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Members of the Reconnaissance Squadron's C Troop taking up defensive positions near to Wolfheze Station on Monday 18th September. At the top of the picture is Trooper F. Brawn with his Bren gun, to the right is Trooper Des Evans with a Lee-Enfield rifle, and next to him is Trooper J. Cooke, lying down and aiming his loaded PIAT. The picture was posed entirely for the benefit of the photographer, but 10 minutes later Trooper Cooke left his position to attend a call of nature, but at the same time a German tank appeared on the road. Trooper Evans was ordered to man the PIAT, and with a single shot he destroyed the tank by blowing off its turret. Copyright: IWM BU1144.