Vickers Wellesley Mark I, L2645, on the ground at an airfield in the Middle East, probably while in service with No. 117 Squadron RAF, flying the West African Reinforcement Route from Khartoum, Sudan, to Egypt. L2645 had previously served with Nos. 14 and 47 Squadrons RAF in Eritrea. Victor Sierra

Vickers Wellesley

Airdale terrier dogs equipped for rescue work at a British Army training centre in southern England, 1939/'40.  Not sure what Airdales really thought of doggie gas masks ... Best regards, JR.

Who do you think you are kidding, Mr Hitler ... ?

Supermarine Walrus "Spotter of Spartivento", one of the spotting aircraft used during the battle of Capo Spartivento, 27 November 1940, and the naval bombardment of Genoa, 9 February 1941, prepares to be launched from the catapult on cruiser HMS Sheffield. Two crew members can be seen in the cockpit whilst a large crowd, included some civilians, has gathered in the background to watch the launch. Victor Sierra

