D-Day P-61 Black Widow - Hoodie Attacker Despite its age the Swordfish

Despite its age the Swordfish was an outstanding combat aircraft serving in the Norwegian campaign

12 were lost to accidents and none to enemy action

The Starfighter is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-104

These AEW aircraft patrol our UK skies as well as in overseas conflicts

reconnaissance and air defence

D-Day P-61 Black Widow - Hoodie Attacker Despite its age the SwordfishNorthrop P 61 Black Widow 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.