D-Day P-61 Black Widow - Hoodie Attacker English Electric P1

English Electric P1

Despite its age the Swordfish was an outstanding combat aircraft serving in the Norwegian campaign

These AEW aircraft patrol our UK skies as well as in overseas conflicts

piloted by Flight Lieutenant Martin Withers

D-Day P-61 Black Widow - Hoodie Attacker English Electric P1Northrop P 61 Black Widow 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.