D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Hawker Hurricane MKIIC

Hawker Hurricane MKIIC

to serve with the Royal Navy

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

The Gazelle first flew in 1967 and entered military service in 1973

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

D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Hawker Hurricane MKIICDouglas 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.