The Battle for Norway by David Pentland. (AP) SHN47DHM1102AP. The Battle for Norway by David Pentland. In this, the first true parachute operation of World War Two, German paratroops of 1st battalion Fallschirmjger Regiment 1, proved themselves an invaluable component of Blitzkrieg. First in the initial stages of the campaign by seizing airfields and bridges in Norway and Denmark, and subsequently by supporting army ground forces engaged at Narvik. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25
Observing the left flank are two Gazelles
eventually crash landing on the surface
The RAF equipped some Mustangs with the more powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Composed of a variety of armoured vehicles
Yamamotos grand scheme would have several elements
Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner
Unknown to the English
Temeraire was largely out of control by this time
One of the best known Aces of the first world war
The battle took place on the 17th November 1796
All three ships survived what became known as the Channel Dash
September of 1940 was a desperate time for the young pilots who fought gallantly to defend the UK against an imminent invasion