‘Operation Overlord’ & ‘Invasion Stripes’

Zulu Alpha Straps has, again, strengthened its partnership with Wisla by commissioning yet another bespoke webbing for a truly remarkable watch strap. This time, in honour and commemoration of the anniversary of D-Day.

First used in 1942, ‘invasion stripes’ were applied to certain allied aircraft (Spitfires) in an attempt to stop them being shot down in error by other allied forces. D-Day would see the idea expanded on and in the memorandum issued by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force on the 18th April 1944, it was stated that Allied aircraft taking part in the invasion of Europe, 'Operation Overlord', would have five stripes on both wings and on the rear fuselage without covering national markings.

To see more images related to this project, and other inspiring designs created in partnership with Zulu Alpha, please visit their Instagram page here.

You can also watch a video of the straps being manufactured here

This latest commemorative strap, is one in a long line of bespoke designs manufactured in partnership with Zulu Alpha, with many exciting ideas in the pipeline for the future. In March, a charity strap produced in Ukraine colours was released with all proceeds donated to ‘Save the Children’ to support their humanitarian effort in the country. You can read about this here.