From the air fields of Pianosa off the island of Sardinia comes the imagined tee shirt design of the 256th Bomb Group 15th Army Air Forces.
This is a rare bird indeed and a direct homage to one of the best literary works, films and mini series of all time, Joseph Heller’s, Catch 22.
In embarking on this project I really wanted to incorporate the image of the Wolf of Rome, one of histories most iconic symbols and yet so rarely used with any sense of aesthetic. Framed within the generic layout of vintage military t-shirts, the art slides effortlessly into the period and becomes the perfect ‘what if’ piece. I enlisted the talents of UK artist Adrian McKay to realise my idea, and as the best in the business, Ade came up with this piece which Im extremely happy with. Ade has a feel for the war period and the ability to capture it perfectly, it’s not an easy thing. Font styles and negative space are all important elements in wartime art and very few can do it right, mostly it’s loaded with ‘cheese’ and the essence is lost in the kitsch, but Adrian’s execution is always awesome.
The Catch 22 tee accompanies a collection of caps, acquired by Milo Minderbender via Papa Nui and made from confiscated and repurposed Axis camouflage for use by the Syndicate with the help of a little allied ingenuity.
Sizing: see photos.
*Recommended for best fitting that tees are washed and put through the dryer to sufficiently shrink for correct WWII fitting.
This tee shirt is loopwheeled knitting fabric ! The coton Is light and a the cut is perfect !
The USS Corsica base is not far, thank you for tour fantastic quality and spirit :
You must product some others !!!
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Eric L.
Beautiful Design
The design is great, melding Italian history with American military style and a literary tribute. One run through the wash and it fits like a glove.
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Joshua R.
Catch 22 tee shirt
As always Papa has exceeded my expectations! I always await new tee shirts from Papa as not only are they well made but the design work is bar none. Thanks again for such great products!
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John
Beautifully executed, and original screen printed T-shirt
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Grant G.
CATCH 22 PIANOSA TEE
Amazing tee that looks and feels like it was printed in 1944. Looking forward to how it fades after years of washes and wear. Thanks for another beautiful design, Papa!
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stephen s.
Mamasan approved
Recon to the far east for a noggin protector accomplished. Thanks papa nui
Korea 51 Cap.
Eric L.
The Perfect Accessory for the Partigiani
Lightweight and comfortable for patrolling the mountain passes of the Piedmont, stylish enough for slipping into town to gather intelligence (and having a quick Negroni). The GI materials make it a good passport through Allied lines, in case you need to link up with some passing British unit. Tante grazia, Papa!
Partisan Cap.
Martin H.
This is a pair of trunks. There are many like it, but this one is mine
Well, to be honest, there are not that great many like the Papa's. Imagine a pair of trunks in their most pure, simple, purpose-oriented form: nothing to take away, nothing to add. Perfect. This is what it is.
Atoll Beach Trunks.
Jean-pierre
Beach trunk
Nice stuff as always. Thanks John.
Atoll Beach Trunks.
Isaac R.
For a stepdad
Damn fine shirt for the dude that went through 'Nam AND married my mom!
This cap is something else. After you soak it as directed, it fits your head perfectly like it was made to measure. The brim has some snap to it and you can wear it normally or pop it up for a different look. Even more, it smells great like good leather should.
