Malta, Luqa Airport, June 1943, a No. 39 Sqn RAF Bristol Beaufort II. After Bristol Blenheim and Martin Maryland out of Egypt, No. 39 was converted to the Beaufort in August–September 1941 for anti-shipping operations, at first armed with bombs but from January 1942 adding torpedo attack to its roles. In 1943 the unit re-equipped with Bristol Beaufighters in ground attack role. In December 1944, the No. 39 was re-equipped with Martin Marauder, flying medium bombing missions in support of Tito's Partisans. Victor Sierra

Beaufort at Malta

British-made Vickers 6-Ton Tank (Mark E, Type B), in the course of assessment by the British Royal Tank Regiment.  The British rejected the "6 Ton".  However, it proved to be a very successful export product, being sold to many countries including Greece, Finland, Soviet Union, Thailand, Bolivia, Portugal, Bulgaria and China.  The widespread distribution of the various "6 Ton" types led to some odd situations; for example, both in the Spanish Civil War and the Winter War, tanks of this type fought each other.  They also formed a significant part of Polish tank strength in 1939.

The Vickers "6 Ton" also acted as a basis for a large number of derivative designs, notably the Polish 7TP.  All round, for a vehicle was only used by its country of origin to a very limited extent as a training vehicle (and then only under the immediate pressure of war), this was a very influential and important tank design.  Best regards, JR.

Vickers "Commercial" 6-Ton Tank.

Royal Air Force No 69 Squadron bombblasted Martin Baltimore bomber at Luqa airfield Malta 1942. 