Red Steel at Kamenewo, Mtsensk, Central Front, Russia, 6th October 1941 by David Pentland. SQN56 the tragically short relationship of

the tragically short relationship of Sub Lt F Dawson Paul with the Spitfire was crammed with victories

Pat Pattle joined 80 Squadron in 1937

Spitfire Ace Basil Gerald Stapme Stapleton achieved Ace status with 6 victories during the Battle of Britain in 1940

B was an elegant single-seat fighter with a top speed of 153 km/h and a range of four hours flying time

took up residence

Red Steel at Kamenewo, Mtsensk, Central Front, Russia, 6th October 1941 by David Pentland. SQN56 the tragically short relationship ofDHM1423. Red Steel at Kamenewo, Mtsensk, Central Front, Russia, 6th October 1941 by David Pentland. Following the capture of Orel, the German High Command ordered General Heinz Guderians panzers to push on towards Mtsensk, Tuila and Moscow. Alarmed at the situation Stalin deployed Major General Leyushenko to halt this advance. the battle was finally joined when when the 4th Panzer Division crossed the Lisiza stream at Kamenewo, pushing back the dug in