Dramatic pic from Katyn. Was he a navy officer? What rank is that? Thx. DVX

Katyn

From official caption of IWM: Short Sunderland Mark I, L2164 DQ-M, of No. 228 Squadron RAF, on fire in St Paul's Bay, Malta after being shot up for a second time by Messerschmitt Bf 109s of 7/JG26. L2164, already damaged from the previous attack on 7 March 1941, ultimately sank after efforts to tow her ashore failed. Victor Sierra

Malta.Sunderland burning

Late 1941 - early 1942. Poles, ex GULAG prisoners queing to join General Anders' Polish Army.