D-Day Hudson - Hoodie Javelin The Hawker Fury entered service

The Hawker Fury entered service with the Royal Air Force in May 1931 as an interceptor

Designed by Bell Aircraft

The Lightning and Tornado F3 followed with the Typhoon now currently operated by XI Squadron

however its role as an interceptor was made redundant with the introduction of the English Electric Lightning

During the conflict the Sea Harrier flew 1435 sorties from HMS Hermes and Invincible

D-Day Hudson - Hoodie Javelin The Hawker Fury entered serviceLockheed Hudson 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.