Tornado ZD716 - Mug T-50 Golden Eagle The La Fayette Escadrille N124

The La Fayette Escadrille N124 was formed in 1916 during the First World War

Designed by Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson

The MR 2s replaced the Fairey Gannet in 1972 and was then re-designated as the AEW II with the installation of the AN/APS-20 radar

Thousands of aircraft were to be involved in the invasion so the distinctive stripes reduced the risk of being attacked by friendly forces

Famous pilots from the First War include Kiffin Rockwell

Tornado ZD716 - Mug T-50 Golden Eagle The La Fayette Escadrille N124Panavia Tornado GR4 ZD716 In March 2019 the Tornado retired from service with the Royal Air Force after 40 extraordinary years. A series of flypasts were flown by 31 Squadron from RAF Marham. This design series of three Tornados are featured on the back with the front design showing ZD716 crewed by Flt. Lt. N. Shawyer and Wg. Cdr. M. J. Bressani.