The Soviet bridgehead across the lower river Gran threatened the important oilfields at Komorn
Unfortunately Pip was not officially recognised for his part in the action
On 29th and 30th April 1944
Eric Kemp RAF signature series edition of 60 prints from the signed limited edition of 200 prnts
Unleashing the full power of the Eighth Air Force against the Third Reich by day
Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson. ART427 The Soviet bridgehead across theDHM2276. Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson. Here, in the brightening morning sky, Typhoons are prepared for the first sortie of the day. One has already fired up its big, powerful engine, blowing up whirlwinds of Normandy dust, ground crew hover, ready to remove chocks prior to taxi and take off. A second is readied, while the remainder of the squadron, widely dispersed around the temporary field, are about to set about their deadly missions of the