Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. SIG2706

Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. SIG2706DHM1413. Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. When 250 well armed and trained rebel tribesmen attacked the small SAS outpost at Mirbat few would have given good odds on their survival. At the height of the battle Corporal Labalaba and Trooper Savesaki, both Fijians and both wounded fought off relentless assaults by the attacking Adoo. Firing a World War II vintage 25pdr field gun at point blank range Labalaba finally

having been dropped by Chinook of the 7th Squadron RAF

claiming three more confirmed Ki

Between them

August 29th 1779

Captain Tommy Thompson DFC JP BOAC BA (deceased) and Squadron Leader Robert Innes (deceased)

By the end of the first day the British losses were 60

but were ultimately repelled by blasts of Martini-Henry rifle fire-and some smart bayonet work-with some guts behind the bayonet thrusts

Known affectionately by it crews as the Twin Pin

Also shown in the painting are the early warning radar towers which played a significant part in the detection of German aircraft and their number

The Flower Class corvette HMS Sunflower at sea in 1942

HMS Warspite is shown in action during the 2nd battle of Narvik

The Handley Page Victor played a significant role in the Falklands conflict of 1982 and in the Gulf War of 1991