Hunting Sturmoviks by David Pentland. (P) NRG1165 Michael Wittman at the battle

Michael Wittman at the battle of Kursk

Narva Bridgehead

landing near Sandwich in Kent

For his most conspicuous gallantry Second Lieutenant (who became Lieutenant) Throssell was awarded the VC

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Hunting Sturmoviks by David Pentland. (P) NRG1165 Michael Wittman at the battleDP0162P. Hunting Sturmoviks by David Pentland. Riga, Latvia, 30th June 1944. Recently promoted Leutnant Otto Bruno Kittel. of 3 Staffel, JG54, chases his quarry at treetop level during a late evening sortie. The downing of this flying tank brought his tally on this day to 4, a Yak, a P39 and two Sturmoviks. Although not well known, Kittel was the fourth highest ranking ace, with 267 victories to his credit, including some 94 of the dreaded Sturmoviks.