Opening the Tscherkassy Pocket by David Pentland
he was credited with 14 confirmed victories and was the RAF's first flying ace
coming under repeated attack from Allied aircraft in 40 days at sea
France in the early hours of the morning of June 6th
Tribute to P/O Derek Tapson by Ivan Berryman
Red Beach Two, Tarawa Atoll, 20th November 1943 by David Pentland. (GL) WAR16 Opening the Tscherkassy Pocket byDHM956GL. Red Beach Two, Tarawa Atoll, 20th November 1943 by David Pentland. US Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd RCT, 2nd Marine Division, supported by LVTs and tanks, take part in the successful but bloody assault on Betio Island, part of the Tarawa Atoll. Operation Galvanic as it was known became the first step on the island road to Japan itself. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91. 5cm x 61cm)