1 Border Regiment (1st Airborne division) unload their Horsa gliders
The only buildings to survive the onslaught were the bomb proof U-bunkers which can still be seen to this day
Overall ten Blackbirds were lost during the first six years of the program
The French offensive at Stonne was of vital importance following the German capture of Sedan
The Sikhs had no compassion for the cavalry horses either - many of the poor animals (over 100 by some accounts) had to be shot
Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. (AP) UNT77 1 Border Regiment (1st AirborneDHM1544AP. Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. A Bristol Fighter attempted to intercept a single giant Zeppelin Staaken R. IV bomber as it approached the heart of the capital. The Brisfit failed to stop the raider and R 39, with Hauptmann Richard Bentivegni, (commander of 501 Squadron) aboard, flew on unhindered to its target. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm)