Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. (AP) REG74 when that particular fighter escort

when that particular fighter escort turned out to be the Mustang

allowing Nelson and his men to take both ships as prizes in a single manoeuvre

to arrive over the target area at first light

With this knowledge and some carefully selected reference points such as church spires and chimneys

Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. (AP) REG74 when that particular fighter escortDP0121AP. 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. Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm)