D-Day A-20 Havoc - Sweat Shirt Thunderbolt 493FS K5054 was the only Spitfire

K5054 was the only Spitfire prototype made and was first flown by 'Mutt' Summers on 5th March 1936

the Stratofortress continues to operate in many other roles for organisations such as Air Force Global Strike Command and NASA

These aircraft were chosen for the role of the UK's nuclear deterrent for their quick reaction capability and manouverability

Hurricanes and Spitfires followed prior to the jet age which saw the Gloster Meteor entering service

with his first experience of combat over Dunkirk during the Battle of France

D-Day A-20 Havoc - Sweat Shirt Thunderbolt 493FS K5054 was the only SpitfireDouglas A 20 Havoc 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.