1 was the worlds first all-metal aircraft to go into mass production and proved very successful in its intended role as an observation and ground attack aircraft
due to their lack of maneuverability) frequently delivered their 300kg warheads direct to their targets with devastating results
The Battle of Beda Fomm by David Rowlands
Queen of the Skies by Ivan Berryman
Spartan turns and heads for the Clyde Submarine Base at Faslane on the Gareloch
The Death of Cornet Bigoe, during the Battle of Aliwal, by Orlando Norie. SIG166 1 was the worlds firstDHM163. The Death of Cornet Bigoe, during the Battle of Aliwal, by Orlando Norie. Cornet Bigoe of the 16th Lancers killed during the battle of Aliwal during the first Sikh War, 28th January 1846, Aliwal is 50 South East of Lahore, India. The 16th Lancers were part of General Sir Harry Smith's army consisitng of the British and Bengali army of 12,000 men and 30 guns against the Sikh army of 30,000 men and 67 guns of Ranjodh Singh during the First Sikh