Into The Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian (B) PER34 (AP) The colour and pageantry

(AP) The colour and pageantry of the Raj is exemplified by a full-dress review in honour of the Viceroys visit to Luknow in 1899

resplendent in its new all-blue paint scheme

The taking of Stirling Bridge over the Forth by the Scots marks the point where the first great battle of the Scottish wars of independence was won

they would rarely know what lay ahead

5m of reinforced concrete

Into The Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian (B) PER34 (AP) The colour and pageantryDHM2055B. Into The Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian A Heinkel 219 and a Messerschmitt 110 of NJG 1 climbing out from their base a Munster Hansdorf, as they set out on a deadly mission. Ten aircraft took off to intercept a major raid on Dusseldorf, the night witnessing a fierce battle high above the darkened city. NJG 1 crews assisted with the downing of 19 RAF bombers, one Luftwaffe pilot being credited with no fewer than 6 victories that night.