Raid on the Rock - Tribute to the Crews of the Regia Aeronautica by Ivan Berryman. (GS) SCN88DHM6230GS. Raid on the Rock Tribute to the Crews of the Regia Aeronautica by Ivan Berryman. The only four engined heavy bomber to serve with the Regia Aeronautica, the Piaggio P. 108 was built in too few numbers to have any significant effect in the Italian air campaign in World War Two, but was a worthy aircraft with several innovative design features, not least the remotely controlled gun barbettes in the outer engine nacelles. Most notable of the
F/Lt Way lost his life in the crash
Roberts with a force of 10
was commissioned in February 1943 at the New York Navy yard
Shown here is one such aircraft
Flying below their target
During the battle
and shot every Turk who attempted to advance
held the rank of Squadron Leader with his service from 1938-1945
commanding U-99 is shown having claimed another victim beneath a full moon during the Summer of 1940
paper size 10 inches x 7 inches (25cm x 18cm)
the remaining eleven aircraft returning safely to RAF Swanton Morely
Has small gold in his purse