Invasion Stripes - Long-sleeve T-shirt Colour:Black Japan and Singapore

Japan and Singapore

Roles included photo-reconnaissance

Dassault Mirage 2000N

Many aircraft were manufactured including the Gull

Invasion Stripes - Long-sleeve T-shirt Colour:Black Japan and SingaporeInvasion 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