Bomber Command - Mug Harrier GR.3 From former fighter pilot and

From former fighter pilot and photographer Ian Black

US Naval aviation began with aviator Glenn Curtiss who was contracted by the US Government to fly aircraft from land bases and from aboard ships at sea

Thousands of aircraft were to be involved in the invasion so the distinctive stripes reduced the risk of being attacked by friendly forces

Orville flew the Wright Flyer for 120ft and started man's adventures in the air

This design shows K5054 in the blue paint scheme for the 1936 Royal Air Force Pageant at Hendon in 1936

Bomber Command - Mug Harrier GR.3 From former fighter pilot andRAF Bomber Command insignia RAF Bomber Command was active from 1936 to 1968 with attached squadrons of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF. During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action, 8500 wounded and 840 became POWs. A high price was paid which is now commemorated with a memorial at Lincoln Cathedral and Green Park in London. This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto, 'Strike Hard Strike Sure'.