Ground crew personnel arming the four Hispano 20 mm cannons of a British Westland Whirlwind Mk. I twin-engined heavy fighter.

Westland Whirlwind cannons

Rome, July 17, 1944. Personnel of the No 112 Squadron RAF has discovered this Panzer Tiger abandoned during the German forces retreat from Rome: good opportunity for an unusual group shot. At this time, Summer 1944, the No 112 Squadron, equipped with Curtiss Kittyhawk, was based on some LG near Rome, included Guidonia. Victor Sierra

Group shot with Tiger

The sub Cobalto fastly inspected by British sailors thanks to her slow sinking. During operation Pedestal (august 1942) the Cobalto was attacked by two British destroyers. Heavily damaged by depth charges, it was forced to emerge and to accept a gun fight. In the process she was rammed by the HMS Ithuriel. The 41 survivors of the crew were rescued and the Ithuriel crew, that had two sailors KIA, had some time to inspect the sinking sub and to take some photos. Note the huge gash in the sub turret. DVX