Arnhem Bridge by Simon Smith (P) NRG337 the tiny mid-Atlantic volcanic island

the tiny mid-Atlantic volcanic island of Ascension became the starting point for the Black Buck missions - a relay of tanker aircraft refueling two Vulcan bombers to attack Argentine positions and damage the runway at Port Stanley to prevent the use of fast jets

Caught in the blast from its own bomb

1861 (Company C)

19th July 1972

Narva Bridgehead 17th March 1944

Arnhem Bridge by Simon Smith (P) NRG337 the tiny mid-Atlantic volcanic islandDHM485P. Arnhem Bridge by Simon Smith. Men of Colonel Frosts 2 Para retake the bridge after a German attempt lead by Captain Viktor Graebner of the 9th SS panzer Division (armoured reconnaissance Troops) had failed. Original painting by Simon Smith. Image szie 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm)