Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt Size:L The P-40 was the modification

The P-40 was the modification of the P36 Hawk and came into service at the start of World War II

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It was capable of Mach 2 at high altitude despite being the largest single seat aircraft produced in the U

The USAF took delivery of the F-16 in 1978 and the aircraft has proved to be one of its most successful fighters with many variants produced for export

A high price was paid which is now commemorated with a memorial at Lincoln Cathedral and Green Park in London

Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt Size:L The P-40 was the modificationInvasion 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