David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. ART43 followed by the award of

followed by the award of the Silver Aircrew Clasp on 25th July

With the Möhne Dam breached Gibson

their almighty roar shattering the stillness and disturbing some of the local wildlife

Please note the size given is the paper size

The painting depicts the climax of the Zulu attacks at the defence of Rorkes Drift

David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. ART43 followed by the award ofDHM1391. David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. Leading 30th Corps assault across the Seine at Vernon, 43rd Wessex Division gained an initial foothold on the east bank. Heroic efforts however by the Royal Engineers of 71st, 72nd and 73rd Field Companies, succeeded in constructing a Class 9 Bailey bridge (David, shown left) and a Second Class 40 bridge (Goliath, shown right) Despite constant enemy fire this amazing feat