A Special Announcement from Squadron HQ

Due to overwhelming popular demand we are now able to offer a fancy dress and uniform hire service by post. How does this work? Simple: we post the costume to you and you return it to us at the end of the hire period.   What is the Fancy Dress and Uniform Hire Service? If you haven’t seen our hire website before, do have a look around. We have an excellent range of all kinds of fancy dress costumes, not just military. Although of course, our range of military costumes is pretty legendary. What is Being Announced Today? To date we’ve only been able to offer hires via our shop in Camden Town, but with this new service we’ll be able to hire costumes to you wherever you live in the UK. While we can’t offer any costume, as some are too valuable or fragile to trust to the postal service, we do have a wide range of costumes available. Have a look at the website and give us a call for more details.   How Does the Service Work? Once you’ve decided on the costume you want to hire whether you have seen it on our website or not, give us a call on 020 7485 2442 and we’ll talk you through the next steps. Essentially as long as it’s available and eligible for postal hire we’ll post it to you and you post it back to us at the end of the hire period. Simple.   Squadron HQ Ltd Tel: +44 207 485 2442 Email: info@shqhire.com Registered in England & Wales Company No. 06186214 Registered Address:121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB United Kingdom

Postage only £1 for UK orders until end September 2009

For a limited time only (until end of this month) we’re making all postage – both first and second class – just ONE POUND for anything you buy from the website. This doesn’t apply to international orders unfortunately but if you’re in the UK be sure to take advantage asap!

September 2009 Newsletter

Welcome to the September issue of our newsletter In this Issue Welcome! Coloured hair sprays, make up, wigs, NASA badges and sci fi accessories Wellies! £12.95 Waterproof cape – only £6.95! Swiss Multi Use Poncho – £4.95 Waterproof Jacket – £14.95 Waterproof trousers – £9.95 Mosquito Net – £16.95 Enamel Tin Mugs – £1.95 / £2.35 White Enamel Plate In Other News We’re going to be announcing a new feature on our fancy dress hire site later this month, so keep your eyes open for a special email in a couple of week’s time. Also, we have recently implement a new ultra-secure credit card payment facility on the website to replace the old gateway. Let us know if you have any problems with it, but it should be easier to use and safer too. Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once. Welcome! With the Bestival event about to kick off it’s your last chance to grab your essential festival gear from Squadron HQ. We have some great items that are proving very popular, so get in quick. And remember, we have set up a special Festivals area on the website to make it as easy as possible for you to find what you need. We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter. Kindest regards from Deb, Tina, Tony and Ian. Coloured hair sprays, make up, wigs, NASA badges and sci fi accessories We have loads of stuff for sale in-store that will be ideal for your Bestival weekend, including coloured hair sprays, make up, wigs, NASA badges and sci fi accessories. Come and see us and get yourself set up with great Bestival gear! Wellies! £12.95 These green Dunlop Welling Boots have been a real hit, and are just the thing to survive the mud and muck. Available in sizes 3 to 12. Waterproof cape – only £6.95! Ideal for when the great outdoors catches you in a downpour, these light waterproof capes complete with carry pouch are worth having with you. Swiss Multi Use Poncho – £4.95 These Swiss ponchos really are multiuse: 100% waterproof, covers over rucksacks, makes a handy small tarpaulin or groundsheet. They look a bit like a huge heavy bin bag, but don’t be fooled, these are really great!! Waterproof Jacket – £14.95 If you prefer your waterproofs more traditional, try these green lightweight waterproof jackets. Complete with integral hood. See also the matching trousers (featured below). Waterproof trousers – £9.95 A perfect complement to the waterproof jacket featured above, these green rainproof trousers will make sure you’re kept dry from head to foot. Mosquito Net – £16.95 Keep the mossies at bay with this umbrella-type mosquito net. Easy to set up, just one hanging point, couldn’t be simpler!   Enamel Tin Mugs – £1.95 / £2.35 Essential for your camping trip, these enamel tin mugs are available in pint and half-pint sizes White Enamel Plate To go with the mug, why not get one of these white enamel plates? This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Click here to instantly unsubscribe. Squadron HQ Ltd Tel: +44 207 485 2442 Email: info@squadronhq.com Registered in England & Wales Company No. 06186214 Registered Address:121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB United Kingdom   Powered by Squeezymail

August 2009 Newsletter

Having trouble reading this newsletter? Click here to see it in your browser. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up from our web site. Click here to unsubscribe. Welcome to the August issue of our newsletter   In this Issue Welcome! French Jackets – £9.95 Swedish Army Vest – £8.95 100% Cotton British Desert Camo Trousers – £18.95 Genuine US Dough boy Hat – £12.95 Cotton Camo Caps – £3.95 Waterproof Jacket – £14.95 Enamel Tin Mugs – £1.95 / £2.35 In Other News Don’t forget we also stock a wide range of hats for all occasions such as replica Pith Helmets, classic British Bowlers, Lord Mayor’s Hats , Low-Crown Stetsons, beautiful Top Hats, deluxe Tricorns and many more. And finally, remember to visit our Fancy Dress Hire shop for costumes of all kinds to hire! Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once. Welcome! Is this really summer? I had high hopes for a while that we were going to get some really nice weather but it all seems to have gone off the rails. Fingers crossed August improves – in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter. And remember – there is loads more stuff available in the shop so if you can, please feel free to come and visit us, we’d love to see you! Deb, Tina, Tony and Ian.   French Jackets – £9.95 These very nice French Airforce Jackets were designed for the French Army and featured in Vogue. They’re unisex, with 4 pocket details, front zip and drawstring waist. An incredible bargain at only £9.95!   Swedish Army Vest – £8.95 Our incredibly popular Swedish Army Vests are getting low in stock and there are simply no more available from anywhere as they are genuine originals - so grab one while they last. Made from cotton waffle material, collarless with cotton cuffs, they’re only available in one size which seems to fit girls size 8 to 12. Of course these shot into the limelight when they were famously featured in Vogue magazine earlier this year.   100% Cotton British Desert Camo Trousers – £18.95 We’re running out of British Desert Camo Trousers and we only have waist size 28, 30 and 32 left but they are worth a look. Made from 100% cotton these are genuine British Army issue, very well made and they look great.   Genuine US Dough boy Hat – £12.95 This is the real deal – genuine US Government issue Dough Boy hat. Made with 100% cotton they are excellent quality and look great.   Cotton Camo Caps – £3.95 Good for the summer and stylish too, these 100% cotton camo caps come in a range of colours.   Waterproof Jacket – £14.95 We’re not trying to tempt fate but with the weather being so awkward at the moment these Waterproof Jackets might be just the ticket. Green, lightweight but strong and fairly hardwearing, complete with integral hood.   Enamel Tin Mugs – £1.95 / £2.35 Practical and essential for camping for fishing, these tin mugs – available in pint size or half-pint size – are always popular. This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Click here to instantly unsubscribe. Squadron HQ Ltd 121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB United Kingdom Tel: +44 207 485 2442 Email: info@squadronhq.com Registered in England & Wales Company No. 06186214 Registered Address:121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB   Powered by Squeezymail

Two years old already

Squadron HQ is two years old today. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone, and how the business has developed in that time. It’s been hard work but very rewarding, and we’re proud of the business we have built.

Of course, we’d be nothing at all without our wonderful customers so our thanks goes to you all. Here’s to many more successful years for Squadron HQ, and our hire business shqhire.com. We’re having a great time and I hope we’ll be around to celebrate many more birthdays.

With love and appreciation from Ian, Tony, Tina and Deborah.

Squadron HQ in “Your Camden” Magazine

We have appeared in an article of “Your Camden” magazine under a section entitled “Quirky Shops”. Always nice to know we’re appreciated

Unfortunately the postcode is wrong: It should be NW1 8PB. The rest of the information is correct though and of course the website is www.squadronhq.com.

July 2009 Newsletter

We have decided to move newsletter publishing to the start of each month, so it’s a little later than normal this month.

Having trouble reading this newsletter? Click here to see it in your browser. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up from our web site. Click here to unsubscribe. Welcome to the July issue of our newsletter   In this Issue Get your summer festival gear from Squadron HQ Green Wellington Boots £12.95 Waterproof Jacket £14.95 Waterbottle, only £4.95 Digger hat £11.95 Green Camo Bush Hat £6.95 Swiss Multi-Use Poncho £4.95 Camp Mats £10.95 Knife, fork and spoon set £2.95 Sleeping Bag £19.95 In Other News   Our shop in Camden Town, London made a brief cameo appearance on ITN news last week in relation to the sad news of Michael Jackson’s death. Michael visited the old shop, Laurence Corner, some years ago and ITN asked if they could film an interview in our shop with some costumes in the background. Read about it and watch the clip here.   Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once.   Get your summer festival gear from Squadron HQ   It really is summer at last, and although Glastonbury is just behind us we have loads of new festivals, concerts and various outdoor events to look forward to. We have a load of useful gear for you both on the website and in the shop, so take a look at what we have and let us know if you don’t see what you need. Until next time, enjoy the good weather while it lasts! From Tony, Deb, Tina and Ian.     Green Wellington Boots £12.95   Not that we’re hoping for rain, but just in case it does happen these green wellington boots are perfect for keeping your feet nice and dry (and mud free!)             Waterproof Jacket £14.95   Take a look at these lightweight but strong and hardwearing rainproof jackets, complete with integral hood. We have a range of sizes available, perfect for keeping off the weather if it turns nasty           Waterbottle, only £4.95   Perfect for keeping hydrated in the summer heat, try one of these great ex-military water bottles             Digger hat £11.95   Keep the sun off your head with these terrific Digger Hats. Complete with: chin strap with adjuster, press studs on each side and secret inside pocket . Good range of sizes available.     Green Camo Bush Hat £6.95   These very popular green camo bush hats are running out of stock fast so give us a call or come and see us to snap one up quickly!       Swiss Multi-Use Poncho £4.95   Perfect for the unpredictable weather these incredibly low-priced multi-use ponchos are worth a look.           Camp Mats £10.95   Need somewhere comfortable to lay down? Then these competitively-priced camp mats could be the answer. Compact 3 season rating, suitable for moderate conditions with excellent insulation properties, waterproof and washable.                 Knife, fork and spoon set £2.95   Don’t settle for plastic knives, forks and spoons. Take your own metal “kfs” set along with you! For just £2.95 you can’t go wrong.                 Sleeping Bag £19.95   Kip out in this great sleeping bag, with soft polyester lining and 250 gsm hollowfibre filling       This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Click here to instantly unsubscribe. Squadron HQ Ltd 121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB United KingdomTel: +44 207 485 2442 Email: info@squadronhq.com Registered in England & Wales Company No. 06186214 Registered Address:36 Hamilton Road High Wycombe HP13 5BJ   Powered by Squeezymail

Squadron HQ stock used by ITN’s coverage of Michael Jackson’s death

With the sad news of Michael Jackson’s death, the ITN news channel asked if they could film at our shop in Kentish Town Road, Camden. Michael visited the predecessor of Squadron HQ, Laurence Corner, when he was in the UK in the 80s and was taken with some of the military wear on display.

His then PR agent, Judd Lander, describes in this short clip how he showed the King of Pop around. The clip was filmed on 26th June 2009 in the rear of our shop and broadcast on the 6pm London Tonight show. In the background you can see a number of our uniforms on display.

See http://www.shqhire.com/ITN.html for details and the clip.

Squadron HQ on ITN 6pm news tonight

Tina was interviewed today by ITN news when they came to visit the shop, more on this later but do catch the broadcast if you can.

UPDATE: ITN decided to use the Judd Lander interview instead oh well, Tina did a great job anyhow and it was good to be a part of the news item.

May 2009 Newsletter

Having trouble reading this newsletter? Click here to see it in your browser. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up from our web site. Click here to unsubscribe. Welcome to the May issue of our newsletter In this Issue Welcome! New, great quality t-shirts in various designs, £9.95 each Genuine US Marine Jackets at £99.95 Camo T-Shirts at £9.95 Olive shorts £19.95 Cotton Camo Caps £3.95 Digger hat £11.95 In Other News   Planning a summer costume party? Don’t forget our full-featured fancy-dress hire shop is available to help you and your guests dress up as just about anybody you want. We have all kinds of costumes, not just military. Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once.   Welcome!   Another month has flown by and we’re pleased to be able to bring you another newsletter! We’ve got hold of some really good quality, fun t-shirts that are selling well that we’d like to tell you about. Plus we have a very limited quantity of our genuine US Marine jackets that sold so well when we had them in last year. Hope you enjoy the newsletter and find something of interest. From Tony, Tina, Deb and Ian at Squadron HQ New, great quality t-shirts in various designs, £9.95 each     These new t-shirts are great fun and are selling well. We have 5 designs to choose from: Plain beige Che Guevara design D-Day Doll design M*A*S*H design Para design At only £9.95 each these are really good value.   Genuine US Marine Jackets at £99.95     These US Marine Jackets were very popular when we had them in last year, so it’s really great to have them back in stock. We only have a very limited supply so if you’re interested in them get your order in fast! Given that they are so rare it’s very difficult to get large sizes so these will only fit women sizes 8 to 10 – but believe us you are very unlikely to be able to get these anywhere else in the UK. So it’s a terrific opportunity to really set yourself apart from the crowd.   Camo T-Shirts at £9.95     Also great for the summer are our popular camo t-shirts. There are three types to choose from: Standard camo Urban camo (shown) Midnight camo       Olive shorts £19.95     Nice and light, these olive ripstop shorts have six pockets and waist adjusters.                 Cotton Camo Caps £3.95 Keep the sun off your head with these lightweight cotton camouflage caps, available in midnight blue, urban or woodland patterns.           Digger hat £11.95   If the caps aren’t substantial enough for you, how about a digger hat? Perfect for giving you real protection from the sun, these have chin straps and press-studs making them practical as well as stylish.       This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Click here to instantly unsubscribe. Squadron HQ Ltd 121 Kentish Town Road London NW1 8PB United KingdomTel: +44 207 485 2442 Email: info@squadronhq.comRegistered in England & Wales Company No. 06186214 Registered Address:36 Hamilton Road High Wycombe HP13 5BJ        Powered by Squeezymail