Roundel - Hoodie Spitfire IX the Typhoon entered service in

the Typhoon entered service in 1941 with the intention of replacing the Hurricane

Bell P-39 Airacobra

the Royal Air Force played an important part in suppressing the Iraqi Air Force and use of Scud ballistic missiles

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

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

Roundel - Hoodie Spitfire IX the Typhoon entered service inRoyal 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