The Magician, Balkans, 11th April 1941 by David Pentland. (AP) NRG712 A lone Royal Air Force

A lone Royal Air Force Spitfire is shown high amongst the clouds over the southern counties of England during the height of the Battle of Britain

he lost consciousness on occasions due to blood loss

One exponent of this purposeful looking machine was Canadian Major A D Carter who claimed many of his 31 victories flying the Dolphin

and this battle signaled the beginning of the end for the Ottoman Empire

1K XV106 'W' of 101 Sqn

The Magician, Balkans, 11th April 1941 by David Pentland. (AP) NRG712 A lone Royal Air ForceDHM587AP. The Magician, Balkans, 11th April 1941 by David Pentland. Hauptsturm fuhrer Fritz Klingenberg, and the men of 2nd SS Divisions Motorcycle Reconnaissance battalion stop at the swollen banks of the River Danube. The following day he and six men, a broken down radio, and totally unsupported were to capture the Yugoslavian capital of Belgrade. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 30cm)