Tribute to Julius Buckler by Ivan Berryman. (GS) SCN88 Into the jaws of death

Into the jaws of death

with the naval base of Faslane in the background

The carbine came in at around 10 inches shorter than the standard infantryman's musket and thus allowed for better manoeuvrability while mounted

though good store on his back

Tribute to Julius Buckler by Ivan Berryman. (GS) SCN88 Into the jaws of deathDHM6722GS. Tribute to Julius Buckler by Ivan Berryman. Having been wounded early in World War One as a soldier on the Western Front, Julius Buckler had become a pilot with Jasta 17 by November 1916. He scored his first victory that December, one of almost 30 enemy aircraft. Frequently out of action due to wounds including simultaneous broken arms, he is seen here flying his Albatros D. III names Mops, the aircraft he used to claim his first balloon