Dornier 435 by David Pentland. (P) SHN128DP14P. Dornier 435 by David Pentland. Projected nightfighter development of the Do335 with Jumo 222 engines and long span wings. Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)
HMS Naiad by Ivan Berryman
2nd Royal Ulster Rifles
was commissioned in February 1943 at the New York Navy yard
The Atlantic ocean was the lifeline between Britain and America
After resurfacing
'Tex' Hill scored his first victories in 1942 with the American Volunteer Group (AVG) known as the Flying Tigers
they successfully defended against determined German counterattacks
During the ensuing dogfight
with Erwin Leykauf and Georg Schneider also claiming one each
The U-boat set off from Lorient in France for a second patrol
releases its precious cargo over a sports field north of The Hague
Peterson again assumed a dominant lead