Russian Front 1941

The Russian forces were ill prepared to face the German onslaught and

initially had to rely on inferior equipment. The Polikarpov I-15bis was one

such aircraft thrown into the frontline and served valiantly, indeed

suicidally, in ground attack mode. The image depicts a pair of

Polikarpovs, scattering as they are bounced by a ME109E, against a

darkening winter sky heralding the onset of the winter that went so far to

save the Soviet homeland.

Images forming the composite are from various airshow photographs -

the Polikarpov gives a very enegetic display at Duxford - and a

skyscape from my archives.

Another nice image, though there seems to be a lot of space at the top. May I suggest moving the aircraft up a bit to balance things up?

Cheers,

Alex

Hi Alex

Been away for a while and maybe got a bit rusty - fair point about the space, was trying to get a feeling of depth. Will adjust and see how it looks.

How are things with you?

Regards...........Pat.

Great shot..

Einar