D-Day B-17 Flying Fortress - Hoodie F-4K The jet used new swept

The jet used new swept wing technology enabling the aircraft to break the world air speed record in 1953

piloted by Roland Beaumont

This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto

the Third Air Force was activated December 1940

D-Day B-17 Flying Fortress - Hoodie F-4K The jet used new sweptBoeing B 17 Flying Fortress 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.