Defending the Homeland by David Pentland. (AP) SHN15 One of a pair of

One of a pair of original antique watercolours with charcoal and body colour

Aircraft pictured are P3308 UP-A of A A McKellar and N2471 of P Parrott

A Messerschmitt BF109 E of JG27 closes on a 501 squadron Hawker Hurricane during the typical combat in the skies over southern England during the Battle of Britain

With the Highland charge across the wide expanse of Culloden Moor easily repelled by the government army and the enemy advancing to the right

All 51 crew aboard the u-boat were lost

Defending the Homeland by David Pentland. (AP) SHN15 One of a pair ofDP0268AP. Defending the Homeland by David Pentland. Ardennes, Belgium 10th May 1940. Belgian infantry manning a Hochkiss machine gun await the advancing German army. The Hochkiss M1914 although outdated by 1940 was still a heavy and rock steady combination of gun and tripod, the world's first efficient air cooled machine gun, known for its reliability and accuracy. Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)