To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. SQN161 have picked up the bombers

have picked up the bombers and escorted them home

The Vulcan would take part in the seven planned bombing missions during the Falklands campaign codenamed Operation Black Buck

Erich Hartmann is recognised as the greatest fighter pilot of all time

5 caliber machine guns in its nose

The fighting begins as his divisions are preparing to withdraw across the river Alle

To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. SQN161 have picked up the bombersDHM1538. To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. At 0620 hours covered by a brief barrage from 1000 guns, Brigadier General Elles in a MkIV called Hilda led his 476 tanks against the impregnable German Hindenburg line at Cambrai. Supported by 6 infantry divisions and 4 Royal Flying Corps squadrons flying ground attack missions, the attack had broken through 3 trench lines and penetrated 5 miles on a 6 mile