Lieutenant George Cairns VC, at the Battle of Pagoda Hill, Burma 13th March 1944 by David Rowlands (AP) SHN158 P/O J E Marshall baling

P/O J E Marshall baling out of his stricken 79 Sqn Hurricane on 30th August 1940

outside of Trieste

the sole member of the crew killed in the crash

won the VC on the night of the 23rd-24th November 1914

They encountered a number of Japanese fighter or trainer aircraft

Lieutenant George Cairns VC, at the Battle of Pagoda Hill, Burma 13th March 1944 by David Rowlands (AP) SHN158 P/O J E Marshall balingDHM1078AP. Lieutenant George Cairns VC, at the Battle of Pagoda Hill, Burma 13th March 1944 by David Rowlands. Lieut. George Cairns of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the Battle of Pagoda Hill, Burma, 13th March 1944, along with the 3rd 6th Gurkha Rifles. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm)