Charlie Safely Off by Ivan Berryman. [Postcard]

Aircraft Depicted: De Havilland Mosquito [other products with this aircraft]

Artist: Ivan Berryman [browse all Ivan Berryman]

Mosquito HP926 SB-C Charlie of No.464 Sqn RAAF gets airborne from Hunsdon on 28th February 1944. The crew, Flying Officer David Avery RNZAF and Warrant Officer Leslie Brodie RAAF are shown embarking on what would be an eventful 'Noball' mission over France. The aircraft was damaged by flak with sections of the tailplane and rudder shot away, but with remarkable skill, Flying Officer Avery wrestled the aircraft back across the Channel. The doomed Mosquito was aimed back towards the sea before the crew took to their parachutes near Chichester, and it crashed harmlessly.

Collectors Postcard Ed. of 100

Size 6" x 4"