Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Saab JAS 39 Gripen

it became an important and was extensively used as a bomber by the RAF in the early 1940s

operating a diversity of roles in many varied theatres

The aircraft went on to serve with the Indian Air Force

Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' Bouncing bomb

Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 Saab JAS 39 GripenInvasion 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