A Royal Air Force Kittyhawk of 112 Squadron providing a fighter escort to Martin Baltimore bombers of 55 Squadron during the North African Campaign, 1942.
The 55 squadron flew Martin Baltimore light bombers and supported ground forces during the battle of El Alamein. Note the painted teeth on the Kittyhawk which gave them the nickname "The Shark Squadron".
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Photo credit: © The Palmer Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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