Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 The volunteer group joined the

The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan

it became an important and was extensively used as a bomber by the RAF in the early 1940s

The aircraft went on to serve with the Indian Air Force

Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' Bouncing bomb

Invasion Stripes - Sweat Shirt F-106 The volunteer group joined theInvasion 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