Britannia was the most modern in a long line of Royal Yachts dating back to King Charles IIs Mary
As the light fades the Riders retire but both armies know well that the main battle of Bannockburn has yet to begin
was an Ace with over 100 victories before being selected to fly this unusual aircraft
GIs were also transported over in all manor of hastily converted liners
Hajo Hermann flew many hours during flight testing of the Me262B night fighter variant
Messerschmitt Country by Nicolas Trudgian SPE30 Britannia was the most modernNT326. Messerschmitt Country by Nicolas Trudgian. Nobody, least of all Allied aircrew, ever doubted the tenacity of the Luftwaffe, more particularly that of the German fighter pilots. From the early encounters during the Battle of Britain to the greeat air battles in defence of their homeland late in the war, at all times they were held in high regard, even if resented as a foe. At no time was their dedication, determination, and courage better