D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Initially the F-111 was considered

Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines

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

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

with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines

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D-Day C-47 Skytrain - Hoodie Invasion Stripes Initially the F-111 was consideredDouglas 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.