Invasion Stripes - Hoodie Tornado F3 During the First World War

During the First World War Handley Page produced heavy bombers for the Royal Navy to bomb the Zeppelin yards

It was introduced to the USAF in September 1954 in the fighter/bomber role with 479th Fighter Wing

Washington DC and Ascension Island

anti-submarine and a search & rescue seaplane

Its other roles included

Invasion Stripes - Hoodie Tornado F3 During the First World WarInvasion 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