Hawker Tempest Mk V JN751 R-B. by M A Kinnear. AIT109 Prior to the ensuing battles

Prior to the ensuing battles for the bridgeheads General Solyalyankin

much sail was needed to drive the British ships towards the enemy line

field a final defence of the capital in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the shattered remains of the famous Linden trees

Me109F-4s of Stabsschwarm JG2

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Hawker Tempest Mk V JN751 R-B. by M A Kinnear. AIT109 Prior to the ensuing battlesAP020. Hawker Tempest Mk V JN751 R B. by M A Kinnear. Aircraft History: JN751 was built at Hawkers Langley factory and delivered to No. 20 MU at Aston Down 20th February 1944. Delivered to No. 486 (NZ) Squadron initially, and subsequently received by No. 3 Squadron, it became the personal aircraft of Wing Commander R P Beamont. On 8th June 1944, it became the first Tempest to shoot down and enemy aircraft (Bf109G 6, JN751 was hit in the starboard wing