George Beurling - T-shirt Mustang 78th FG The RAF Phantom was used

The RAF Phantom was used as fighter escort for the air tanks during the conflict

The Halifax flew over 82

The Viggen eventually replaced the JA35 in the 1980s

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

Armstrong Siddeley and Armstrong Whitworth to become Hawker Siddeley

George Beurling - T-shirt Mustang 78th FG The RAF Phantom was usedFlight Lieutenant George Frederick Beurling Beurling eventually joined the RAF after trying to join the RCAF and Finnish Air Force. He became Canada's most famous fighter pilot, distinguishing himself in the defence of Malta. This design celebrates Beurling as a Fighter Ace with 31 destroyed to his name, but he was part of the RAF that was served by many men and women who were all heroes.