Invasion Stripes - Long-sleeve T-shirt Size:2XL Wing Commander Robert Roland Stanford-Tuck

Wing Commander Robert Roland Stanford-Tuck

V-Force is made up of the Vickers Valiant

ground-attack and reconnaissance

These aircraft were chosen for the role of the UK's nuclear deterrent for their quick reaction capability and manouverability

The Sea King took on many roles during the conflict

Invasion Stripes - Long-sleeve T-shirt Size:2XL Wing Commander Robert Roland Stanford-TuckInvasion 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