Bomber Command - Sweat Shirt Warning Star The Hercules' versatile airframe developed

The Hercules' versatile airframe developed into many variants

performing many roles as a nuclear strike aircraft

In the latter part of the war the Tempest was very effective at destroying ground targets as well as combat against the Me262

The Vulcan was also used for maritime reconnaissance tasks and as a air-refuelling tanker

Bomber Command - Sweat Shirt Warning Star The Hercules' versatile airframe developedRAF Bomber Command insignia RAF Bomber Command was active from 1936 to 1968 with attached squadrons of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF. During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action, 8500 wounded and 840 became POWs. A high price was paid which is now commemorated with a memorial at Lincoln Cathedral and Green Park in London. This design features a battle worn insignia and the motto, 'Strike Hard Strike Sure'.