Westland Wessex - Sweat Shirt Shackleton La Fayette Escadrille

La Fayette Escadrille

This profile is a Tornado GR1 from 31 Squadron 'Goldstars'

He was shot down in 1942 and was taken prisoner

Manufactured by Breguet and BAC the Jaguar first flew in 1968 and entered operational service in 1973 with the RAF and French Airforce

Westland Wessex - Sweat Shirt Shackleton La Fayette EscadrilleWestland Wessex HAS. 3 To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The Westland Wessex roles during the conflict included anti submarine and insertion of special forces.