Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 It was a distinctive twin-engined

It was a distinctive twin-engined

The aircraft went on to serve with the Indian Air Force

operating a diversity of roles in many varied theatres

The last remaining Valkyrie is on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton

Pup and Swallow

Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 It was a distinctive twin-enginedInvasion 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