RAF 72 Sqn Centenary Tucano
Posted: 28 Jun 2017, 12:33
Special camouflage Scheme applied to a Shorts Tucano of 72 Squadron (The Royal Air Force), based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, to celebrate the Centenary of the squadron.
The aircraft has been painted in the colours of a World War II Spitfire as operated by 72 Squadron during the Battle of Britain defending the country from invasion in 1940. Its registration reads RN-S ‘Enniskillen’ in recognition of the original World War II Spitfire. The name Enniskillen was written on the side of Spitfire RN-S to indicate that funds to build it were raised by The Belfast Telegraph newspaper. The aircraft also has the names of two former members of 72 Squadron displayed at the side of the cockpit; Squadron Leader Des Sheen DFC and Leading Aircraftman Jim Barton.
Uploading it to the hanger now...
Much thanks
Mark
The aircraft has been painted in the colours of a World War II Spitfire as operated by 72 Squadron during the Battle of Britain defending the country from invasion in 1940. Its registration reads RN-S ‘Enniskillen’ in recognition of the original World War II Spitfire. The name Enniskillen was written on the side of Spitfire RN-S to indicate that funds to build it were raised by The Belfast Telegraph newspaper. The aircraft also has the names of two former members of 72 Squadron displayed at the side of the cockpit; Squadron Leader Des Sheen DFC and Leading Aircraftman Jim Barton.
Uploading it to the hanger now...
Much thanks
Mark