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The harsh Russian winter of 1941 is starting to take hold as three Messerschmitt Bf109F-4 Friedrichs from III Gruppe take off into early morning sunshine to act as fighter escort to Stuka attacks on the Soviet fleet in Kronstadt Harbour

With a maximum speed of 322-MPH the aircraft had a service ceiling of 25

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Every man was a volunteer

Of the 178 B-24s dispatched

Balearic Slinger by Chris Collingwood. (AP) SIG1596 The harsh Russian winter ofDHM6635AP. Balearic Slinger by Chris Collingwood. Roman army auxiliary. It is said that a good slinger could propel his missile up to 400 metres, this being greater than the bow and arrow. Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 11. 5 inches x 16 inches (30cm x 41cm)