| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | UK1426 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
FORD, ENGLAND. 1944-06-06. A SPITFIRE OF NO. 453 SQUADRON RAAF ON D-DAY BEING PREPARED FOR ...
Description
FORD, ENGLAND. 1944-06-06. A SPITFIRE OF NO. 453 SQUADRON RAAF ON D-DAY BEING PREPARED FOR TAKEOFF FOR CLOSE-SUPPORT OPERATIONS WITH THE ASSAULTING GROUND FORCES. ALL ALLIED AIRCRAFT AT THIS TIME, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FOUR ENGINED BOMBERS, WERE PAINTED WITH DISTINCTIVE BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.