dr Steve Bond PhD CEng FRAeS

Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham CBE, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Aviation and Carriers (also Observer Sea King, Canberra and Lynx()

Commodore Jock Alexander OBE MA FRAeS, Assistant Director, Carrier Strike and Aviation on the Naval Staff. HWI, Sea King pilot 819 ( also CO) and 820 squadrons

Rear Admiral Ian Tibbitt CBE Aviation Engineering. Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Aviation & Carriers). Defence Equipment & Support (Head of Helicopters One).

Jim Norris, AEO 899 and 702, Airworthiness advisor to Merlin and F-35 projects

Alistair McLaren, AWI Sea Harrier 800, 801, 809 and 899

Commodore Bill Covington, Lt 809 Falklands, CO 801, 899 and RNAS Yeovilton, Cdre Joint Force Harrier

Brian Stanley, Air Radio Mechanic, Wasp, Sea King, Buccaneer, Sea Harrier FRS1/FA2, 706, 801, 809, 

Phil Thornton, POAEM9(M), Sea Vixen, Wessex V, Lynx, Sea Harrier, 801, 815, 848 and 893

Format: 220 x 290mm Landscape Hardback.
176 pages, lavishly illustrated with 203 powerful images
ISBN: 9781911714033

Our popular mini tot tankard is now available in this lovely presentation box set.

This perfect gift is comprised of two tankards which are beautifully displayed in a wooden box with a neatly inlaid brass fouled anchor motif. 

Dimensions: 15 x 8cm

Steev's classic cartoons capture the characters of some iconic British Naval Aircraft.

Each of the Limited edition of 200 is signed by artist 'Steev' himself.

Naval aviation fun for 365 days!

Great gift!

The Fleet Air Arm is the aviation branch of the Royal Navy.

The Fleet Arm provide their pilot's with state-of-the-art aircraft in order to deliver naval air power over land and sea.

Support us and help raise awareness just by having a cuppa!

Choose from - Gazelle, Westland Lynx, Westland Wasp, Westland Wessex, Westland Sea King (SAR & Jungly),

Hawker Sea Fury, BAe Sea Harrier, de Havilland Sea Vixen, Supermarine Seafire, F-35B Lightning and the Mighty Fairey Swordfish.

More designs coming soon!

Dishwasher & microwave safe.

300ml

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Well they say 'Fly the flag' and now you can, whether you're sailing the seven seas or plying your way along inland waterways.

Made from MoD grade knitted flag fabric, these will last for years

Never forget a birthday or anniversary again with a calendar that never goes out of date!

Our stylish perpetual calendar is filled with stunning images of British naval aviation icons and will help you keep track of those all important dates that come round year after year.  

Full A4 size so you get the full benefit of the superb images.

An ideal present whatever the date!

Fleet Air Arm cartoonist 'Steev' captures the indomitable spirit of Royal Navy aircraft and crews from the legendary Swordfish to the mighty Sea Harrier - British icons all.

NB Swordfish, Corsair, Phantom, Wasp, Martlet are on a light blue T shirt and not white as illustrated

More designs to follow soon.

High quality 'soft feel' cotton T shirt

We advise ironing inside out.

The nice thing about the Fleet Air Arm zigzag pattern is that you can show your affiliation and be snazzy whatever the occasion. These stretchable socks are very comfortable, hard wearing and fully machine washable. 

Material: 80% Cotton, 19% Polyester & 1% Elastane

Highest quality gilt enamel Fleet Air Arm cufflinks. Available in two designs.

Chain-link and T-bar fittings.

Both supplied in a plush gift box.

We had these Fly Navy playing cards commissioned especially for those involved in any way in the Fleet Air Arm. A deck (a little nautical reference there!) of cards is handy no matter where you are or whether you're with friends or flying solo. Now you can play with cards which celebrate the Fleet Air Arm and iconic aircraft over the decades. 

These special occasion whisky glasses and decanter are of the highest quality with pewter embellishment which gives them a very satisfying and comforting weight in the hand  - most appropriate for a glass of your best single malt. 

The decanter is inscribed with' "in the Fleet Air Arm the Navy has its most devastating weapon." - Admiral Andrew Cunningham. Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Fleet.'

The collar proudly bears the Fly Navy logo.

Please note that glasses and decanter have to be ordered separately.

Capacity 285ml.

Each glass has a choice of motto carefully engraved around the base.

• To the men of Taranto
• If you weren't in the Fleet Air Arm you couldn't possibly understand
• To absent friends. None forgotten 
• The Channel Dash - Courage. Duty. Sacrifice – The Fleet Air Arm Spirit 
• A whisky may not help, but it's worth a shot! 
• Falklands ‘82 – We went, we flew, we overcame. It's what the Fleet Air Arm does. 
• Pour - Drink - Repeat as Sitrep dictates 
• Fair Winds and Following Seas
• The 7 Daily toasts - Old school version (Absent Friends * Our ships at sea * Our men * Ourselves * A bloody war or a sickly season * A willing foe and sea-room * Our wives and sweethearts) 
• The 7 Daily toasts - New school version (Absent friends * Our ships at sea * Our sailors * Ourselves * A bloody war or a sickly season * A willing foe and sea room * Our families.

Please select your choice of glasses and / or decanter as required.

Please note that glasses and decanter have to be ordered separately.

Note: Handwash in warm soapy water.

Raise a glass to the Fleet Air Arm with this classic glass pint tankard.

The ever popular Fly Navy logo is carefully etched rather than printed so it will last forever and not disappear courtesy of the dishwasher.

Exclusive to Navy Wings.

Cheers!

Steev is known throughout the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm for his sense of humour and his ability to inject that humour and into all of his subjects.

We have commissioned a series of cartoons and Steev has done us proud by capturing the nature of these great aircraft.

Only 50 copies of each of these superb designs will be signed by the artist.

 Size: A3

Stock: Top quality art paper

These are smart, but can easily be worn for casual wear. Strong cotton webbing with real leather tongue, clasp holder and keeper.

Size guide:

Small - 30-32"
Medium - 33-35"
Large - 36-38"
X Large - 39-41"
2XL - 42-44"

A subtle way to denote rank, and make pairing up easy, for the directionally challenged!

Colour coded socks to identify Port (red) and Starboard (green).

At sea, an emergency can happen at any time, and it is vital that everything aboard can be clearly identified and described. Where 'left' and 'right' could lead to confusion, 'port' and 'starboard' are perfectly clear and unambiguous to a seafarer.

The Code Flag socks have flags taken from the International Code of Signals, these socks spell out - Left/Right.

Port & Starboard Socks
Made with 70% cotton, 29% polyamide, 1% elastane.
Fits UK sizes 6-12

Captain Socks
Made from 60% cotton 40% nylon.
Fits UK sizes 6-11

The mug is ideal for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and possibly even a tot of rum!

Both offer details of the Naval Air Squadrons involved, the individual aircrews, the aircraft and their markings, munitions carried, flight movements, damage inflicted etc.

They are both a history lesson and a commemoration of a highly successful, innovative and critical naval air action in which individuals demonstrated extreme courage.

Success at Taranto changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean. This not only had dramatic repercussions in naval terms, but also in assisting the North African Campaign and providing the blue print for the Japanese to attack at Pearl Harbour. It started the decline in importance of the capital ship as the aircraft carrier rose to the ascendant.

Mug: Handwash recommended
330ml capacity

Table mat: 292mm x 216mm. Gloss finish, hard wearing melamine, 4.8mm board with cork backing

Solid brass bottle opener with raised anchor design and two mounting holes for secure attachment to a wall or bulkhead.

An accessory that can be appreciated (and is useful) in a multitude of locations, and won't get lost!

Help us and we can help you! Anyone who has a contactless card needs protection against scammers.

By purchasing one of these RFID & NFC Blocking Cards you can be sure that your contactless cards remain protected and your identity and personal information will be secure in your wallet.

It's the same size as a standard credit card so will fit in any wallet, and will protect the surrounding cards within a 2.5cm radius.

You'll also be ensuring that your purchase helps keep our historic naval aircraft flying and we are very grateful for every order we receive.

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These stainless steel, robust bottle openers are a great gift!

One has been commissioned through Navy Wings by HMS Queen Elizabeth for their Taranto Night celebration, there are only 200 available for public sale.

Carefully engraved with HMS Queen Elizabeth's crest, 'To the men of Taranto' and the date of the battle.

The second simply states 'To the Men of Taranto'.

Ideal for any aviation enthusiast. These unique bookends feature genuine aircraft gauges and parts from classic aircraft of the 60's and 70's.

It isn't always possible to be specific because many components were used in more than one aircraft type and some were alternatives to the standard type factory fitted.

Sold in pairs and made from English oak, these beautiful handmade items are treated with a wax and oil finish to bring out the pattern of the grain and to protect the wood.

Standard - Approx 19cm high x  20cm wide
Large -  Approx 29 x 20 x 22

N.B. The appearance may vary from the illustration in terms of the markings/colour of the wood and the type and number of gauges.

These are made to order, so there may be a delay in shipping.

These mugs are designed to look like the enamelled tin types you used to take camping, but are actually made from fine bone china - so they won't cool down so quickly, burn your hands, or leave that infamous taste!

They are bright white with a contrasting dark blue rim.

The Commando Helicopter Force (CHF), based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, comprises of over 700 Royal Navy and Royal Marines aircrew and support personnel. They are equipped with the Merlin Mk4 (Commando Merlin) and Wildcat BRH (Commando Wildcat). CHF is both a battlefield and maritime force that is trained, equipped and organised for expeditionary joint operations.

These Commando Helicopter Force Cufflink's celebrate over 60 years of service.

Wear them with pride.

Would be a great practical and ornamental partner to: our 1/2 gill rum measure - https://shop.navywings.org.uk/products/naval-rum-measure-half-gill?_pos=3&_sid=345ceda3d&_ss=r