D-Day B-17 Flying Fortress - Hoodie F-4K A hero for todays fighter

A hero for todays fighter pilots

The type was eventually replaced by the Britten-Norman Islander

The jet used new swept wing technology enabling the aircraft to break the world air speed record in 1953

This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto

It was used during the Battle of France

D-Day B-17 Flying Fortress - Hoodie F-4K A hero for todays fighterBoeing B 17 Flying Fortress 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.