Invasion Stripes - T-shirt Curtiss 249 Squadron stationed in Malta

249 Squadron stationed in Malta in 1942

The main illustration shows the MK I type 300 and the MK XIV type 379 in side elevation

This profile is Blenheim from 25 Squadron at RAF Debden

402 Flight of the Fleet Air Arm

Invasion Stripes - T-shirt Curtiss 249 Squadron stationed in MaltaInvasion 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