Messerschmitt Country by Nicolas Trudgian SPE30 Gliders at Caen by Frank

Gliders at Caen by Frank Wootton

As the light fades the Riders retire but both armies know well that the main battle of Bannockburn has yet to begin

In the next minutes they will come under fire from heat-seeking missiles and flak defenses around the target before escaping South

was an Ace with over 100 victories before being selected to fly this unusual aircraft

Hajo Hermann flew many hours during flight testing of the Me262B night fighter variant

Messerschmitt Country by Nicolas Trudgian SPE30 Gliders at Caen by FrankNT326. Messerschmitt Country by Nicolas Trudgian. Nobody, least of all Allied aircrew, ever doubted the tenacity of the Luftwaffe, more particularly that of the German fighter pilots. From the early encounters during the Battle of Britain to the greeat air battles in defence of their homeland late in the war, at all times they were held in high regard, even if resented as a foe. At no time was their dedication, determination, and courage better