HMS Torbay - Opration Flipper by Ivan Berryman. (AP) AIT340DHM6783AP. HMS Torbay Opration Flipper by Ivan Berryman. In foul weather off the coast of North Africa on the night of 14th November 1941, HMS Torbay deploys men of 11 (Scottish) Commando for an audacious attempt to assassinate German General Erwin Rommel. Named Operation Flipper, the attempt saw 26 men from HMS Torbay join just 8 more from HMS Talisman the rest trapped aboard by the weather land 250 miles behind enemy lines in Libya, and march to the
the mighty amphibious armada began landing on the beaches of Normandy
the Purple Heart
The red-tailed fighters of the 332nd FG had the distinction of having a perfect record - losing no escorted bombers to enemy fighter attack during the entire War
Hawker Tempest EJ762
HMS Unrivalled enters Valetta Harbour
Image size 25 inches x 20 inches (64cm x 51cm)
000 heavy bombers lost
The armies meet at Stirling and the English begin to deploy across the narrow wooden bridge which spans the River Forth
For Manfred von Richthofen
With intelligence from deciphered Italian communications aiding them
Image size 12 inches x 20 inches (31cm x 51cm)
Mädchen für Alles by Ivan Berryman