Cruiser Mk IV tank knocked out during an engagement on 27 May 1940 on the road between Huppy and St Maxent in the Somme sector.
Photo by Capt.keating,War Office official photographer.

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British Army in France 1940

'What d'you say mate?Jerries coming this way and wanting to get through?Don't think so if I have anything to say in the matter!'
British colum waiting for orders to advance,France 1940.
Photo made by Capt.Keating,War Office official photgrapher.

Standing his ground

Once the Blitzkrieg had begun, the Hurricane squadrons in France were plunged into almost constant action, flying interception patrols and providing escort for RAF light bombers. Their airfields were subject to frequent Luftwaffe strafing attacks, with little or no warning. Here, personnel of No 85 Squadron at Lille-Seclin check air activity overhead while in the background two Hurricanes sit at 'stand-by', their pilots strapped in ready for immediate take-off, 10-12 May 1940.
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