ABOVE: On 22 March 1941, ten Ju 88s attacked Malta. The German bombers were escorted by 12 Bf 109s which became involved in combat with eight Hurricanes which rose to intercept the bombers. The result was an overwhelming success for the German fighter pilots who claimed seven of the Hurricanes destroyed without having any of their own aircraft damaged. One of the successful pilots was Oblt. Klaus Mietusch who claimed his fourth and fifth victories within two minutes 40 km north of Malta. On his return, Mietusch is seen here, on the right, being congratulated by Ofw. Ernst Laube. The female onlooker seen in the centre is believed to be a member of a troupe of theatrical entertainers then touring the area.
Photo and caption featured in Jagdwaffe: Luftwaffe Colours, Vol. 3, Section 3: War Over the Desert North Africa June 1940-June 1942 by Eric Mombeek, J. Richard Smith & Martin Pegg