Roundel - Hoodie Spitfire IX The Saab J35 Draken first

The Saab J35 Draken first flew in 1955 and entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1960 in the fighter or Jakt (pursuit) role

Bell P-39 Airacobra

the first being delivered to 99 Squadron RAF Brize Norton in May 2001

The Havoc was first used by the French Air Force as the DB-7 then came into service with the USAAC in January 1941 as the A-20 medium bomber

Roundel - Hoodie Spitfire IX The Saab J35 Draken firstRoyal Air Force Roundels This graphic displays roundels used by RN Fleet Air Arm, Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force through the ages. Initially the Union Flag was painted on early combat aircraft, but roundels were used to avoid confusion with the German Iron Cross. The Royal Flying Corps started using the blue outer and red centre roundel in December 1914. The roundel evolved over the years and varied according to the role of the aircraft it was