Captain Killick, commander of the 89th Field Security Section, leading his patrol west of Arnhem Bridge, Monday 18th September. Killick wore his beret instead of his helmet on this patrol, on his right leg is a Luger pistol. The purpose of the patrol was to attempt to locate the 1st Para Brigade moving into Arnhem. In the event the patrol made little ground before they realized they were in danger of being cut off and so withdrew to the bridge.

West of Arnhem Bridge

A formation of Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX's from No. 611 Squadron, based at RAF Biggin Hill,London, 1943.  (Wehrmacht39)


Spitfire's

An eight-man patrol of mixed units, led by Captain Killick of the 89th Field Security Section, edging westwards from the bridge in an attempt to locate the 1st Para Brigade moving into Arnhem. In the event the patrol made little ground before they realised they were in danger of being cut off and so withdrew to the bridge, having suffered no casualties and collected several stragglers and a prisoner.