Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 operating a diversity of roles

operating a diversity of roles in many varied theatres

The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan

The B-2 Spirit entered service in 1997 as a strategic stealth bomber that can deliver conventional and nuclear weapons

Pup and Swallow

The aircraft went on to serve with the Indian Air Force

Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 operating a diversity of rolesInvasion Stripes In May 1944 the new marking scheme was approved by Air Chief Marshall Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory. Thousands of aircraft were to be involved in the invasion so the distinctive stripes reduced the risk of being attacked by friendly forces. The stripes were painted only on fighters, PR aircraft, troop carriers and light bombers. As Operation Overlord progressed the stripes appeared only on the undersurfaces to avoid air attack whilst on