Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. (AP) SQN24 the attack on the jail

the attack on the jail was to be carried out in up to three waves - the first to break the prison walls in two places

Lt André De Meulemeester was a Belgian Ace with 11 confirmed victories

all eyes are turned anxiously skyward

kept out of shot to avoid unnecessary casualties amongst the expensive war horses

Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. (AP) SQN24 the attack on the jailDHM1979AP. Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 25th May 2008. While returning to Sangin following an operation in support of 2 PARA battlegroup, the Vikings of 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines were the target of an enemy ambush. As the convoy began to cross the Helmand river the waiting Taliban engaged the convoy with RPGs, heavy machine gun and sniper fire. Amazingly despite this hail of fire no one was