Scaling the Cliffs at Pointe du Hoc by Brian Palmer. (P) REG251 Originally conceived as a replacement

Originally conceived as a replacement for the US Army's ageing Bell UH-1s

The Last Gallant Stand of the 66th Regiment at the Battle of Maiwand 27th July 1880 by Harry Payne

together with twelve Spitfires of 54 Sqn (Hornchurch) and Hurricanes of 111 Sqn from Croydon

Size 33 inches x 29 inches (85cm x 74cm)

Scaling the Cliffs at Pointe du Hoc by Brian Palmer. (P) REG251 Originally conceived as a replacementDHM6589P. Scaling the Cliffs at Pointe du Hoc by Brian Palmer. The American Second Ranger Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. James E. Rudder. During the American assault of Omaha and Utah beaches on June 6, 1944, the Rangers scaled the 100 foot cliffs and seized the German artillery pieces that could have fired on the American landing troops at Omaha and Utah beaches. At a high cost of life, they successfully defended against determined German