Battle of Tanga by David Pentland (AP) ART4 Two Bristol Brigand B1s of

Two Bristol Brigand B1s of 8 Squadron RAF based at Khormaksar are depicted off the Aden Peninsula in 1950

In the early hours of 6 thJune

Water vapor is squeezed out of the humid atmosphere as Coxs wingman banks sharply to avoid groundfire

George Johnson

while the two F4U pilots turn their attentions on to a second

Battle of Tanga by David Pentland (AP) ART4 Two Bristol Brigand B1s ofDP0303AP. Battle of Tanga by David Pentland Schulztruppen and Askaris, Tanga, Tanzania 3rd 5th November 1914. Also known as the "Battle of the Bees", this was the first major engagement of the East African campaign. The British Indian Expeditonary Force's invasion of the port of Tanga failed, defeated by the smaller German force of Paul von Lettow Vorbeck. Professionally produced using a high quality inkjet digital press and printed on 300gsm art