Few flew the Hurricane better in combat than Squadron Leader John Grandy
The Light Division Carrying the Heights of Alma
en route to a bombing raid on 20th June with other Typhoons of 257 Sqn in which both ends of a railway tunnel full of German supplies were successfully sealed
The lead British tank L16 commanded by Captain Rowe was immediately knocked out
The 1st Gordon Highlanders about to take the heights of Dargai which were held by the Afridis
Musa Qaleh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian. (GO) REG602 Few flew the Hurricane betterDHM1937GO. Musa Qaleh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian. Located in Helmund Province Musa Qaleh district centre occupies a central base surrounded by forward observation bases (FOB's) From one of the rooftops looking down below, can be seen various units which occupy the base. The Infantry, the dog handlers, REME, Royal Engineers, Police mentoring teams, Postal Services, medics, ANA (Afghan National Army) and ANP (Afghan National