D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Initially the F-111 was considered

Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines

This profile is a Mk IV Mustang operated by 19 Squadron based at RAF Acklington

The Skyhawk saw combat operations in many conflicts including the Vietnam War

to serve with the Royal Navy

with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines

D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Initially the F-111 was consideredDouglas C 47 Skytrain Dakota The Allied Expeditionary Air Force was formed to control the tactical air power of the Allied Air Forces during Operation Overlord. It was also a component of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force commanded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. On June 6th 1944 over 12,000 allied aircraft flew 14,674 sorties.