New Enemy by David Pentland. (B) SIG637 but often the German fighters

but often the German fighters were handicapped by poor direction from the ground

a 19 Squadron Spitfire on a routine patrol in the skies above southern England

The original drawings in this series were created by the artist on paper signed by the veterans over a decade prior to the drawing being added

rather than by foul flight to prolong his life- (Polydore Virgil)

New Enemy by David Pentland. (B) SIG637 but often the German fightersDP0178B. New Enemy by David Pentland. Kedainiai, Lithuania, 23rd June 1941. Taking part in the opening days of Operation Barbarossa, Hans Ekkehard Bob recorded his first victory in Russian airspace a Tupolev SB 2 twin engined bomber. During this combat action his Me 109F2 was hit by return fire, resulting in a forced landing behind enemy lines. He evaded capture and returned to his unit 2 days later. This was his 22nd victory. Signed by Oberleutnant