invasion stripes
A series of alternating black and white stripes painted on the fuselages and wings of…A series of alternating black and white stripes painted on the fuselages and wings of Allied aircraft, for the purpose of increased recognition by friendly forces, prior to the invasion of western Europe on D-Day.
Meaning
1 senses(historical, plural, plural only)A series of alternating black and white stripes painted on the fuselages and wings of Allied aircraft, for the purpose of increased recognition by friendly forces, prior to the invasion of western Europe on D-Day.
Forms
plural: invasion stripeses| Singular | invasion stripes |
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See also
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