James Holland: Alright, Al—1st August 1943, and we’re talking about one of the most audacious, downright bonkers air raids of the entire war: Operation Tidal Wave. The Americans send in 178 B-24 Liberators, flying in at tree-top height, straight into a storm of flak and enemy fighters to take out the Ploesti oil fields. And now, in full colour, you can see exactly what that chaos must have looked like—flaming oil fields, tracer rounds, and bombers roaring through the sky.
Al Murray: Yeah, and when we say ‘low level,’ we mean low level—these blokes were flying so close to the ground they were practically hedge-hopping. Now imagine that in full technicolour. You've got the golden hues of the Romanian landscape, the deep olive drab of the B-24s, the bright orange glow of refineries going up in flames, and the bursts of flak peppering the sky. It was supposed to be a knockout blow to Hitler’s fuel supply, but the reality? Chaos. Explosions everywhere, aircraft weaving through smoke plumes—if you want drama on a T-shirt, this is it.
James Holland: And that’s what makes this version of the design so special. The mighty B-24 Liberator, right in the thick of it, engines roaring, bombs away, bullets slicing past—it’s got everything. If you love your aviation history, or just appreciate the sheer guts of these men, then this is one you’ll want in your collection.
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!
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) |
| S |
28 |
18 |
15 ⅝ |
| M |
29 |
20 |
17 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
18 ½ |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
20 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
21 ½ |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
22 ¾ |
| 4XL |
34 |
30 |
24 ¼ |
| 5XL |
35 |
32 |
25 ¼ |
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
39.7 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
43.2 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
47 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
50.8 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
54.6 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
58 |
| 4XL |
86.4 |
76.2 |
61.5 |
| 5XL |
89 |
81.3 |
64.3 |
