Cold War Icons - Mug Operation Chastise The La Fayette Escadrille N124

The La Fayette Escadrille N124 was formed in 1916 during the First World War

This type was the first canard design produced in quantity and the most advanced fighter in Europe until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado

This long-serving type continued operational duties during the Gulf War in 1991

It was used during the Battle of France

In 1931 he lost both legs after crashing during aerobatics which resulted in his retirement

Cold War Icons - Mug Operation Chastise The La Fayette Escadrille N124Cold War Icons Avro Vulcan and English Electric Lightning From air power artist Peter Van Stigt this illustration shows two of the great British fighters and bombers from the 1950s. Peter is a commercial digital artist who is an aviation fanatic, producing aviation artwork sold around the world. The graphic features deliberate torn edges.