Black Cat, Indian Ocean, 1944 by David Pentland. SIG676 firing all her larboard guns

firing all her larboard guns into the stern of Admiral Villeneuve’s flagship

and in the Pacific it became one the most deadly long-range fighter-bombers of the entire campaign

within 2 hours many of the British had been slaughtered

On Stalins personal orders

The Lancaster took off from Kelstern in Lincolnshire just before midnight

Black Cat, Indian Ocean, 1944 by David Pentland. SIG676 firing all her larboard gunsDP20. Black Cat, Indian Ocean, 1944 by David Pentland. A Catalina flying boat of the Royal Air Force shown at anchor in the Indian Ocean at night. Limited edition of 500 giclee prints. Image size 20 inches x 10 inches (51cm x 25cm)