Operation Vengeance T-Shirt – The Hunt for Admiral Yamamoto, 1943

James Holland: Alright, Al—April 18th, 1943, and this one is straight out of a Hollywood script. The Americans get word that Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto—the mastermind behind Pearl Harbor—is flying across the Pacific on an inspection tour. So what do they do? They scramble a squadron of P-38 Lightnings, fly an insanely precise long-range intercept mission, and take him out mid-air. Absolutely ruthless.

Al Murray: Yeah, and that’s what this T-shirt is all about—vengeance, served at 400 miles an hour. You’ve got P-38s streaking across the sky, tracers flying, enemy planes spiralling into the jungle below, and that rising sun motif in the background, just to remind you exactly what’s at stake. This was precision, skill, and a bit of poetic justice all rolled into one high-stakes ambush.

James Holland: It was a total one-shot deal. The USAAF had to get it right—no second chances. They flew nearly 1,000 miles across the Pacific, staying low to avoid radar, then popped up at exactly the right moment. Within minutes, Yamamoto’s bomber was tumbling to the ground, the most famous admiral in Japan’s navy gone in a fiery crash. A stunning feat of planning and execution—and that’s the energy this T-shirt captures.

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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