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piloted by Roland Beaumont

The first of which was from the cruiser USS Birmingham by a Curtiss pilot

In March 2019 the Tornado retired from service with the Royal Air Force after 40 extraordinary years

5 types were also deployed

D-Day Swordfish - Hoodie Colour:Khaki The Shackleton was operated byFairey Swordfish 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.