The only buildings to survive the onslaught were the bomb proof U-bunkers which can still be seen to this day
The Sikhs had no compassion for the cavalry horses either - many of the poor animals (over 100 by some accounts) had to be shot
1 Border Regiment (1st Airborne division) unload their Horsa gliders
Overall ten Blackbirds were lost during the first six years of the program
HMS Ocean is the sixth ship to bear this famous name and is ably equipped with 12 Sea King HC Mk4s
Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. (AP) UNT77 The only buildings to surviveDHM1544AP. Shadow Over London, England, 28th January 1918 by David Pentland. A Bristol Fighter attempted to intercept a single giant Zeppelin Staaken R. IV bomber as it approached the heart of the capital. The Brisfit failed to stop the raider and R 39, with Hauptmann Richard Bentivegni, (commander of 501 Squadron) aboard, flew on unhindered to its target. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm)