Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG537 and Army Dog Unit clear

and Army Dog Unit clear the route of Improvised Explosive Devices during a routine patrol in the Sangin area

Following the initial parachute drops at Maleme (West) and Canea (Middle) Group East

ground crew hover

whether through carelessness or the adrenalin rush of the moment

Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG537 and Army Dog Unit clearDHM6689AP. Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. Franz Woidich, depicted here in the distinctive Me163 Komet aircraft, was an Ace with over 100 victories before being selected to fly this unusual aircraft. He had initially served in North Africa before scoring the bulk of his victories on the Eastern Front including two victory claims during the Battle of Kursk. With his total at 109 victories and having been awarded the Knight's Cross he was one