Night flying

[xNikex]

Originally Posted by Tomo

Yeah you're probably right - just thought some of the historical buffs from here might be able to identify something based on the markings on the plane?

Yes, I think I can remember reading about that when the forum started.
I know they were used on D-Day to signal that they were Allied planes.

So...Maybe Anton can answer without spoiling mission?

[Scottyb825]

Its a P-51D Mustang...my favorite plane...argued to be the best fighter of the war. The stripes are called invasion stripes...they served the purpose of identifying Allied planes during the war as someone mentioned above.

Here is a pic
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/...be556e94b8.jpg