Panther on the loose, Berlin, 2nd May 1945 by David Pentland. (AP) BAT123 Krickmans 6th Guards Tank Brigade

Krickmans 6th Guards Tank Brigade take part in the Soviet counter attacks of 13th-27th September in defence of the southern factory district of Stalingrad before the final offensive in October

Seen here in company with other 485 Sqn machines

A moment later the track of a torpedo was seen

Royal Gloucestershire Hussars by Richard Caton Woodville

Panther on the loose, Berlin, 2nd May 1945 by David Pentland. (AP) BAT123 Krickmans 6th Guards Tank BrigadeDP0135AP. Panther on the loose, Berlin, 2nd May 1945 by David Pentland. Hauptscharfurher Korner of SS Heavy Tank Battalion 503 makes his escape from the city in an abandoned Panther via the suburb of Staaken. On the way he destroyed a JSII, and a couple of Assault guns, before his tank broke down for a final time later that night. Signed by Sturmann Karl Heinz Decker. Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm)