Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. SIG629 only a small remnant remains

only a small remnant remains of those who participated first hand in this epic battle

Almost all of the squadron's original pilots were now lost and replacements came from Belgium

Here Missouri is seen repelling a kamikaze attack on the 11th of April 1945

Mercers artillery troop would not retire and served their guns continuously regardless of repeated attack

Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. SIG629 only a small remnant remainsDP0121. Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. Ist Company Heavy Tank Battalion 503 Tiger Is of Alfred Rubbel and Hannes Rippl (whose crew included gunner Kurt Knispel) battering through the dense Red Army defences at Kursk. Signed limited edition of 35 prints. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm)