Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. (AP) SQN24DHM1979AP. Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 25th May 2008. While returning to Sangin following an operation in support of 2 PARA battlegroup, the Vikings of 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines were the target of an enemy ambush. As the convoy began to cross the Helmand river the waiting Taliban engaged the convoy with RPGs, heavy machine gun and sniper fire. Amazingly despite this hail of fire no one was
Overhead a tenacious Junkers JI artillery spotter dogs their tracks
kept out of shot to avoid unnecessary casualties amongst the expensive war horses
Bottom left : Officer of 'Light Company'
all eyes are turned anxiously skyward
Lt André De Meulemeester was a Belgian Ace with 11 confirmed victories
the attack on the jail was to be carried out in up to three waves - the first to break the prison walls in two places
(One reduced to clear)
Al Shower (deceased)
Guardian Angels by Ivan Berryman
6th October 1941 by David Pentland
Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman
During the Second Sikh War members of the 9th Lancers regiment joined Sir Hugh Goughs army at Ferozepore