The design for the 41 Squadron 100th Anniversary Tail is aimed to reflect elements of 41’s past, current and future.
The tail colours reflect 41’s heritage with the reverse colours of the cross of St Omer which was adopted as their Squadron crest when the Squadron was first formed on the 14th July 1916. These colours have throughout 41’s history been a mainstay in all anniversary tails and continued into this 100th year. The cross is not fully upright and this is to depict the squadron in their current role as a Test and Evaluation squadron with the work being carried out to expand and push Typhoon forward and the Royal Air Force at the forefront of air capability.
Photographs: Cpl Phil Major
41(R) Test and Evaluation Squadron has had Typhoon ZK315, which was the 100th Typhoon built for RAF Service, painted in a centenary paint scheme in preparation for its 100th anniversary since formation in 1915.
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