Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. (AP) UNT77DHM1544AP. Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. A Bristol Fighter attempted to intercept a single giant Zeppelin Staaken R. IV bomber as it approached the heart of the capital. The Brisfit failed to stop the raider and R 39, with Hauptmann Richard Bentivegni, (commander of 501 Squadron) aboard, flew on unhindered to its target. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm)
Leefe-Robinson was awarded the VC
HMS Ocean is the sixth ship to bear this famous name and is ably equipped with 12 Sea King HC Mk4s
before being shot down and killed over the English Channel in February 1943
Captain Kelly ordered his crew to abandon ship
The French offensive at Stonne was of vital importance following the German capture of Sedan
Afghan War
Overall ten Blackbirds were lost during the first six years of the program
The Sikhs had no compassion for the cavalry horses either - many of the poor animals (over 100 by some accounts) had to be shot
Cobby survived the Great War and served in the RAAF during the inter war period and World War Two
The only buildings to survive the onslaught were the bomb proof U-bunkers which can still be seen to this day
1 Border Regiment (1st Airborne division) unload their Horsa gliders
Returning to Palmdale he made a subsonic flyby before lining up for his landing