D-Day Hamilcar - Hoodie B-17 - 'One more closer to home' The GHQ was activated December

The GHQ was activated December 18 1940 at McChord Field then redesignated at Second Air Force in 1941

This design features the livery of Pilot Officer Eric Lock from 41 Squadron

He is best known for commanding a wing of F4 Phantoms in Vietnam

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was first developed for the United States Navy and entered service in 1960

D-Day Hamilcar - Hoodie B-17 - 'One more closer to home' The GHQ was activated DecemberGeneral Aircraft Limited GAL. 49 Hamilcar 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.