The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville. SIG2734 In 1943 they flew the

In 1943 they flew the shuttle-bombing raids to Friedrichshafen and Spezia

(commander of 501 Squadron) aboard

Size 30 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm)

but this night seemed particularly busy

With Brigade General Ponsortby at their head

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville. SIG2734 In 1943 they flew theDHM005. The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville. Depicting the charge of the Lancers against what they first thought was a small group of Dervishes, but was in fact thousands hidden in a depression in the desert. The Lancers had to ride straight through. For this bravery three Victoria crosses were won. The 21st lancers lost 5 officers and 65 men with 120 horses lost. Winston Churchill was one of the