D-Day C-47 Skytrain - T-shirt Westland Whirlwind These aircraft were chosen for

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

17 Squadron

The role of this squadron is to prepare aircrews for air combat with realistic threat replication

now operating Embraer Phenom T1s

but by the mid 60s the Gannet switched to electronic counter measures and mail and light cargo supply

D-Day C-47 Skytrain - T-shirt Westland Whirlwind These aircraft were chosen forDouglas 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.