Flying Dustbin T-Shirt – The AVRE’s Spigot Mortar, 1944-45 - Black & White

James Holland: Alright, Al—if there was ever a piece of kit that screamed "British ingenuity meets absolute destruction," it’s this. The Flying Dustbin, the spigot mortar fired by the Churchill AVRE tank, designed to obliterate bunkers, gun emplacements, and any bit of the battlefield that needed a serious redecoration. First used on D-Day, it made short work of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall and kept smashing its way across Northwest Europe.

Al Murray: Yeah, and just look at it—a massive 40lb explosive charge, fired from an unguided spigot mortar, smashing into enemy fortifications with the subtlety of a wrecking ball. If you were in a bunker, pillbox, or concrete strongpoint and saw one of these heading your way—well, that was your day well and truly ruined. And what a name—Flying Dustbin! I mean, it sums it up perfectly: it’s round, it’s heavy, and it causes absolute carnage when it lands.

James Holland: And that’s exactly what this design captures—the sheer, unrelenting firepower of the AVRE and its legendary spigot mortar. You’ve got the dustbin with wings, the tank itself sitting proudly above, and that brilliant bit of sapper banter wrapped around the edge—because, let’s be honest, nothing says "specialist British engineering" quite like a dustbin that explodes.

The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!

• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico

Disclaimers: 
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.

A Bit About the T-Shirt (And Why You Should Check Your Size!)

Al Murray: Now, let’s talk about the T-shirt itself—this isn’t some cheap knockoff; it’s print-on-demand, which means no wasted stock sitting in a warehouse somewhere gathering dust. Instead, every shirt is printed just for you, which is a win for both history lovers and the planet.

James Holland: Absolutely. But, and this is important—check your size before you order. We don’t want loads of returns bouncing around, adding to unnecessary emissions. Pick the right fit, wear it with pride, and show the world you know your history.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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