Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. (AP) REG74 the defenders were soon overpowered

the defenders were soon overpowered and a dreadful slaughter ensued

the aircraft believed to have been the victim of a German night fighter

a rocket-propelled interceptor

allowing Nelson and his men to take both ships as prizes in a single manoeuvre

Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. (AP) REG74 the defenders were soon overpoweredDP0121AP. Rubbel and Rippl, Kursk, Central Russia, July 1943 by David Pentland. Ist Company Heavy Tank Battalion 503 Tiger Is of Alfred Rubbel and Hannes Rippl (whose crew included gunner Kurt Knispel) battering through the dense Red Army defences at Kursk. Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm)