Operation Mallard by Ivan Berryman. (H) SHN485 perhaps its most notable achievement

perhaps its most notable achievement being support for the longest-range bombing mission in history when a Vulcan bombed the runway at Port Stanley

The red markings on this aircraft were intended to confuse the aim of enemies

To witness it in action for the first time is an experience few can easily come to terms with

Plymouth with the Fiji class cruiser in the middle distance

Operation Mallard by Ivan Berryman. (H) SHN485 perhaps its most notable achievementDHM1713H. Operation Mallard by Ivan Berryman. Halifax Tugs Towing Hamilcar Gliders. Halifax glider tugs of 644 Squadron based at Tarrant Rushton head out across the English Channel with their Hamilcar gliders as part of Operation Overlord in June 1944. The mighty Hamilcar was capable of carrying an 8 ton payload, which was the equivalent of two Tetrarch light tanks, and was used both in the Normandy invasion and at Arnhem. Signed by Flt Lt Len