D-Day Hamilcar - Hoodie WESSEX Successes were 20 Argentine aircraft

Successes were 20 Argentine aircraft shot down with two losses from ground fire and four to accidents

the Mustang competed well against any aircraft from the Luftwaffe

the Lancaster entered operational service in 1942

Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media

D-Day Hamilcar - Hoodie WESSEX Successes were 20 Argentine aircraftGeneral Aircraft Limited GAL. 49 Hamilcar 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.