HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21

HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21B0214B. HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. Originally constructed as a Home Fleet Repair Ship, HMS Cyclops was later converted into a submarine depot ship and enjoyed a long career, both in the Mediterranean and in home waters. Here she prepares to receive HMS Sceptre. Another S class submarine is already tethered alongside. Unsigned part of the edition on 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)

packed with Royal Marine Commandos and the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division

with the River Thames

First battalion (a son of Sir Henry Burrard who was responsible for the disastrous Treaty of Cintra) severely wounded

led by Major John Howard earlier that morning

7 cruisers and 32 destroyers

swept away bridges

piloted this aircraft on 24th July 1941

Tomahawk by Mark Churms

just four days later claimed a Messerschmitt Bf

their reign of terror now almost at its end

Joining the Belgian Air Service in 1915

which was akin to a high powered glider