Animo libre dirigimur, a B-25 Ramrod under attack

Another 2008 piece for a calendar. Animo libre dirigimur translates as: “We are guided by the mind of liberty”, the squadron Motto of 320 Sqn (Dutch), 2nd TAF. Around D-Day, 320 Squadrons main targets were communication centres and enemy airfields, one of those Ramrod missions is depicted here. The escort of Spitfires is already engaging Focke-Wulf 190A-8s and the top escort is streaking down to assist.
These aircraft flew from an airfield a stones throw from where I now live.