George Beurling - Hoodie Lightning Douglas A-4C Skyhawk

Douglas A-4C Skyhawk

Eric M 'Winkle' Brown flew the Wildcat / Martlet and commented that

The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70

After WWII the P-61 was re-designated as the F-61 operated as a long-range day and night interceptor right up until 1954

George Beurling - Hoodie Lightning Douglas A-4C SkyhawkFlight 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.