To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. (APB) PER111 shown here in Beckers distinctive

shown here in Beckers distinctive blue and white livery

as seen in this painting

The Iron Brigade initially consisted of the 2nd

And one aircraft above all others came to symbolise that gallantry

To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. (APB) PER111 shown here in Beckers distinctiveDHM1538APB. To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. At 0620 hours covered by a brief barrage from 1000 guns, Brigadier General Elles in a MkIV called Hilda led his 476 tanks against the impregnable German Hindenburg line at Cambrai. Supported by 6 infantry divisions and 4 Royal Flying Corps squadrons flying ground attack missions, the attack had broken through 3 trench lines and penetrated 5 miles on a 6 mile