Operation Corkscrew T-shirt, in Full Colour, Front & Back

James Holland: Right, Al—June 1943, and we’ve got something completely new in the history of warfare. Before the invasion of Sicily, the Allies turned their attention to the Italian island of Pantelleria, and instead of storming the place with troops, they decided to pound it into submission from the air. What happened? The first ever territory in history to surrender purely due to aerial bombardment. No ground invasion needed!

Al Murray: Yeah, and you can see why—just look at this T-shirt! The scene is pure devastation. RAF and USAAF bombers thundering in, dropping tons of explosives, enemy positions going up in flames, and out in the Med, the Royal Navy watching the show with binoculars, waiting for the inevitable white flag. It’s got everything—air power, firepower, and a very humiliated Italian garrison.

James Holland: And it was a proper hammering—more than 5,000 tons of bombs dropped in just a few days, flattening defences, taking out gun emplacements, and leaving the enemy so battered they gave up without a fight. The whole thing was a dress rehearsal for Sicily, proving that air power alone could force a surrender. This design captures that moment—the sheer force of Allied air dominance at its peak.

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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